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$538+ 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SHA
jun 21 — jun 281
sáb 6/21
sáb 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Shanghai are usually found in February or April, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 junho 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,047
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$538
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,778
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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 junho 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
dom 9/146:20 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mAir Canada
ter 9/233:55 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 6/15$1,047
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 9/13:30 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops21h 05mANA
seg 9/81:35 amPVG - EWR
2 stops24h 17mANA
Deal found 6/13$1,059
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 9/28:00 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops28h 15mANA
ter 9/161:35 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops27h 30mANA
Deal found 6/14$1,059
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
qua 9/36:20 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
sáb 9/131:15 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops22h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,061
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
qui 10/165:20 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops29h 35mAir China
seg 11/31:30 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops30h 30mAir China
Deal found 6/14$1,087
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
qui 9/45:20 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops28h 35mAir China
seg 10/63:45 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops28h 24mAir China
Deal found 6/13$1,088
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 9/76:00 amEWR - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
sex 9/123:45 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/16$1,089
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 9/28:32 amEWR - SHA
2 stops44h 33mKorean Air
qua 9/106:25 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops32h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 6/13$1,092
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 10/156:02 amEWR - PVG
1 stop20h 48mAmerican Airlines
sex 10/245:00 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$1,095
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
dom 8/102:58 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
seg 9/82:45 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,098
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 9/279:05 amEWR - PVG
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
seg 10/612:10 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,103
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
ter 9/99:00 amEWR - PVG
2 stops42h 00mAsiana Airlines
sáb 9/201:10 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops28h 49mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/14$1,121

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 junho 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Newark

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

dom 9/14

6:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 9/23

3:55 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop19h 26m

$1,047

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

seg 9/1

3:30 pm-12:35 am

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 9/8

1:35 am-1:52 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$1,059

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

ter 9/2

8:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ter 9/16

1:35 pm-5:05 am

2 stops27h 30m

$1,059

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

qua 9/3

6:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb 9/13

1:15 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$1,061

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

qui 9/4

5:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qui 9/11

4:35 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,087

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

qui 9/4

5:20 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 10/6

3:45 pm-8:09 am

2 stops28h 24m

$1,088

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

dom 9/7

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sex 9/12

3:45 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$1,089

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

ter 9/2

8:32 am-5:05 pm

2 stops44h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qua 9/10

6:25 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$1,092

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

sex 8/22

5:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 10/13

5:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$1,097

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

dom 8/10

2:58 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 9/8

2:45 pm-6:33 am

2 stops27h 48m

$1,098

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 13, 2025.

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 $1,125). Flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EWR to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junho 16, 2025.

When flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 junho 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,204 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,204 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,204 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,204 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,494 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,204 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
742 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,204 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,204 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,047, Air Canada will fly you from Newark Airport to Shanghai and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from ANA and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,059 and $1,087, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 21% 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 $562 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $603 and ANA from $638 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 $1,125). Flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 7 airlines flying from Newark to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 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 junho 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air ChinaCheapest$960Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,001Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ANACheapest$1,193Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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