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Best China Flight Deals from New York

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$963
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$881
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,000
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,026
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$1,002
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$1,009
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$1,021
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$1,014
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$1,293
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$1,031
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$1,002
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$1,014
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,539
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,003
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$1,114
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$1,014
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$1,014
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$1,639
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$963
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$881
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,000
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,026
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$1,002
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$1,009
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$1,021
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$1,014
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$1,293
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$1,031
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$1,002
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$1,014
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,539
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,003
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$1,114
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$1,014
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$1,014
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$1,639

Cheap Flights from New York to China

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to China

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to China.
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12:50 am - 9:30 pmJFK-PEK
32h 40m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 9:00 pmPEK-JFK
19h 30m1 stop
$928Korean Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 12
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1:20 am - 6:35 pmJFK-PVG
29h 15m1 stop
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12:05 pm - 8:40 pmPVG-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
$963China Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 23
China Eastern Logo
7:55 pm - 10:50 pmJFK-FOC
38h 55m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:25 pm - 10:36 pmFOC-JFK
46h 11m2 stops
$1,000China Eastern
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Nov 12
China Eastern Logo
9:30 pm - 10:50 pmJFK-FOC
37h 20m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:25 am - 10:36 pmFOC-JFK
28h 11m2 stops
$1,011China Eastern
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Nov 13
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8:55 pm - 11:00 pmJFK-PEK
38h 05m2 stops
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4:35 pm - 11:10 amPEK-JFK
30h 35m2 stops
$1,050Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 1:25 pmJFK-PVG
28h 30m2 stops
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4:25 pm - 11:15 amPVG-JFK
31h 50m2 stops
$1,057Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
Air China Logo
5:20 pm - 10:00 amEWR-SHA
28h 40m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 8:05 amSHA-EWR
26h 35m2 stops
$1,143Air China
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 am - 8:55 pmJFK-SHA
22h 55m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 6:00 amSHA-JFK
28h 40m1 stop
$1,157Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 am - 8:55 pmJFK-SHA
22h 55m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 6:00 amSHA-JFK
25h 10m1 stop
$1,167Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 23
Air China Logo
3:50 pm - 10:00 amEWR-SHA
30h 10m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 8:09 amSHA-EWR
45h 39m2 stops
$1,289Air China
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 7
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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to China.

The cheapest ticket to China from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Guangzhou, at $962 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 $1,102.

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $4,001 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 $1,102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,078 and $1,879 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, Friday 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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMarch
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$488
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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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 11% 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 $1,650.

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.

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 1068 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
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Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025ATL - ICN
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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.

The flight was on time and very quick, as expected, but the leg room isn't great in coach seats.

The food on this flight from NRT to ICN was average. The staff were very friendly, but the flight took about 60 minutes longer than it should have because the pilot was only flying at 330mph instead of 500-550. Not sure what the reason is for that, but it meant for a much longer flight.

Just a typical domestic poor flight nothing more. There is no food choices in such a flight. Crew doesn't really care if you are on-board or not

Food choice could be better, plus the crew can walk around and offer snacks and drinks. Also the air-conditioning onboard blows high speed, and very cold makes the trip uncomfortable.

long flights are difficult but the crew and amenities made it a very good experience

Our seat row plus one ahead and behind we're completely overlooked during beverage service...

Need to have space for Cary on when traveler boarding any zone

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

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!

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

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.

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

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

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

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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!

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.

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 !

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