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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$900
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$978
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,074
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,166
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$1,077
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$1,106
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$1,070
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$1,012
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$1,036
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$1,012
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$1,014
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$1,070
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,166
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,015
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$1,012
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$986
Harbin
Harbin3 stops$1,073
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$1,012
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$900
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$978
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,074
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,166
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$1,077
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$1,106
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$1,070
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$1,012
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$1,036
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$1,012
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$1,014
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$1,070
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,166
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,015
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$1,012
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$986
Harbin
Harbin3 stops$1,073
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$1,012

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, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 8:20 pm
EWR
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PVG
44h 50m
1 stop
Air India Logo
10:00 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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EWR
47h 00m
1 stop
$900Air India
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 8:20 pm
EWR
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PVG
44h 50m
1 stop
Air India Logo
10:00 pm - 7:30 am
PVG
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EWR
69h 30m
2 stops
$909Air India
Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 12
Korean Air Logo
12:50 am - 11:30 am
JFK
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CAN
22h 40m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 7:29 am
CAN
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JFK
54h 49m
2 stops
$1,223Korean Air
Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Sep 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 am - 8:55 pm
JFK
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SHA
22h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 1:10 pm
SHA
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JFK
26h 40m
1 stop
$1,224Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Aug 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 pm - 12:05 pm
JFK
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SHA
33h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 1:10 pm
SHA
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JFK
26h 40m
1 stop
$1,228Cathay Pacific
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 24
Korean Air Logo
10:14 am - 8:10 pm
JFK
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PVG
21h 56m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:10 am - 9:57 pm
PVG
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JFK
22h 47m
2 stops
$1,231Korean Air
Wed, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 13
Asiana Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 3:50 pm
JFK
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PEK
25h 50m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 11:00 pm
PEK
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JFK
24h 20m
1 stop
$1,262Asiana Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 9:40 am
JFK
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PEK
33h 55m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 11:00 pm
PEK
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JFK
19h 30m
1 stop
$1,277Asiana Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Dec 8
China Eastern Logo
4:25 pm - 10:50 pm
JFK
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FOC
18h 25m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:25 am - 1:25 pm
FOC
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JFK
19h 00m
1 stop
$1,472China Eastern
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Oct 13
China Eastern Logo
8:25 pm - 12:25 pm
JFK
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FOC
52h 00m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:55 am - 2:25 pm
FOC
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JFK
18h 30m
1 stop
$1,474China Eastern
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 5 days was to Guangzhou, at $1,310 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 5 days was $1,394.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from New York to China depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,441 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 $1,441.

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 $1,436, 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 November, when tickets cost $1,157 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,709 and $1,601 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$475
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% 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.

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 1218 reviews
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Very long flight time. Still better than a connection flight. Staff is very good at service. Vegetarian food is not very good.

8.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2026
ICN - YYZ
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Very long flight time. Still better than a connection flight. Staff is very good at service. Vegetarian food is not very good.

AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

Aircraft is pretty old. Seat is not comfortable. Meal quality is disappointing. Entertainment system is not impressive at all.

Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

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.

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!

Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak uses scammer sites to steal money from their victims.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

Felt like the oldest plane in Asiana Fleet. Screen was 5-6in only and no charging at all. Movie selection wasn't great.

Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

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.

The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

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.

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

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.

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