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$403+ 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SHA
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Shanghai are usually found in October or March, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 January 20, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/3112:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop42h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/2810:10 am
PVG
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EWR
1 stop25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$799
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/712:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/3010:25 pm
PVG
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EWR
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$839
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/812:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/911:05 pm
PVG
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EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$849
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1412:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop42h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/211:05 pm
PVG
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EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$858
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/1412:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/2310:10 am
PVG
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EWR
1 stop25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$868
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Fri 1/3012:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop43h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/2110:10 am
PVG
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EWR
1 stop25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$876
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/612:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/2211:05 pm
PVG
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EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$897
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1512:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 2/2711:05 pm
PVG
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EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$899
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/111:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop43h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/1811:05 pm
PVG
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EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$903
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/412:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/910:10 am
PVG
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EWR
1 stop25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$904
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/191:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/2910:25 pm
PVG
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EWR
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$906
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/2312:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop43h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 2/811:05 pm
PVG
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EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$910

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 January 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$839
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$403
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,063
From Newark to Shanghai
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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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 3/10

1:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/15

11:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$964

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/14

1:30 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$973

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/28

10:00 am-11:03 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$973

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Fri 4/17

7:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/23

12:10 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop21h 18m

$973

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/26

5:30 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 32m

$983

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/11

1:30 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop19h 56m

$983

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

5:30 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 32m

$983

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

8:55 pm-5:01 am

1 stop20h 06m

$983

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 3/19

8:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/9

12:10 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$983

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/1

1:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop22h 43m

$983

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Shanghai

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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 January 16, 2026.

Booking 25 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 $482). Flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $999). 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 Newark Airport to Shanghai?

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 January 20, 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
8,085 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,085 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,085 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,085 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
4,198 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,085 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.2
Good
11,169 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,085 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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 21h 20m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta 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 $504, 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 United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $691 and $803, respectively. Delta is priced at 59% 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 $488 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 $482). Flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $999). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$504Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$691Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$803Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air ChinaCheapest$938Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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