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Cheap Flights from New York to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$926
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$885
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$930
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$929
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$1,037
Shenzhen
Shenzhen3 stops$982
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$939
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$930
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$913
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$902
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$905
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$930
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$943
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$947
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$939
Dalian
Dalian2 stops$960
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$965
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$912
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$926
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$885
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$930
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$929
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$1,037
Shenzhen
Shenzhen3 stops$982
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$939
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$930
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$913
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$902
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$905
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$930
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$943
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$947
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$939
Dalian
Dalian2 stops$960
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$965
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$912

Book Cheap New York to China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to China 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 New York to China

Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Nov 11
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2:10 am - 12:05 amJFK-PVG
33h 55m1 stop
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9:30 am - 5:30 amPVG-JFK
33h 00m2 stops
Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Dec 18
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9:00 am - 5:40 pmJFK-PVG
19h 40m1 stop
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7:10 am - 7:05 pmPVG-JFK
24h 55m1 stop
$928Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 16
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7:22 am - 1:45 pmJFK-PVG
18h 23m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 12:09 amPVG-JFK
18h 39m1 stop
$948Delta
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Fri, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 17
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 1:45 pmLGA-PVG
19h 40m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 8:46 amPVG-LGA
29h 01m1 stop
$948Delta
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Fri, Sep 19 - Thu, Oct 16
Air China Logo
3:55 pm - 10:50 pmEWR-PVG
42h 55m2 stops
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4:20 pm - 8:09 amPVG-EWR
27h 49m2 stops
$960Air China
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Air China Logo
4:20 pm - 9:55 amEWR-SHA
28h 35m2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 9:20 pmSHA-EWR
25h 25m2 stops
$960Air China
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Fri, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 22
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 12:50 amJFK-CAN
39h 50m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
9:00 am - 9:36 pmCAN-JFK
24h 36m2 stops
$1,014China Eastern
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 1
China Eastern Logo
9:15 pm - 10:15 amJFK-PEK
49h 00m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 6:00 amPEK-JFK
35h 00m2 stops
$1,075China Eastern
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Oct 26
Korean Air Logo
6:59 pm - 5:05 pmLGA-SHA
34h 06m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:24 pmSHA-LGA
30h 59m2 stops
$10,251Korean Air
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Sat, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 11
Korean Air Logo
6:59 pm - 1:00 pmLGA-SHA
30h 01m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
8:10 am - 9:48 pmSHA-LGA
25h 38m2 stops
$18,165Korean Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to China flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York to China flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to China from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Shanghai, at $804 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $934.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to China?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,997 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to China, 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 to China is September, when tickets cost $1,066 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,823 and $1,570 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to China?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to China clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New York to China, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from China back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to China?

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 to China, 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 to China, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$441
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

FAQs - booking China flights

  • Do travelers from New York need a visa to visit China?

    Yes, U.S. citizens are required to obtain a Chinese tourist visa prior to their departure to China. The application must be presented at a Chinese embassy or consulate. If U.S. citizens are only planning on visiting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, they’re not required to get a visa if they are staying for less than 90 days.

  • Are there any non-stop flights from New York to China?

    Yes, travelers can find non-stop flights year-round operating out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. The arrival airports in China for these direct routes are generally either Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) in the Special Administrative Region of China. The airlines operating these flights are China Eastern and Cathay Pacific.

  • What airport should you fly into to visit the Great Wall of China?

    The Great Wall of China is closest to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in the capital city of China. There are some seasonal non-stop flights to this airport from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New York. The iconic wall is about 1h to the north of the airport.

  • Is there public transportation from China’s main airport?

    Yes, there are a few ways of getting to the city center from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). The fastest way is probably to take the Airport Express Line Train. Not only does it avoid traffic but you can also expect to only pay about 25 CNY (4 USD).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to China?

    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 to China.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to China 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 to China?

    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 from New York to China with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from New York to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,394 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,496.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to China

  • When deciding which airport to fly into from New York to China, your best choice may be Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). This is the closest international airport to China’s capital city and some of the country’s most popular sites, such as the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City.
  • More affordable options traveling between New York and China tend to have at least one layover before arriving at the final destination. Depending on which Chinese airport you fly into, layovers tend to be in cities like Taipei, San Francisco or Seoul.
  • The top airports in China, such as Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), all have hotels either onsite in the terminal or in close vicinity. This is a great choice for business travelers on tight schedules or with early departures.
  • When traveling to China from New York, you will want to have changed some USD into the local Chinese yuan (CNY/RMB), or the Hong Kong dollar (HKD). You can do this, for instance, at the currency exchange desks at any of the arrival terminals at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and in Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
  • If long haul flights are stressful for you, such as the one from New York to China, John F. Kennedy International Airport has some services that can help. For example, there are massage and spa centers available in terminals 1, 4 and 5.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1133 reviews
8.7Crew
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.5Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentMatt, Aug 2025ATL - EWR
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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!

This was an amazing flight. The crew was great. The service was great. The food provided was great.

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

They were very accommodating of a dietary issue. Nice movie & tv selections. Non-stop helped get through a very long (15 hr) flight

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.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

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.

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

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.

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.

The economy seats are incredibly tight. A large percent of the traveling public will not fit. I will not fly Cathay again because of this. You are literally squeezing passengers for profit. The CEO should fly some economy flights.

Check in process at the kiosk, crew in flight and overall comfort was good. Food selection could have been better. Flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles did not have any vegetarian main course option, it was either sea food or chicken. Being a vegetarian I could only eat yogurt and fruit. Most international flights have one vegetarian main course dish which I found missing in Cathay Pacific menu.

Entertainment for kids was good. Good was terrible, needs lots of work.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

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.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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