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Find cheap flights from New York to Shanghai from $538

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Shanghai departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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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7:15 pm - 5:05 pmSWF-PVG
33h 50m3 stops
11:05 pm - 6:05 pmPVG-SWF
31h 00m3 stops
Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 10
7:15 pm - 6:20 pmSWF-SHA
35h 05m3 stops
8:50 pm - 6:05 pmSHA-SWF
33h 15m3 stops
$1,034
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Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 10
7:15 pm - 12:25 pmSWF-SHA
29h 10m3 stops
8:00 pm - 6:05 pmSHA-SWF
34h 05m3 stops
$1,070
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
12:00 pm - 11:25 pmJFK-PVG
23h 25m1 stop
1:10 am - 9:00 amPVG-JFK
43h 50m1 stop
$1,368Egypt Air
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 22
12:00 pm - 4:50 pmJFK-PVG
40h 50m1 stop
1:10 am - 9:00 amPVG-JFK
43h 50m1 stop
$1,371Egypt Air
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, Jun 11
12:35 am - 3:00 pmJFK-PVG
26h 25m1 stop
4:20 pm - 11:05 amPVG-JFK
30h 45m1 stop
$1,475Asiana Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Tue, Jun 25
12:55 pm - 10:05 amJFK-PVG
33h 10m1 stop
8:35 am - 11:00 pmPVG-JFK
26h 25m1 stop
$1,492Asiana Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 18
5:15 pm - 5:05 pmEWR-PVG
35h 50m2 stops
11:05 pm - 1:15 pmPVG-EWR
26h 10m2 stops
$1,504Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
6:35 pm - 10:15 amEWR-PVG
27h 40m2 stops
4:20 pm - 7:38 amPVG-EWR
27h 18m2 stops
$1,527Air China
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Thu, May 9 - Thu, May 16
5:20 pm - 10:00 amEWR-SHA
28h 40m2 stops
1:55 pm - 7:38 amSHA-EWR
29h 43m2 stops
$1,527Air China
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Thu, May 9 - Thu, May 16

Flights from New York to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What is the cheapest New York to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to Shanghai cost $1,059 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Newark Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is $812.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from New York to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 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 $1,579 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,559 and $2,432 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Shanghai?

The average 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 $1,299, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Shanghai, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York to Shanghai.
There is just one airline that flies from New York to Shanghai direct and that is China Eastern. The best one-way deal found from China Eastern for the route is $2,173.

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

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.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
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.

How long does a flight from New York to Shanghai take?

Flying to Shanghai from New York requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 15h 00m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$538
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $538 for a one-way ticket and $992 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Shanghai.

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

    Taipei City 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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Prefer to fly non-stop from New York to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

New York to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Nonstop returns

Shanghai to New York

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/21Tue
3 stops
52h 40mJFK-SHA
$538
5/19Sun
3 stops
46h 20mJFK-PVG
$549
8/26Mon
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
30h 10mJFK-PVG
$626
5/12Sun
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 50mJFK-PVG
$631
5/12Sun
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 50mJFK-PVG
$644
8/18Sun
1 stopEVA Air
22h 40mJFK-PVG
$658
10/28Mon
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
29h 20mJFK-PVG
$662
9/7Sat
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
24h 50mJFK-PVG
$670
8/27Tue
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
24h 50mJFK-PVG
$717
7/23Tue
1 stopEVA Air
27h 10mJFK-SHA
$927

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Last minute flights from New York to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stop
28h 50mEWR-PVG
5/19Sun
multi-stop
39h 45mPVG-EWR
$1,346
5/8Wed
multi-stop
35h 55mEWR-PVG
5/31Fri
multi-stop
44h 19mPVG-EWR
$1,356
5/5Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
21h 30mJFK-PVG
5/21Tue
multi-stopChina Airlines
20h 35mPVG-JFK
$1,389
5/5Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
21h 30mJFK-PVG
5/20Mon
multi-stopChina Airlines
36h 50mPVG-JFK
$1,393
5/4Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
21h 40mJFK-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopEgypt Air
43h 50mPVG-JFK
$1,484
5/7Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
20h 00mJFK-PVG
5/21Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
30h 45mPVG-JFK
$1,492
5/8Wed
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
20h 00mJFK-PVG
5/21Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
38h 30mPVG-JFK
$1,493
5/4Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
21h 40mJFK-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopEgypt Air
43h 50mPVG-JFK
$1,513
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 45mEWR-PVG
5/20Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
31h 25mPVG-EWR
$1,604
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 45mEWR-PVG
5/20Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
31h 25mPVG-EWR
$1,701

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