$395 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$841
Overall average: $1,032
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/19Tue 5/12
EWR - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,455
Typical prices: $2,208-$2,416
China Eastern
Mon 4/6Tue 6/9
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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You can fly direct with China Eastern. Average duration is 14h 50m
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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

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, May 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 6:25 am
EWR
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PVG
42h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
26h 35m
1 stop
$841Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 19
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1:00 am - 9:45 pm
EWR
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PVG
32h 45m
2 stops
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2:15 am - 10:30 pm
PVG
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EWR
32h 15m
2 stops
$842Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, May 6
Korean Air Logo
1:20 pm - 12:25 pm
JFK
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PVG
35h 05m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:10 am - 9:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
21h 50m
1 stop
$906Korean Air
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 10
Korean Air Logo
1:20 pm - 9:40 am
JFK
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PVG
32h 20m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 11:10 am
PVG
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JFK
38h 20m
1 stop
$908Korean Air
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:25 pm
LGA
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PVG
21h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 3:46 pm
PVG
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LGA
17h 51m
1 stop
$955Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 7
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 3:50 pm
LGA
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PVG
21h 45m
2 stops
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5:30 pm - 8:50 am
PVG
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LGA
27h 20m
2 stops
$960Delta
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 5:45 pm
LGA
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PVG
35h 23m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 9:11 am
PVG
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LGA
33h 01m
2 stops
$993United Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 5:45 pm
LGA
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PVG
35h 23m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 11:10 pm
PVG
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LGA
23h 00m
2 stops
$1,002United Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 31
ANA Logo
2:25 pm - 12:15 pm
LGA
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SHA
33h 50m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 2:18 pm
SHA
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LGA
36h 43m
2 stops
$1,205ANA
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 20
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2:25 pm - 12:15 pm
LGA
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SHA
33h 50m
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ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 2:23 pm
SHA
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36h 48m
2 stops
$1,314ANA
Booking Insights

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 April.

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 $1,203 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, 13% 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 February, where tickets cost $988 (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 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 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$395
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 $395 for a one-way ticket and $841 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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Shanghai to New York

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

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

 
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1202 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
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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

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

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

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

The crew are amazing. Very professional, polite, kind, and accommodating.

Well, we upgraded and on a 14 hour flight not sure how we would tolerate it otherwise. The upgrades are ridiculously expensive and even with empty seats even in first class it was difficult to upgrade. Probably won’t fly China Air again due to this. The attendants tho were much better than the airlines in the states and there attentiveness and care for your comfort far exceeds other airlines in the states.

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.

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.

I absolutely loved my flight from Taipei to LAX. I was originally assigned to a different seat, however one of the stewardess noticed I was uncomfortable in my seat. She offered to move me to a more comfortable setting. Although she didn’t have to do what she did, I am more than grateful and thankful for her doing so. My longer flight felt much more comfortable, just by her taking notice. I really appreciate her.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

It was good. The leg room was not great in Row 1.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

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.

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.

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

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.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

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

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