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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
Shanghai2 stops$721
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$882
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,011
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$938
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$924
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$1,020
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$997
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$1,185
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$924
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,025
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$1,051
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$943
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$924
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$943
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$1,072
Dalian
Dalian2 stops$884
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$1,037
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$989
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$721
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$882
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,011
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$938
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$924
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$1,020
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$997
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$1,185
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$924
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,025
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$1,051
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$943
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$924
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$943
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$1,072
Dalian
Dalian2 stops$884
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$1,037
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$989

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

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23
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1:00 am - 1:10 am
EWR
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PVG
36h 10m2 stops
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2:20 am - 10:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
32h 10m2 stops
$721Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Mar 18
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12:25 am - 5:10 pm
EWR
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PVG
27h 45m1 stop
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10:10 am - 11:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
25h 20m1 stop
$846Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Apr 7
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12:10 pm - 9:45 am
JFK
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PEK
33h 35m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 10:20 pm
PEK
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JFK
17h 30m1 stop
$926Asiana Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 29
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12:30 am - 2:00 pm
JFK
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PEK
25h 30m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 10:20 pm
PEK
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JFK
18h 50m1 stop
$928Asiana Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 16
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1:20 pm - 12:05 pm
JFK
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PEK
34h 45m1 stop
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1:30 am - 11:10 am
PEK
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JFK
21h 40m1 stop
$932Korean Air
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 23
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12:00 pm - 10:25 am
EWR
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SHA
34h 25m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 7:05 am
SHA
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EWR
29h 35m2 stops
$949Air China
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17
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2:45 pm - 11:55 am
EWR
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SHA
32h 10m2 stops
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7:35 am - 5:30 am
SHA
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EWR
34h 55m2 stops
$962Air China
Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Jun 7
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2:50 pm - 9:20 pm
JFK
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PKX
42h 30m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 1:10 pm
PKX
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JFK
36h 00m1 stop
$969Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5
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2:50 pm - 1:40 am
JFK
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PKX
22h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:10 pm - 1:10 pm
PKX
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JFK
36h 00m1 stop
$982Cathay Pacific
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Korean Air Logo
12:00 pm - 5:10 pm
JFK
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SHA
40h 10m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:00 am
SHA
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JFK
28h 35m1 stop
$1,004Korean Air
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 $985 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 $985.

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 $1,311, 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 $1,004 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,664 and $1,593 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 Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from China back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday 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 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 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$387
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% 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 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,472.

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 1185 reviews
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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.

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.

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

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.

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.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

It's basically 15 hours with an airline in economy class. There's really not much of anything that could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. Cathay Pacific does excellent work, with a very professional, friendly and attentive crew. It's literally the only airline that I will fly to Southeast Asia.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

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.

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!

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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