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Only China Eastern operates flights between New York and Shanghai.

Flights from New York to Shanghai may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA), with arrivals available at Shanghai area airports such as Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $860 round-trip via Fuzhou (FOC), compared to $1,667 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 12% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the New York to Shanghai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,143 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,312, a difference of $169. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Shanghai route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 3:25 pm and lands at 6:20 am
• Latest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 7:20 am.

The flight takes about 14h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $1,184. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Shanghai takes 14h 55m, covering 7,362 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $498, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

China Eastern is the only airline operating New York to Shanghai flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 52m, compared with 19h 22m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 20h 38m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from New York to Shanghai range from $994 to $1,540, with an average of $1,184 over the past 12 months. Anything below $994 counts as a good deal.