What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Shanghai?

Air Canada, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as New York or Newark, and flying into Shanghai, then you can expect flight times to average 23h 25m and 40h 25m, respectively.

How many flights depart from New York to Shanghai on average per week?

As of October 2025, 2 flights take off from New York and land in Shanghai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from New York to Shanghai are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £796 to £997. The lowest price recently found on this route was £676.

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00:25 - 17:10EWR-PVG

27h 45m1 stop

23:05 - 22:30PVG-EWR

36h 25m1 stop

£676Turkish Airlines

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Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

20:05 - 08:15JFK-PVG

23h 10m1 stop

23:05 - 22:25PVG-JFK

36h 20m1 stop

£702Turkish Airlines

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Sun, 8 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

07:15 - 15:20JFK-PVG

19h 05m1 stop

17:30 - 23:14PVG-JFK

18h 44m1 stop

£714Delta

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Mon, 17 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec

06:00 - 15:20LGA-PVG

20h 20m1 stop

18:00 - 10:53PVG-LGA

29h 53m2 stops

£714Delta

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Mon, 17 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec

06:00 - 18:55EWR-PVG

23h 55m1 stop

20:55 - 05:07PVG-EWR

21h 12m1 stop

£720United Airlines

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Mon, 10 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec

06:05 - 18:55EWR-PVG

23h 50m2 stops

13:30 - 21:25PVG-EWR

20h 55m2 stops

£722United Airlines

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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 12 Feb

13:20 - 12:25JFK-PVG

35h 05m1 stop

08:50 - 21:00PVG-JFK

24h 10m1 stop

£740Korean Air

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Sat, 4 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr

07:00 - 20:25JFK-PVG

24h 25m2 stops

14:00 - 19:30PVG-JFK

18h 30m1 stop

£744Korean Air

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Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 25 Feb

12:10 - 09:45JFK-SHA

33h 35m1 stop

18:10 - 10:50SHA-JFK

28h 40m1 stop

£754Asiana Airlines

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Tue, 24 Mar - Fri, 26 Jun

12:10 - 09:45JFK-SHA

33h 35m1 stop

18:10 - 10:50SHA-JFK

28h 40m1 stop

£755Asiana Airlines

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Cathay Pacific

2 Mar

JFK13:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30 Mar

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

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JFK06:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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15 Apr

JFK14:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 15m

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SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28 Apr

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 50m

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JFK13:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

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2 Mar

JFK13:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30 Mar

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

JFK06:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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4 Apr

JFK00:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

PVG20:55Shanghai Pu Dong

13 May

PVG16:25Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 55m

1 stop

JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Asiana Airlines

24 Mar

JFK12:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 35m

1 stop

SHA09:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Jun

SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

JFK10:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

£754

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18 Mar

JFK12:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 35m

1 stop

SHA09:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21 Jun

SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

JFK10:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

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EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sat 8/11

00:25-17:10

1 stop27h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/11

23:05-22:30

1 stop36h 25m

£676

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

20:05-08:15

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/2

23:05-22:25

1 stop36h 20m

£702

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

07:15-15:20

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/12

17:30-23:14

1 stop18h 44m

£714

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 17/11

06:00-15:20

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/12

18:00-10:53

2 stops29h 53m

£714

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 10/11

06:00-18:55

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/12

20:55-05:07

1 stop21h 12m

£720

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 27/11

06:05-18:55

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/2

13:30-21:25

2 stops20h 55m

£722

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/4

13:20-12:25

1 stop35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

08:50-21:00

1 stop24h 10m

£740

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

07:00-20:25

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/2

14:00-19:30

1 stop18h 30m

£744

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

12:10-09:45

1 stop33h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/6

18:10-10:50

1 stop28h 40m

£754

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

12:10-09:45

1 stop33h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

18:10-10:50

1 stop28h 40m

£755

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from New York, with most prices found around £756. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until October to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £797.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Shanghai in the morning for as low as £945. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. At midday is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai, so prices are often more expensive at around £2,248 per ticket.

What is the cheapest New York to Shanghai flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around £956 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from New York for as low as £870 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Shanghai flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	14h 50m
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The fastest flight from New York to Shanghai takes 14h 50m

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There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)

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How far is New York to Shanghai by plane?
New York and Shanghai are 7361.5 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 17h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from New York to Shanghai are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Shanghai?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from New York to Shanghai for you.

Can I find flights from New York to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from New York to Shanghai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Shanghai?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Shanghai from New York.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Shanghai

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest New York to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best New York - Shanghai flight prices

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

What cabin class options are available on New York to Shanghai flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Shanghai?

Air Canada, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Shanghai

How many flights depart from New York to Shanghai on average per week?

As of October 2025, 2 flights take off from New York and land in Shanghai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as New York or Newark, and flying into Shanghai, then you can expect flight times to average 23h 25m and 40h 25m, respectively.

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How far is New York to Shanghai by plane?

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Shanghai?

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Shanghai?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Shanghai?

Can I find flights from New York to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Shanghai?

I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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