Can I fly direct from New York to Shanghai?

Direct flights from New York to Shanghai are historically uncommon, making up only 1.6% of observed routes. When connecting flights are taken, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers. This indicates that most journeys on this route will involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from New York to Shanghai has a duration of approximately 15 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging about 23 hours and 10 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 11874 kilometers.

How much do direct flights from New York to Shanghai cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from New York to Shanghai tend to be more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1391, which represents a 21% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights had a median price of $1153. Direct flights also represent a small share of the options, at 2.4%.

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New York to Shanghai: Overview

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 anticipate a significant amount of travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination. The extensive distance also influences the overall cost and availability of flights, making it beneficial to plan your trip in advance and monitor fare trends.

When looking for cheap flights from New York to Shanghai, fares typically range from $954–$1,689, with a median price of $1,189. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you catch a good offer.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai is often during the colder months. February stands out with a median fare of $694, making it the most affordable month. Following closely are January, with a median fare of $727, and April, where the median fare is $734. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, presenting a good opportunity for budget-conscious travelers.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 1.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from New York to Shanghai are rare, you will most often find itineraries that include multiple stops to reach your destination.

A typical journey from New York to Shanghai takes about 15h 0m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 23h 25m. Non-stop flights, though infrequent, have a median duration of 15h 0m. This significant difference in travel time highlights the impact of connections on your overall journey length.

How much is a round trip from New York to Shanghai

Regular price: $823 - $1,523

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Shanghai is between $823 and $1523. The current lowest deal is $855 with 2GO for travel from Nov 1-Nov 9.

now $855

Low $823

High $1,523

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 $1643. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $694

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,643

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

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JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,343

$969

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,319

$1,013

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

$1,317

$954

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Shanghai

New York (LGA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,345

$1,018

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Shanghai

New York (LGA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,337

$1,018

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$1,317

$899

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,424 → $971

32%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$1,427 → $975

32%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,317 → $911

31%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$1,319 → $949

28%

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New York - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from New York to Shanghai are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $694 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 15h 0m

The median flight duration is 15h 0m direct and 23h 25m with connections.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from New York to Shanghai appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from $829, making it a good value option.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$829

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from $961, providing another departure choice.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$961

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from $1425.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,425

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from $962, providing another departure choice.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$962

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.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$831

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$991

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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 observed was $1112. Booking within 6 days of departure saw a slightly higher average of $1171, while booking 60+ days out resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1402.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New York to Shanghai is considered to be $954 or less. The median price observed for this route was $1189. Prices can go up to $1689 or more for the higher end of fares.

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 shows a relatively low median price of $734. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1189.

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New York to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from New York to Shanghai

Regular price: $823 - $1,523

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Shanghai is between $823 and $1523. The current lowest deal is $855 with 2GO for travel from Nov 1-Nov 9.

now $855

Low $823

High $1,523

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 $1643. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $694

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,643

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,343

$969

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,319

$1,013

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

$1,317

$954

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Shanghai

New York (LGA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,345

$1,018

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Shanghai

New York (LGA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,337

$1,018

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$1,317

$899

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,424 → $971

32%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$1,427 → $975

32%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,317 → $911

31%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$1,319 → $949

28%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Shanghai

New York - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from New York to Shanghai are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $694 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 15h 0m

The median flight duration is 15h 0m direct and 23h 25m with connections.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from New York to Shanghai appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from $829, making it a good value option.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$829

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from $961, providing another departure choice.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$961

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from $1425.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,425

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from $962, providing another departure choice.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$962

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.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$831

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

Shanghai, China

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$1,445

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from New York to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Shanghai

New York to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from New York to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai

Direct flights from New York to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from New York to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Shanghai

New York - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 15h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

New York main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from New York to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from New York to Shanghai?

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Can I fly direct from New York to Shanghai?

How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?

How much do direct flights from New York to Shanghai cost compared to connecting flights?

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New York to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from New York to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai

Direct flights from New York to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from New York to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Shanghai

New York - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 15h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

New York main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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