Question 1

How many flights are there between New York and Shanghai per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from New York and lands in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 15h 00m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 2 flights.

Question 2

What is the cheapest flight from New York to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Shanghai was $478 for a one-way ticket and $918 for a round-trip.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Which airlines fly non-stop between New York and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from New York to Shanghai direct and that is China Eastern. The best round-trip deal found from China Eastern for the route is $1,279.

Question 6

Which airlines fly non-stop between New York and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from New York to Shanghai direct and that is China Eastern. The best round-trip deal found from China Eastern for the route is $1,279.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Shanghai is March, where tickets cost $1,015 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,487 and $1,482 respectively.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Shanghai is March, where tickets cost $1,015 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,487 and $1,482 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

How often are flights from New York to Shanghai delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between New York and Shanghai historically see delays in approximately 45% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 557 minutes.

Question 17

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 31% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 18

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 19

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 20

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from New York to Shanghai were found on Turkish Airlines ($918) and KLM ($967).

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from New York to Shanghai were found on Turkish Airlines ($918) and KLM ($967).

Question 24

What is the cheapest New York to Shanghai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from New York to Shanghai costs $1,038 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

Question 25

What is the cheapest New York to Shanghai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from New York to Shanghai costs $1,038 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Shanghai, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Shanghai, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Shanghai from New York usually cost between $1,084 and $1,309 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $918 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 12-Nov 29).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Shanghai is Asiana Airlines, followed by Cathay Pacific and China Eastern.

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