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

Philippine Airlines, Air Canada, and United 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 33h 45m and 39h 34m, respectively.

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

As of July 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.

£324 Cheap Flights from New York to Shanghai in 2025

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 £902 to £1,198. The lowest price recently found on this route was £747.

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19:35 - 13:45JFK-PVG

30h 10m1 stop

17:30 - 06:25PVG-JFK

24h 55m1 stop

£747Delta

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Mon, 22 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct

06:00 - 13:45EWR-PVG

19h 45m1 stop

15:45 - 15:58PVG-EWR

36h 13m1 stop

£747Delta

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Mon, 22 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct

07:10 - 17:45EWR-PVG

22h 35m1 stop

12:10 - 19:34PVG-EWR

19h 24m1 stop

£760United Airlines

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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug

09:05 - 17:25EWR-PVG

20h 20m1 stop

20:10 - 05:35PVG-EWR

21h 25m2 stops

£763United Airlines

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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug

01:05 - 10:50JFK-PVG

21h 45m1 stop

19:50 - 19:20PVG-JFK

36h 30m1 stop

£775China Airlines

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Sun, 26 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov

10:00 - 20:15JFK-PVG

22h 15m1 stop

08:35 - 20:35PVG-JFK

24h 00m1 stop

£781Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct

10:00 - 20:55JFK-SHA

22h 55m1 stop

13:20 - 06:00SHA-JFK

28h 40m1 stop

£781Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

01:20 - 18:35JFK-PVG

29h 15m1 stop

19:50 - 20:40PVG-JFK

36h 50m1 stop

£790China Airlines

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Tue, 7 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct

00:50 - 09:45JFK-PVG

19h 55m1 stop

11:20 - 19:30PVG-JFK

21h 10m1 stop

£792Korean Air

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Sun, 23 Nov - Fri, 26 Dec

06:04 - 20:10JFK-PVG

26h 06m2 stops

08:50 - 20:30PVG-JFK

23h 40m1 stop

£796Korean Air

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8 Sept

JFK01:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 05m

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SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Sept

SHA19:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 25m

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JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

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8 Sept

JFK01:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 05m

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SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Oct

SHA19:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 25m

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JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

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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

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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

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JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

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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

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JFK11:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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9 Sept

JFK13:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 00m

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SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

7 Oct

SHA12:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 35m

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JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

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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.

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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)

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

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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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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?

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

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

Philippine Airlines, Air Canada, and United 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 July 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 33h 45m and 39h 34m, respectively.

Cheap New York to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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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?

An easier way to manage your Shanghai trip

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