$425 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$839
Typical prices: $983-$1,177
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/7Mon 3/30
EWR - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,361
Typical prices: $1,600-$1,808
China Eastern
Mon 2/16Tue 3/17
JFK - PVG • Non-stop
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Have your driver drop you off at JFK's AirTrain station.
Use the Maglev train for a quick trip to Shanghai PVG.
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Cheap Flights from New York to Shanghai (NYC-SHA)

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

Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 8:15 am
EWR
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PVG
42h 50m
1 stop
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10:25 pm - 10:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
36h 05m
1 stop
$839Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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1:25 am - 5:10 pm
EWR
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PVG
27h 45m
1 stop
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11:05 pm - 11:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
36h 25m
1 stop
$849Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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12:25 am - 5:10 pm
EWR
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PVG
27h 45m
1 stop
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11:05 pm - 11:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
36h 25m
1 stop
$850Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 23
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12:25 am - 5:10 pm
EWR
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PVG
27h 45m
1 stop
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10:10 am - 10:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
25h 20m
1 stop
$858Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Apr 16
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 6:35 pm
JFK
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PVG
29h 30m
1 stop
China Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 8:40 pm
PVG
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
$915China Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20
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9:15 pm - 5:25 pm
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PVG
32h 10m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 9:13 am
PVG
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LGA
33h 03m
2 stops
$974United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:00 am - 3:20 pm
LGA
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PVG
21h 20m
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10:00 am - 7:26 pm
PVG
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LGA
21h 26m
1 stop
$982Delta
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 20
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6:00 am - 3:20 pm
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PVG
21h 20m
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10:00 am - 3:49 pm
PVG
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LGA
17h 49m
1 stop
$983Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, Jun 2
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1:20 pm - 5:05 pm
JFK
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SHA
39h 45m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 11:10 am
SHA
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JFK
28h 45m
1 stop
$1,005Korean Air
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Apr 17
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8:30 am - 5:10 pm
EWR
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SHA
44h 40m
2 stops
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6:25 pm - 2:29 pm
SHA
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EWR
32h 04m
2 stops
$1,102Korean Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Shanghai flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Shanghai departing in March.

What is the cheapest New York to Shanghai flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from New York to Shanghai costs $1,134 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 16% cheaper than other New York-Shanghai routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Shanghai, 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 Shanghai is September, where tickets cost $1,004 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,569 and $1,559 respectively.

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

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 Shanghai, 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 Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Shanghai

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PVG

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Cheapest flight$425
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from New York to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Shanghai was $425 for a one-way ticket and $839 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Shanghai?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Shanghai?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Shanghai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from New York?

    Tokyo is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Shanghai.

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

    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 Shanghai.

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

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

    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 to Shanghai with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

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

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Direct departures

New York to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Direct returns

Shanghai to New York

Tuesday

China Eastern

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

 
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1188 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.1Food
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
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Flight crew were very attentive and made this trip a pleasure. Plus the fact that this our first time flying business class.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
MNL - ICN
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Flight crew were very attentive and made this trip a pleasure. Plus the fact that this our first time flying business class.

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 normally love Korean Air, but this trip was not great. We boarded the plan and were settling into our seats. My son and I use these leg swings and we used it on the trip over to Cambodia, but on the way back the flight attendant very rudely told us we could not use it and that it was against regulations. I asked to see the regulation, but never saw it. The food on this trip was horrible as well, Even my son's kids meal was disgusting so we didn't eat anything on the flight. Thankfully we brought snacks. Entertainment - what happened to the games?

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

Flight attendants. Food, entertainment and most of all, be on time.

Very bad. They don’t allow group people to sit together by blocking most of seats and opening only single seat during online checking in. . By doing so, they can rip off customers at the check-in counter by collecting extra money if we want to sit together in the same row.

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

We are glad to have used China Airlines for our trip. Continue the good service! Thank you!

The flat bed full lying position is not comfortable at all, this could be improved, it is at an awkward position which i dont have the same issues with other airlines business class.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

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 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.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

The crew, pilots and flight attendants were all amazing. What could be better is reinforcing that seats cannot be reclined at departure and landing. I had a person seated in front of me who had her seat all the way inclined, including during take-off - after the crew asked her to seat upright. Cathay Pacific should reinforce this safety request and perhaps penalize those who don't follow it. I felt very unsafe with this person limiting my space and perhaps putting my life in danger in the "unlikely" case of an emergency.

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.

Food , drink experience were great with Cathay. Crew service was excellent. Clean toilet and full snack bars always, pilot took of 26minutes later when boarding at Hong Kong with extra US customs check at gate 9 for US flight, but he managed to arrive only 2 minutes later from flight tracker. Smooth flight .

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

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.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

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