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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
Shanghai3 stops$837
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$936
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,015
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,038
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$968
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$977
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$1,018
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$871
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$909
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,026
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$964
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,075
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$929
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,011
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$1,029
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$855
Tianjin
Tianjin2 stops$899
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$1,061
Shanghai
Shanghai3 stops$837
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$936
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,015
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,038
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$968
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$977
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$1,018
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$871
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$909
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,026
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$964
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,075
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$929
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,011
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$1,029
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$855
Tianjin
Tianjin2 stops$899
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$1,061

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to China

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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2:00 pm - 12:05 pm
EWR
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SHA
34h 05m
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4:50 pm - 4:20 pm
SHA
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EWR
35h 30m
2 stops
$837Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
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12:25 am - 6:25 am
EWR
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PVG
42h 00m
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7:55 am - 10:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
26h 35m
1 stop
$838Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 1
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1:25 am - 5:10 pm
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PVG
27h 45m
1 stop
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7:55 am - 10:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
26h 35m
1 stop
$847Turkish Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 26
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11:45 am - 2:00 pm
JFK
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PEK
38h 15m
1 stop
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3:30 pm - 11:00 pm
PEK
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JFK
19h 30m
1 stop
$891Asiana Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 8
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1:30 am - 2:00 pm
JFK
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PEK
24h 30m
1 stop
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4:50 pm - 11:00 pm
PEK
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JFK
18h 10m
1 stop
$894Asiana Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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2:15 pm - 1:55 pm
EWR
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PVG
35h 40m
2 stops
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7:10 am - 7:38 am
PVG
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EWR
36h 28m
2 stops
$897Air China
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:00 pm - 9:25 am
JFK
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PEK
32h 25m
1 stop
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2:15 pm - 8:30 pm
PEK
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JFK
18h 15m
1 stop
$905Korean Air
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
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1:00 pm - 9:45 am
JFK
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PVG
32h 45m
1 stop
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8:50 am - 8:30 pm
PVG
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JFK
23h 40m
1 stop
$911Korean Air
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Apr 9
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 5:25 pm
EWR
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PEK
22h 25m
1 stop
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5:25 pm - 12:57 am
PEK
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EWR
19h 32m
1 stop
$943Air China
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Apr 14
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2:40 pm - 7:35 pm
JFK
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FOC
40h 55m
1 stop
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11:30 am - 5:04 am
FOC
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JFK
29h 34m
2 stops
$1,199Cathay Pacific
Booking Insights

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 Beijing, at $1,085 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 $1,085.

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,339, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 $997 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,569 and $1,565 respectively.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$390
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% 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 evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,442 on average. Morning departures are around 100% 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 $1,442.

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 1195 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentVivian, Nov 2025
SEA - ICN
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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.

There could have been better spacing of the passengers, it was crowded in some parts of the plane then other while rows were empty

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

Unfortunately, there has been a boarding and departure delay. However, as usual, the flight arrived earlier than the scheduled. There has been a turbulence in-between, it’s unavoidable. I couldn’t complain them.

I am thankful that I was able to fly using Asiana

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

Very clean ,flight attendants very professional,nice , Boarding was very easy

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

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.

Poor links to cathay meaning it's not possible to check in online or reserve seats. Incorrect information provided by cathay regarding check in and transfer at HKG. Delay in flight required is to be escorted / run to make the connecting flight and no opportunity to use the business lounge. Luggage did not make the connection so we arrived in Manchester with no luggage

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

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Given the Business class airfare, the food variety and quality both were substandard. The crew was not interested to serve other choices and work hard to provide alternatives. Very disappointing food service.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

The experience was efficient, on time, and provided great service.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

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.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

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.

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