Cheap flights from New York to Shanghai from £324

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Delta Logo
19:35 - 13:45JFK-PVG
30h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
17:30 - 06:25PVG-JFK
24h 55m1 stop
£747Delta
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Mon, 22 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Delta Logo
06:00 - 13:45EWR-PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
15:45 - 15:58PVG-EWR
36h 13m1 stop
£747Delta
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Mon, 22 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 17:45EWR-PVG
22h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 - 19:34PVG-EWR
19h 24m1 stop
£760United Airlines
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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
United Airlines Logo
09:05 - 17:25EWR-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:10 - 05:35PVG-EWR
21h 25m2 stops
£763United Airlines
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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
China Airlines Logo
01:05 - 10:50JFK-PVG
21h 45m1 stop
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19:50 - 19:20PVG-JFK
36h 30m1 stop
£775China Airlines
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Sun, 26 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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10:00 - 20:15JFK-PVG
22h 15m1 stop
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08:35 - 20:35PVG-JFK
24h 00m1 stop
£781Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 - 20:55JFK-SHA
22h 55m1 stop
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13:20 - 06:00SHA-JFK
28h 40m1 stop
£781Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
China Airlines Logo
01:20 - 18:35JFK-PVG
29h 15m1 stop
China Airlines Logo
19:50 - 20:40PVG-JFK
36h 50m1 stop
£790China Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Korean Air Logo
00:50 - 09:45JFK-PVG
19h 55m1 stop
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11:20 - 19:30PVG-JFK
21h 10m1 stop
£792Korean Air
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Sun, 23 Nov - Fri, 26 Dec
Korean Air Logo
06:04 - 20:10JFK-PVG
26h 06m2 stops
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08:50 - 20:30PVG-JFK
23h 40m1 stop
£796Korean Air
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Fri, 19 Sep - Sun, 15 Mar

EVA Air flights from New York to Shanghai

Our best EVA Air deals on New York to Shanghai flight tickets
EVA Air
8 Sept
JFK01:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Sept
SHA19:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 25m
1 stop
JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
EVA Air
8 Sept
JFK01:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Oct
SHA19:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 25m
1 stop
JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
EVA Air
18 Sept
JFK01:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 00m
1 stop
PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong
9 Nov
PVG20:10Shanghai Pu Dong
37h 55m
1 stop
JFK21:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

Japan Airlines flights from New York to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on New York to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
12 Sept
JFK13:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Sept
SHA12:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
Japan Airlines
12 Sept
JFK13:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Sept
SHA12:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
JFK11:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
Japan Airlines
9 Sept
JFK13:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Oct
SHA12:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/9

19:35-13:45

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

17:30-06:25

1 stop24h 55m

£747

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 22/9

06:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

15:45-15:58

1 stop36h 13m

£747

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 20/8

07:10-17:45

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/8

12:10-19:34

1 stop19h 24m

£760

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 20/8

09:05-17:25

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/8

20:10-05:35

2 stops21h 25m

£763

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/10

01:05-10:50

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

19:50-19:20

1 stop36h 30m

£775

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/10

10:00-20:15

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/10

08:35-20:35

1 stop24h 00m

£781

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/10

10:00-20:55

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/10

13:20-06:00

1 stop28h 40m

£781

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/10

01:20-18:35

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/10

19:50-20:40

1 stop36h 50m

£790

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/11

00:50-09:45

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

11:20-19:30

1 stop21h 10m

£792

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/9

06:04-20:10

2 stops26h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

08:50-20:30

1 stop23h 40m

£796

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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 £815. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until April to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £827.

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 £944. 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 £2,246 per ticket.

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 £973 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 £915 on momondo.

Cheap New York to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Shanghai

Best price found

£324

Fastest flight time

15h 00m

Direct flights

Tue and Thu

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from New York in the past 72 hours is £324. The best return flight deal from New York to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £747.
The fastest flight from New York to Shanghai takes 15h 00m
Direct flights go from New York to Shanghai on Tuesday and Thursday. Airline offering direct flights is China Eastern..
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

  • 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 18h 23m, 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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