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

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Korean Air, Delta and China 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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 17m on average. Another popular route from New York to Shanghai is flying from Newark to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 17h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 September 2025, there are 16 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 $983 to $1,101. The lowest price recently found on this route was $646.

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8:30 pm - 1:25 pmEWR-PVG

51h 55m2 stops

8:40 pm - 5:00 amPVG-EWR

45h 20m2 stops

$646Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17

3:55 pm - 10:20 amEWR-PVG

30h 25m2 stops

11:25 am - 8:09 amPVG-EWR

32h 44m2 stops

$744Air China

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

11:40 pm - 6:35 pmJFK-PVG

29h 55m1 stop

7:50 pm - 7:20 pmPVG-JFK

36h 30m1 stop

$937China Airlines

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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 17

1:20 am - 6:35 pmJFK-PVG

29h 15m1 stop

12:05 pm - 8:40 pmPVG-JFK

20h 35m1 stop

$940China Airlines

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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 5

7:00 pm - 3:50 pmJFK-PVG

32h 50m1 stop

6:00 pm - 6:29 amPVG-JFK

25h 29m2 stops

$949Delta

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 9

4:50 pm - 3:20 pmJFK-PVG

33h 30m1 stop

6:00 pm - 10:47 amPVG-JFK

29h 47m2 stops

$950Delta

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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 15

10:00 am - 12:05 pmJFK-SHA

38h 05m1 stop

1:20 pm - 6:00 amSHA-JFK

28h 40m1 stop

$995Cathay Pacific

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Mon, Sep 22 - Sun, Oct 5

2:50 pm - 12:05 pmJFK-SHA

33h 15m1 stop

4:50 pm - 6:00 amSHA-JFK

25h 10m1 stop

$1,006Cathay Pacific

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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 7

12:00 pm - 5:10 pmJFK-SHA

40h 10m1 stop

6:25 pm - 10:00 amSHA-JFK

28h 35m1 stop

$1,033Korean Air

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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Dec 6

12:00 pm - 5:10 pmJFK-SHA

40h 10m1 stop

6:25 pm - 6:45 pmSHA-JFK

37h 20m2 stops

$1,044Korean Air

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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 24

Cathay Pacific flights from New York to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 22

JFK10:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 5

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$995

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 29

JFK2:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 7

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 10m

1 stop

JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,006

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 1

JFK10:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 55m

1 stop

SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 14

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 10m

1 stop

JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,009

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EVA Air flights from New York to Shanghai

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EVA Air

Sep 29

JFK1:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 21

PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

20h 55m

1 stop

JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$977

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EVA Air

Oct 1

JFK1:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 40m

1 stop

PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 23

PVG11:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

22h 45m

1 stop

JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$998

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EVA Air

Sep 22

JFK1:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 18

PVG1:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m

1 stop

JFK9:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,002

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EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 11/3

8:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops51h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

8:40 pm-5:00 am

2 stops45h 20m

$646

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 10/14

3:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/21

11:25 am-8:09 am

2 stops32h 44m

$744

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

11:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

7:50 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$937

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

$940

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

7:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/9

6:00 pm-6:29 am

2 stops25h 29m

$949

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

4:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/15

6:00 pm-10:47 am

2 stops29h 47m

$950

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/22

10:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

1:20 pm-6:00 am

1 stop28h 40m

$995

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

2:50 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/7

4:50 pm-6:00 am

1 stop25h 10m

$1,006

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/12

12:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/6

6:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,033

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

12:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/24

6:25 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,044

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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 $1,040, 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 $1,093.

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 $1,361. 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 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 $1,497.

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 $1,273 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 $1,201 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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Fastest flight time	14h 50m
Direct flights	Tue and Thu
Airports in Shanghai	1 airport

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 is 1 airport near Shanghai: 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 19h 45m 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 September 2025, there are 16 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 $656	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $870	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,965 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $877	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 998 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $880	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 768 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $953	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $957	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $964	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 101 reviews	Search Air China flights
Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $965	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 481 reviews	Search Asiana Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $972	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,622 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $981	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,140 reviews	Search Korean Air flights

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