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Only China Eastern operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Shanghai.

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $860 round-trip via Fuzhou (FOC), compared to $1,667 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 14% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,148 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,329, a difference of $181. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 3:25 pm and lands at 6:21 am
• Latest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 7:21 am.

The flight takes about 14h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $1,194. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 14h 56m, covering 7,372 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $541, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

China Eastern is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 12m, compared with 20h 37m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 20h 45m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai range from $997 to $1,570, with an average of $1,194 over the past 12 months. Anything below $997 counts as a good deal.