Can I fly direct from New York to Shanghai?

Direct flights from New York to Shanghai are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Historically, approximately 20% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with layovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?

The direct flight from New York to Shanghai typically takes about 15 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 11874 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on the other hand, usually have a median duration of 23 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for New York to Shanghai flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from New York to Shanghai is advisable. Historically, this route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations. This means that prices for this route tend to change often, making price alerts a useful tool for tracking potential deals. Monitoring prices can help travelers identify opportune moments to book their flights.

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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. Right now, fares for cheap flights from New York to Shanghai are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $1095–$1768, with a median of $1484. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating a dynamic market for fares.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai, consider traveling in June, when the median fare is $905. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $983, and May, where the median fare is $1080.

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 20% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from New York to Shanghai takes about 15h 0m including connections. For itineraries that include connections, the median flight time extends to 27h 50m, while direct flights from New York to Shanghai have a median duration of 15h 0m.

How much is a round trip from New York to Shanghai

Regular price: $1,005 - $1,554

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Shanghai is between 1005 USD and 1554 USD. The current lowest deal is 801 USD with Xiamen Airlines, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 5.

now $801

Low $1,005

High $1,554

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SHA is June, with a median price of $905. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1656. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $905

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,656

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

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$971

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$1,030

$971

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$993

$944

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$990

$939

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$923

$1,102

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$1,012

$1,113

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$1,185 → $801

32%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$1,223 → $914

25%

5 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 7

$1,116 → $849

24%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$1,388 → $1,128

19%

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New York - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from NYC to SHA have been above the typical level of $1484.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $905.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from NYC to SHA is June, with a median price of $905.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 27h 50m.

Connecting flights from NYC to SHA typically take 27h 50m, while direct flights take 15h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 80% of routes from NYC to SHA, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines has offered 1 direct deal on the NYC to SHA route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for NYC to SHA.

Historically, deals on flights from NYC to SHA are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from 800 USD.

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

💸 Flights from ~$800

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$796

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,093

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the best time to book flights from New York to Shanghai is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $1559. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $1680, and flights booked 7-13 days out average around $2090. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New York to Shanghai is considered to be $1095 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $1484. Fares exceeding $1768 are typically in the more expensive range. Aiming for prices at or below $1095 can help secure a cost-effective journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Shanghai are June, January, and May. In June, the median price was $905, while January saw a median of $983. May also offered a relatively lower median price of $1080. The annual median price for this route is typically around $1484, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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New York to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 20% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How much is a round trip from New York to Shanghai

Regular price: $1,005 - $1,554

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Shanghai is between 1005 USD and 1554 USD. The current lowest deal is 801 USD with Xiamen Airlines, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 5.

now $801

Low $1,005

High $1,554

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SHA is June, with a median price of $905. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1656. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $905

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,656

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

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$971

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$1,030

$971

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$993

$944

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$990

$939

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$923

$1,102

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Shanghai

New York (JFK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$1,012

$1,113

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$1,185 → $801

32%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$1,223 → $914

25%

5 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 7

$1,116 → $849

24%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$1,388 → $1,128

19%

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 have been above the typical level of $1484.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $905.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from NYC to SHA is June, with a median price of $905.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 27h 50m.

Connecting flights from NYC to SHA typically take 27h 50m, while direct flights take 15h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 80% of routes from NYC to SHA, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines has offered 1 direct deal on the NYC to SHA route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for NYC to SHA.

Historically, deals on flights from NYC to SHA are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Shanghai, with prices from 800 USD.

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

💸 Flights from ~$800

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$796

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,347

$1,581

Save $766

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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 above the typical level.

Fly in June for prices around $905.

Connecting flights typically take 27h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for NYC to SHA.

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?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from New York to Shanghai?

How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?

Should I set a price alert for New York to Shanghai 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 above the typical level.

Fly in June for prices around $905.

Connecting flights typically take 27h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for NYC to SHA.

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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Dec 03

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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?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Shanghai?