$513 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$916
Overall average: $1,092
Turkish Airlines
dom. 2/15dom. 3/15
JFK - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,361
Typical prices: $1,600-$1,808
China Eastern
lun. 2/16mar. 3/17
JFK - PVG • Non-stop
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Use the Maglev train for a quick ride from PVG.
Avoid traffic by using the AirTrain at Lefferts.
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai (JFK-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

dom., feb. 15 - dom., mar. 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 5:10 pm
JFK
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PVG
27h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 11:25 pm
PVG
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JFK
36h 20m
1 stop
$916Turkish Airlines
jue., abr. 16 - jue., may. 14
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 8:55 pm
JFK
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PVG
31h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 11:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
23h 25m
1 stop
$917Asiana Airlines
mar., mar. 10 - sáb., mar. 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 5:10 pm
JFK
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PVG
27h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 11:25 pm
PVG
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JFK
25h 15m
1 stop
$918Turkish Airlines
dom., mar. 15 - dom., mar. 22
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8:40 pm - 8:15 am
JFK
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PVG
23h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 12:05 pm
PVG
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JFK
25h 00m
1 stop
$920Turkish Airlines
mar., abr. 14 - mar., may. 5
China Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 6:35 pm
JFK
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PVG
29h 20m
1 stop
China Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 8:40 pm
PVG
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
$923China Airlines
dom., may. 10 - lun., jun. 1
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 8:55 pm
JFK
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PVG
21h 10m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 11:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
18h 35m
1 stop
$924Asiana Airlines
mar., mar. 3 - mar., mar. 10
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1:35 am - 12:05 am
JFK
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PVG
33h 30m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 7:30 am
PVG
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JFK
28h 30m
2 stops
$928Multiple Airlines
mié., may. 6 - lun., may. 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 pm - 3:35 pm
JFK
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SHA
36h 40m
1 stop
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1:20 pm - 1:10 pm
SHA
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JFK
35h 50m
1 stop
$975Cathay Pacific
vie., mar. 20 - dom., mar. 29
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1:00 pm - 5:10 pm
JFK
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SHA
40h 10m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 11:10 am
SHA
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JFK
28h 45m
1 stop
$981Korean Air
mar., abr. 28 - mar., jun. 2
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1:20 pm - 5:05 pm
JFK
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SHA
39h 45m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 11:10 am
SHA
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JFK
28h 45m
1 stop
$1,005Korean Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai costs $1,134 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 16% cheaper than other New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Shanghai routes. It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai is September, where tickets cost $1,068 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,600 and $1,529 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Cheapest flight$513
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai was $513 for a one-way ticket and $916 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Shanghai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York John F Kennedy Airport and on arrival in Shanghai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Seoul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

 
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1188 reviews
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
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The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

10.0 ExcellentVivian, Nov 2025
SEA - ICN
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The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

Flight attendants. Food, entertainment and most of all, be on time.

Very bad. They don’t allow group people to sit together by blocking most of seats and opening only single seat during online checking in. . By doing so, they can rip off customers at the check-in counter by collecting extra money if we want to sit together in the same row.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

We are glad to have used China Airlines for our trip. Continue the good service! Thank you!

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

I did not like how the plane landed. It was not smooth.

China Airlines crews are very excellent doing their job. Very friendly and hardworking. I will always choose China Airlines over and over. Thank you all for making my flight comfortable. God bless to all the staff. :)

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

Food , drink experience were great with Cathay. Crew service was excellent. Clean toilet and full snack bars always, pilot took of 26minutes later when boarding at Hong Kong with extra US customs check at gate 9 for US flight, but he managed to arrive only 2 minutes later from flight tracker. Smooth flight .

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

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