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Only China Eastern operates flights between Shanghai and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Flights usually arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $939 round-trip via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared to $2,094 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 Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 3% 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 17% on the Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,111 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,331, a difference of $220. 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 Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 24 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 14h 55m, covering 7,372 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:30 am and lands at 2:25 am
• Latest: departs at 11:30 am and lands at 2:25 am.

The flight takes about 14h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $1,180. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $625, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

China Eastern is the only airline operating Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 05m, compared with 20h 06m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 20h 15m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Eastern Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $1,076 to $1,361, with an average of $1,180 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,076 counts as a good deal.