What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Korean Air, Delta and United Airlines 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 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 August 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 19h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Shanghai

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 August 2025, there are 15 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.

$440 Cheap Flights from New York to Shanghai in 2025

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 $1,157 to $1,562. The lowest price recently found on this route was $832.

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10:00 am - 10:10 pmJFK-PVG

24h 10m1 stop

9:35 am - 6:00 amPVG-JFK

32h 25m1 stop

$832Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 23

9:00 am - 10:20 amEWR-PVG

37h 20m2 stops

1:05 pm - 7:39 amPVG-EWR

30h 34m2 stops

$859

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

1:20 am - 6:35 pmJFK-PVG

29h 15m1 stop

12:05 pm - 8:20 pmPVG-JFK

20h 15m1 stop

$860China Airlines

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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 28

1:20 am - 6:35 pmJFK-PVG

29h 15m1 stop

12:05 pm - 8:40 pmPVG-JFK

20h 35m1 stop

$864China Airlines

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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 5

9:00 am - 10:50 amEWR-PVG

37h 50m2 stops

7:20 am - 6:59 amPVG-EWR

35h 39m2 stops

$864

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 28

6:00 am - 1:45 pmEWR-PVG

19h 45m1 stop

3:45 pm - 11:31 pmPVG-EWR

19h 46m1 stop

$948Delta

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 20

6:05 am - 1:45 pmLGA-PVG

19h 40m1 stop

3:45 pm - 11:36 pmPVG-LGA

19h 51m1 stop

$948Delta

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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 15

8:00 am - 5:10 pmLGA-SHA

44h 10m2 stops

6:25 pm - 1:24 pmSHA-LGA

31h 59m2 stops

$1,145Korean Air

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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 29

6:00 am - 12:15 pmLGA-SHA

42h 15m2 stops

1:35 pm - 2:13 pmSHA-LGA

60h 38m2 stops

$1,204ANA

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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 14

2:20 pm - 12:15 pmLGA-SHA

33h 55m2 stops

1:40 pm - 1:49 pmSHA-LGA

37h 09m2 stops

$1,458ANA

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Sun, Aug 31 - Wed, Dec 24

Air China flights from New York to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on New York to Shanghai flight tickets

Air China

Sep 17

JFK2:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 1

SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

JFK11:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$889

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Air China

Sep 10

JFK2:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 24

SHA1:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 25m

1 stop

JFK10:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$908

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Air China

Sep 17

JFK2:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 24

SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

JFK11:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$915

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China Southern flights from New York to Shanghai

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China Southern

Sep 5

JFK1:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

SHA9:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 17

SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$961

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China Southern

Aug 22

JFK1:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

SHA10:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 24

SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,057

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China Southern

Aug 22

JFK1:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

SHA10:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 24

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

46h 35m

2 stops

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,210

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New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/2

10:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

9:35 am-6:00 am

1 stop32h 25m

$832

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 10/14

9:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/21

1:05 pm-7:39 am

2 stops30h 34m

$859

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

1:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

12:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$860

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/21

1:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

12:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$864

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 10/14

9:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

7:20 am-6:59 am

2 stops35h 39m

$864

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

3:45 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop19h 46m

$948

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/4

6:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

3:45 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$948

New YorkShanghai

LGA - SHA

LGASHA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/28

8:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/29

6:25 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,145

New YorkShanghai

LGA - SHA

LGASHA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/14

1:35 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops60h 38m

$1,204

New YorkShanghai

LGA - SHA

LGASHA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/31

2:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/24

1:40 pm-1:49 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$1,458

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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 $1,071, 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 $1,096.

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 $1,456. 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 $1,774.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,408. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,502.

What is the cheapest New York to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best New York - Shanghai flight prices

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 $1,277 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 $1,184 on momondo.

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

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.

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Best Price Found	$440
Fastest flight time	19h 40m
Direct flights	Tue and Thu
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from New York in the past 72 hours is $440. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $832.

The fastest flight from New York to Shanghai takes 19h 40m

Direct flights go from New York to Shanghai on Tuesday and Thursday. The only airline offering direct flights is China Eastern.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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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 19h 40m 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 August 2025, there are 15 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.

Best airlines flying from New York to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $596	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,980 reviews	Search Delta flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $885	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 762 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $916	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 94 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $943	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 968 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $953	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $957	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,940 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,131 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 473 reviews	Search Asiana Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $996	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,233 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,001	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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