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$379+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Shanghai, China

NYC — SHA
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai

Wed 12/26:05 am -
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Tue 12/81:45 am -
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Deal found 11/7$942
Mon 11/169:00 pm -
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Mon 11/2311:35 pm -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 11/9$944
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Mon 11/304:25 pm -
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Deal found 11/4$945
Mon 11/912:55 pm -
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Thu 11/197:00 pm -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 11/6$945
Tue 12/19:00 pm -
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Tue 12/156:20 pm -
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Deal found 11/7$946
Mon 11/912:55 pm -
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Thu 12/39:45 pm -
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Mon 11/3010:30 am -
1 stop22h 25m
Tue 2/91:10 pm -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 11/7$950
Wed 12/210:30 am -
1 stop22h 30m
Fri 12/116:20 pm -
1 stop33h 40m
Deal found 11/6$951
Sat 11/76:00 am -
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Tue 11/1010:50 am -
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Sun 12/69:00 pm -
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Wed 2/176:20 pm -
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Mon 11/910:20 am -
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Mon 11/166:20 pm -
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Deal found 11/4$956
Mon 11/2310:30 am -
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Thu 12/174:25 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 11/5$958

Find flight deals from New York to Shanghai

Round-trip from

$932
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$379
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,017
From New York (NYC) to Shanghai
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/6

2:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$527

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/16

2:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop42h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$527

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/1

10:30 am-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$528

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/13

12:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$563

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/19

1:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$563

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/21

2:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$573
Quickest round-trip

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/3

1:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$578

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/18

7:20 am-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$583

NewarkShanghai

EWR Newark - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$583

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

6:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$583

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $1,017). Flying from New York to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Shanghai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Shanghai flights typically cost between $923 and $1,304 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $932 on Multiple Airlines (Mar 2-Mar 14).

How often are flights from New York to Shanghai delayed?

About 46% of weekly flights between New York and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 608 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Shanghai flights?

Over the last year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Shanghai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

The best insider tips for New York to Shanghai flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Shanghai trip
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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe has been obsessed with travel and flying ever since he was a child. He's a freelance travel journalist and author, and his work has appeared in The Times, Guardian and CNN. As a Europe obsessive, he has stayed in Zurich on a swimming adventure around the city, used Geneva as a base for Alpine adventures and spent time in Copenhagen soaking up the world class culture and cuisine, all the while exploring the best hotels these cities have to offer.

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Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA,Asiana Airlines, andDelta from New York to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
8.3
Very good
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?

    Departing from New York to Shanghai will take you 22h 40m. New York and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 7373 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $558, Delta will fly you from New York to Shanghai and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $791 and $869, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Philippine Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $314. Users have also found prices from $396 and $428 on Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Shanghai?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $729. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $865 on average, our data indicates $3,024 when flying from New York to Shanghai.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Shanghai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Seoul?

    Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, and Lotte World are the most popular attractions in Seoul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Travelers on a layover in Seoul can visit Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, and Lotte World, by traveling 31.6 mi, 29.8 mi, and 35.7 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $40 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

    Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine, and Tsukiji Outer Market are currently the most popular points of interest in Tokyo at the moment. Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine and Tsukiji Outer Market are located about 10.3 mi, 10.6 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Tokyo looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $62 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Hong Kong?

    Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Ocean Park are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Ocean Park are located about 18.3 mi, 16.1 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Shanghai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $1,017). Flying from New York to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for New York to Shanghai

Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$558Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$791Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
China AirlinesCheapest$887Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$897Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Korean AirCheapest$907Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$938Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air CanadaCheapest$942Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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