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Today’s best flight deals from New York to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Shanghai

September 2 - September 15

Cheapest

JFK - Shanghai

$966

$877

Round trip

September 13 - September 29

JFK - Shanghai

$990

$878

Round trip

September 1 - September 17

Earliest

JFK - Shanghai

$965

$888

Round trip

September 1 - September 15

Earliest

JFK - Shanghai

$966

$891

Round trip

September 21 - September 29

Best

JFK - Shanghai

$1,012

$903

Round trip

September 4 - September 30

JFK - Shanghai

$964

$909

Round trip

September 5 - September 30

JFK - Shanghai

$971

$909

Round trip

September 9 - September 16

JFK - Shanghai

$1,010

$910

Round trip

September 16 - September 27

JFK - Shanghai

$992

$923

Round trip

September 17 - September 27

JFK - Shanghai

$994

$925

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Shanghai

Flights from New York to Shanghai cover a substantial distance of 11,874 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you should expect a significant travel time, often involving layovers, to reach your destination.
For those seeking cheap flights from New York to Shanghai, fares typically range from $765–$1635, with a median price of $1155. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require careful timing and flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai? The data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $694. Following closely are January, with a median fare of $727, and April, where the median fare is $734. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.
Regarding direct flights from New York to Shanghai, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 2.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally anticipate one or more stops on their journey.
How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 38h 20m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting flights, so travelers should plan accordingly for an extended travel day.

How much is a round trip from New York to Shanghai

Regular price: $868 - $1,350

Prices for flights from New York to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $868 and $1350. The current lowest deal is $877 with Asiana Airlines, for travel from Sep 2 to Sep 15.

now $877

Low $868

High $1,350

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SHA is February, with a median price of $694. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1896. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $694

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,896

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Direct flights from New York to Shanghai

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China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Shanghai

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Shanghai

Korean Air

New York (LGA) - Shanghai (SHA)

Korean Air

$1,315

$1,183

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Shanghai

Korean Air

New York (LGA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Korean Air

$1,178

$1,153

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

Asiana Airlines

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$965

$888

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

Asiana Airlines

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$966

$891

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Shanghai

Air India Limited

New York (EWR) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$899

$939

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

Asiana Airlines

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$966

$974

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Shanghai

22 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 29

$1,168  →  $1,006

14%

21 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 22

$1,158  →  $1,002

13%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,167  →  $1,019

13%

11 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 12

$1,161  →  $1,019

12%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Shanghai

New York - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from NYC to SHA are currently above the typical level, with a median price of $1155.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to SHA, with a median price of $694.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul with 2 stopovers.

Flights from NYC to SHA are typically long-haul, lasting 38h 20m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 97.6% of deals for NYC to SHA, with frequent daily deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines is one airline offering direct flights from New York to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available on 5% of recent deals.

Historically, 5% of recent deals for NYC to SHA flights were considered good prices.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Shanghai, making it a convenient departure option.

📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$877

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides an alternative departure point for flights to Shanghai from the New York area.

📍 ~10 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1007

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an option for travelers flying to Shanghai from the wider New York region.

📍 ~70 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1388

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is another major airport for flights from New York to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$928

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$877

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an alternative for flights from New York to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$967

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$932

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a convenient alternative, especially for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~115 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1331

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~260 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1044

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1207

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for domestic routes.

📍 ~105 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1841

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from New York to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price was around $1112. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a slightly higher average price of $1171. Conversely, booking 60 or more days out generally resulted in the highest average prices, reaching approximately $1402.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Shanghai was considered to be $765 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1155. Prices typically ranged up to $1635 for the higher end of fares in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Shanghai include February, with a median price of $694, and January, with a median price of $727. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $734. The annual median price for this route was $1155, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.