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 18h 05m on average. Another popular route from New York to Shanghai is flying from Newark to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 20h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 cheapest airline that flies from New York to Shanghai?

Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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.

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.

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 December 2025, 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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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 $1,046 to $1,792. The lowest price recently found on this route was $836.

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12:25 am - 5:10 pm

EWR

PVG

27h 45m1 stop

11:05 pm - 11:30 pm

PVG

EWR

36h 25m1 stop

$836Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 13

12:25 am - 5:10 pm

EWR

PVG

27h 45m1 stop

11:05 pm - 10:30 pm

PVG

EWR

36h 25m1 stop

$845Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

12:25 am - 5:10 pm

EWR

PVG

27h 45m1 stop

11:05 pm - 11:30 pm

PVG

EWR

36h 25m1 stop

$854Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 13

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

LGA

PVG

20h 20m1 stop

5:30 pm - 3:49 pm

PVG

LGA

35h 19m1 stop

$973Delta

Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

LGA

PVG

21h 20m1 stop

5:30 pm - 11:37 pm

PVG

LGA

18h 07m1 stop

$974Delta

Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 19

1:40 pm - 12:20 pm

JFK

SHA

33h 40m1 stop

1:35 pm - 5:45 am

SHA

JFK

29h 10m1 stop

$1,012Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27

8:00 am - 5:05 pm

LGA

SHA

45h 05m2 stops

6:25 pm - 1:20 pm

SHA

LGA

30h 55m2 stops

$1,021Korean Air

Sat, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 16

1:40 pm - 12:20 pm

JFK

SHA

33h 40m1 stop

4:35 pm - 12:00 pm

SHA

JFK

32h 25m1 stop

$1,026Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27

6:00 am - 12:25 pm

EWR

SHA

41h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 12:40 am

SHA

EWR

24h 00m2 stops

$1,059ANA

Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 19

1:15 pm - 12:25 pm

LGA

SHA

34h 10m2 stops

1:40 pm - 12:13 pm

SHA

LGA

35h 33m2 stops

$1,091ANA

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Feb 5

EVA Air flights from New York to Shanghai

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EVA Air

Mar 3

JFK12:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 11

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 25m

1 stop

JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,025

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Feb 17

JFK12:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 8

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 25m

1 stop

JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,085

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Jan 8

JFK12:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 23

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 25m

1 stop

JFK9:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,320

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Asiana Airlines flights from New York to Shanghai

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Asiana Airlines

Jan 12

JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 45m

1 stop

PVG11:55 amShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 27

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

37h 35m

1 stop

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$971

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Asiana Airlines

Mar 13

JFK12:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

PVG9:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 21

PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

34h 25m

1 stop

JFK10:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$973

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Asiana Airlines

Jan 25

JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 35m

1 stop

SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 1

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$974

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EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sun 3/1

12:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/13

11:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$836

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 1/13

12:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

11:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$845

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sat 2/28

12:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/13

11:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$854

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

5:30 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop35h 19m

$973

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/19

5:30 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$974

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

1:40 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

1:35 pm-5:45 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,012

New YorkShanghai

LGA - SHA

LGASHA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/28

8:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops45h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/16

6:25 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,021

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

1:40 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

4:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,026

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

1:40 pm-12:40 am

2 stops24h 00m

$1,059

New YorkShanghai

LGA - SHA

LGASHA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/15

1:15 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/5

1:40 pm-12:13 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$1,091

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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 $1,046.

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 $1,337. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to Shanghai for around $1,725.

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 $1,270 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 $1,188 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Shanghai flights?

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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?
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 December 2025, 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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Delta	PriceFrom $596	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,016 reviews	Search Delta flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $621	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,662 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $691	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,126 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $782	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 502 reviews	Search Asiana Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,114 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 795 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $883	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,109 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,071 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $938	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 134 reviews	Search Air China flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $972	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,698 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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