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$391+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SHA
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sun 4/5
Sun 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 6, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/712:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/227:55 am
PVG
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EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4$838
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1912:25 am
EWR
-
PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/127:55 am
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5$844
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/121:00 am
EWR
-
PVG
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/192:15 am
PVG
-
EWR
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$851
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/712:25 am
EWR
-
PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/87:55 am
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$863
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2212:25 am
EWR
-
PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/157:55 am
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$868
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1212:25 am
EWR
-
PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/227:55 am
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4$874
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/181:25 am
EWR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/2311:05 pm
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3$875
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1512:25 am
EWR
-
PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/157:55 am
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$877
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:25 am
EWR
-
PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/87:55 am
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4$884
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:15 pm
EWR
-
PVG
2 stops35h 35m
Air China
Tue 5/1211:25 am
PVG
-
EWR
2 stops32h 03m
Air China
Deal found 3/1$885
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:15 pm
EWR
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SHA
2 stops36h 10m
Air China
Tue 5/129:05 am
SHA
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EWR
2 stops34h 23m
Air China
Deal found 3/1$885
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/289:30 am
EWR
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SHA
2 stops43h 35m
Korean Air
Tue 5/126:25 pm
SHA
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EWR
2 stops31h 58m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/4$944

Find flight deals from Newark to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$838
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$391
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,001
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Mon 4/13

9:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/25

6:25 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops38h 34m

$994

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Fri 4/17

6:45 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops58h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/2

6:25 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,050

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

8:10 pm-5:13 am

1 stop21h 03m

$1,057

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 3/31

8:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

12:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,057

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/19

8:10 pm-5:51 am

2 stops21h 41m

$1,061

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sun 4/5

12:25 am-6:25 am

1 stop42h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/24

7:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,090

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 3/19

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/17

9:55 am-7:27 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$1,103

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 4/16

9:24 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops32h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/1

8:10 pm-5:13 am

1 stop21h 03m

$1,110

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Tue 4/21

6:45 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

6:25 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$1,143

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Mon 4/13

2:00 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-7:19 am

2 stops29h 59m

$1,144

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Shanghai

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

Booking 9 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai (average of $645). Flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,130). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated March 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Newark Airport to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,271 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,271 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,271 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,404 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,271 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,250 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,271 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,271 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,398 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,271 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Newark Airport to Shanghai in 23h 45m. Fly via Korean Air, United Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Newark Airport and Shanghai is about 7364 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $526, Delta will fly you from Newark Airport 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $691 and $902, respectively. Delta is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $458 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $504 and United Airlines from $504 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai (average of $645). Flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,130). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Newark to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Newark to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$526Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$691Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air ChinaCheapest$938Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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