$491 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,048
Typical prices: $1,591-$1,196
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/13Wed 10/28
JFK - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,886
Typical prices: $2,288-$1,940
China Eastern
Wed 7/15Tue 9/15
JFK - PVG • Non-stop
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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

Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Oct 28
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 10:35 pm
JFK
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PVG
23h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 4:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,048Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Oct 28
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10:00 pm - 4:20 pm
JFK
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PVG
30h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 4:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
33h 50m
1 stop
$1,059Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 23
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 4:20 pm
JFK
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PVG
30h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 8:50 am
PVG
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JFK
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,062Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 27
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1:20 am - 10:35 pm
JFK
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PVG
33h 15m
1 stop
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12:35 am - 8:50 am
PVG
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JFK
44h 15m
1 stop
$1,078Qatar Airways
Tue, May 12 - Sun, May 17
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 4:40 pm
JFK
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PVG
30h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 am - 10:30 pm
PVG
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JFK
33h 55m
1 stop
$1,080Qatar Airways
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Sep 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 pm - 3:35 pm
JFK
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SHA
36h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 6:00 am
SHA
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JFK
25h 10m
1 stop
$1,206Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Sep 15
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 12:15 pm
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SHA
34h 45m
1 stop
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1:35 pm - 11:00 am
SHA
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JFK
33h 25m
1 stop
$1,255ANA
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 17
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2:55 pm - 12:05 pm
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SHA
33h 10m
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10:30 pm - 1:10 pm
SHA
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JFK
26h 40m
1 stop
$1,256Cathay Pacific
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 18
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2:00 am - 12:15 pm
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SHA
22h 15m
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1:35 pm - 10:55 pm
SHA
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JFK
21h 20m
1 stop
$1,258ANA
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
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1:25 am - 4:30 pm
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SHA
27h 05m
1 stop
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7:40 pm - 10:05 pm
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JFK
38h 25m
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$1,284EVA 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai departing in July.

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 absolute cheapest return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai costs $834 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). However, over the past month, flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Hangzhou (HGH) were, on average, 30% cheaper than other New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Shanghai routes. The most popular route is between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG).

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 May, where tickets cost $458 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,967 and $1,726 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 17 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

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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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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 $491 for a one-way ticket and $973 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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New York John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Direct returns

Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1214 reviews
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.1Food
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AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

8.0 ExcellentCarlos J, Apr 2026
TPA - ATL
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AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

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 ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

Couple of hours delayed, we had to re-booked our Shinkansen reservation twice. United Aiines need to improve their time!

The staff is amazing, I cannot stress that enough! The food is really good and snacks at stations to take for yourselves. Economy seating is fine, not the most comfortable, but our friends in Premium Economy said they were very comfortable! Decent entertainment options, but being built in, you have to use their cheap headsets unless you have your own plug in ones. I only have Bluetooth earbuds.

It was good. The crew was efficient, food was good

Seats were extremely cramped even for economy. Food was atrocious. Crew was fine but no follow up, additional drinks offered etc. For a 14 hour flight I expected more.

Boarding was good. Inflight service was good. Alcoholic drinks could have been served free.

Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Flight was late boarding. United crew were not friendly and cordial unlike the ANA crew.

Seat was broken. Check in was not possible until we reached the gate, by then we were separated.

The crew was very professional and friendly. Although there was a water leak from panel above, the crew was trying to mitigate the consequence. We are happy with its service and the value offered. We will definitely take China Airlines again.

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.

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

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.

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

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

Been flying with China Airline over years many times. Good experience with them, no issues.

Smooth sailing trip, pilots are good. Less amount of food offered but the quality is okey.

Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak uses scammer sites to steal money from their victims.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

Felt like the oldest plane in Asiana Fleet. Screen was 5-6in only and no charging at all. Movie selection wasn't great.

When one asks for water because they are dehydrated, bring more then a sip or two in a small cup. Bring them a whole bottle.

Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

Crew were not engaging. Only engaged if requested. Food taste was mediocre

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

The experience was very good. A little disappointed for the delays and the screen. The touch screen was annoying for being so irresponsive. Not a lot of good movie choices for me. The service is great. Food could have more choices though.

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

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