How often are flights from New York to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 42% of flights between New York and Shanghai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 475 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Shanghai flights?

According to our data, China Eastern have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 23% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

United Airlines, Delta, and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Korean Air, Cathay Pacific and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from New York according to our data. Korean Air is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from New York to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of New York and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 15m on average. Another popular route from New York to Shanghai is flying from Newark to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 21h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

2 flights are operational weekly from New York to Shanghai as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Shanghai flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from New York to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Shanghai?

As of January 2026, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Shanghai?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, 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 required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $917 to $1,775. The lowest price recently found on this route was $845.

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12:00 pm - 12:25 pm

EWR

PVG

36h 25m2 stops

7:10 am - 7:38 am

PVG

EWR

36h 28m2 stops

$845Air China

mar., mar. 24 - mar., mar. 31

12:00 pm - 12:25 pm

EWR

PVG

36h 25m2 stops

7:10 am - 7:38 am

PVG

EWR

36h 28m2 stops

$859Air China

mar., mar. 17 - mar., mar. 31

12:00 pm - 11:00 am

EWR

PVG

34h 00m2 stops

7:20 am - 5:45 am

PVG

EWR

35h 25m2 stops

$882Air China

mar., feb. 3 - mar., feb. 10

11:40 pm - 6:35 pm

JFK

PVG

29h 55m1 stop

12:05 pm - 7:20 pm

PVG

JFK

20h 15m1 stop

$955China Airlines

jue., feb. 5 - jue., feb. 12

11:40 pm - 6:35 pm

JFK

PVG

29h 55m1 stop

12:05 pm - 8:20 pm

PVG

JFK

20h 15m1 stop

$968China Airlines

dom., feb. 15 - mar., mar. 17

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

LGA

PVG

20h 20m1 stop

5:30 pm - 11:44 pm

PVG

LGA

19h 14m1 stop

$983Delta

mar., feb. 17 - lun., feb. 23

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

LGA

PVG

20h 20m1 stop

6:00 pm - 8:57 am

PVG

LGA

27h 57m2 stops

$988Delta

lun., feb. 2 - jue., feb. 12

6:00 pm - 12:25 pm

EWR

SHA

29h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 12:40 am

SHA

EWR

24h 00m2 stops

$1,060ANA

mié., feb. 4 - jue., feb. 26

6:00 pm - 12:25 pm

EWR

SHA

29h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 5:45 am

SHA

EWR

29h 05m2 stops

$1,093ANA

mié., ene. 21 - dom., feb. 8

8:00 pm - 5:10 pm

LGA

SHA

33h 10m2 stops

6:25 pm - 1:21 pm

SHA

LGA

30h 56m2 stops

$1,122Korean Air

lun., mar. 23 - vie., abr. 3

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ANA

Feb 2

JFK12:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 10

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

JFK9:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,024

ANA

Jan 20

JFK12:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 3

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

JFK9:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,035

ANA

Jan 21

JFK12:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 9

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

JFK9:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037

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Japan Airlines

Jan 11

JFK10:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 13

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 20m

1 stop

JFK4:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,124

Japan Airlines

Jan 10

JFK10:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 12

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 20m

1 stop

JFK4:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,129

Japan Airlines

Jan 11

JFK10:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 13

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 20m

1 stop

JFK4:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,136

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EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

mar. 3/24

12:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/31

7:10 am-7:38 am

2 stops36h 28m

$845

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

mar. 3/17

12:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/31

7:10 am-7:38 am

2 stops36h 28m

$859

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

mar. 2/3

12:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 2/10

7:20 am-5:45 am

2 stops35h 25m

$882

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/5

11:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/12

12:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$955

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/15

11:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/17

12:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$968

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

mar. 2/17

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 2/23

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$983

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

lun. 2/2

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/12

6:00 pm-8:57 am

2 stops27h 57m

$988

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

mié. 2/4

6:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 2/26

1:40 pm-12:40 am

2 stops24h 00m

$1,060

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

mié. 1/21

6:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 2/8

1:40 pm-5:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,093

New YorkShanghai

LGA - SHA

LGASHA

New York LaGuardia

lun. 3/23

8:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 4/3

6:25 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$1,122

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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 cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from New York is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,004, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $1,042.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,331. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to Shanghai for around $1,806.

What is the cheapest New York to Shanghai flight route?

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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 $1,267 when searching weeks out. 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 $1,191 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 50m
Direct flights	Tue and Thu
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The fastest flight from New York to Shanghai takes 14h 50m

Direct flights go from New York to Shanghai on Tuesday and Thursday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From New York there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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How far is New York to Shanghai by plane?
Shanghai is 7361.5 mi away from New York. Typically, this will take 14h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Shanghai?
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As of January 2026, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Shanghai?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, 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 required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

United Airlines, Delta, and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Shanghai

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How often are flights from New York to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 42% of flights between New York and Shanghai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 475 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Shanghai flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Shanghai flights?

According to our data, China Eastern have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 23% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

2 flights are operational weekly from New York to Shanghai as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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