$502 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$934
Overall average: $1,143
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/16Thu 4/2
JFK - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,415
Typical prices: $1,668-$2,038
China Eastern
Mon 11/17Tue 12/2
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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Cheapest • from $934 (round-trip)
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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, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 2
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1:20 am - 5:10 pmJFK-PVG
27h 50m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 10:55 amPVG-JFK
24h 30m1 stop
$934Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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10:05 am - 1:15 amJFK-PVG
26h 10m2 stops
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5:35 pm - 9:00 pmPVG-JFK
39h 25m2 stops
$937Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Sep 6
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1:00 pm - 8:55 pmJFK-PVG
19h 55m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 10:50 amPVG-JFK
30h 25m1 stop
$938Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 22
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11:40 pm - 10:50 amJFK-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 7:20 pmPVG-JFK
36h 30m1 stop
$942China Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 2
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7:15 am - 3:20 pmJFK-PVG
19h 05m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 6:15 amPVG-JFK
25h 15m1 stop
$951Delta
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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 2
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6:58 pm - 3:50 pmJFK-PVG
31h 52m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 9:09 amPVG-JFK
28h 39m1 stop
$952Delta
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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 2
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12:00 pm - 5:10 pmJFK-SHA
40h 10m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 10:00 amSHA-JFK
28h 35m1 stop
$974Korean Air
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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 2
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12:00 pm - 5:10 pmJFK-SHA
40h 10m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 7:30 pmSHA-JFK
38h 05m1 stop
$1,003Korean Air
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 9
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1:40 pm - 8:55 pmJFK-SHA
42h 15m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 5:45 amSHA-JFK
26h 10m1 stop
$1,029Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Mar 11
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1:40 pm - 12:20 pmJFK-SHA
33h 40m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 1:00 pmSHA-JFK
35h 25m1 stop
$1,032Cathay Pacific
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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 $1,028 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, 21% cheaper than other New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Shanghai routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 $1,071 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,740 and $1,607 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 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Avoid traffic by having your driver drop you off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard. The AirTrain ride to terminals is free from there.

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PVG

Use the Maglev train for a quick 10-minute ride from PVG to downtown Shanghai. It's faster than the subway or buses.

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Cheapest flight$502
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 $502 for a one-way ticket and $934 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Shanghai, with Star Alliance 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

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China Eastern

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Tuesday

China Eastern

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China Eastern

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

 
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1155 reviews
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8.2Entertainment
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Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025IAD - ICN
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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.

Great except for the delay in Korea. Korean Air did a great job setting up a hotel for the night. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they were outstanding.

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.

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. :)

Staff was so nice and very helpful with directions aswell!

I don’t think I’ll be flying them again. Tight seats, no flowing air or air nozzles that you can turn air on you, for those who could have motion sickness this would be your worst nightmare. The pilot was great and experienced (which is what you want when flying 12 hours) overall I’m thankful knowledgeable pilots!

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.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

They downgraded me from premium economy to regular economy and me had 2 major lay over and had to have an emergency landing due to engine failure mid flight Don’t use them worst experience I have ever had still dealing with the trauma

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

There was a flight attendant named Angela who took care of me because I injured my foot badly right before the flight. Because of the service she provided I will always fly Cathay.

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

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.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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