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Cheap Flights from New York to Shanghai

11-17 hours with connections flight. Airlines: ANA, JAL, Korean Air +3 more. Fares from $600.

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New York to Shanghai Flight Overview

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Flight Details

  • Duration: 11-17 hours with connections
  • Direct Flights: No (connection required)
  • From: JFK, LGA, EWR
  • To: PVG or SHA
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Typical Prices

  • Economy: $600-1400 roundtrip
  • Cheapest: January, February, September
  • Priciest: March, April, December

Airlines Flying New York to Shanghai

ANAJALKorean AirCathay PacificSingapore AirlinesUnited

Common connection cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

Consider a stopover to break up the journey and explore another city.

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Tips for Cheap New York to Shanghai Flights

1Book direct flights on United or China Eastern 6-8 weeks ahead for $650-850 roundtrip. Non-stop JFK-Shanghai flights take 15 hours eastbound, 16 hours westbound due to jet stream winds.
2Fly Sunday-Wednesday for $200-300 cheaper fares than Friday-Saturday. Business travel peaks Thursday-Friday, driving up prices especially during Shanghai trade show seasons (April-May, September-October).
3Choose flights departing JFK between 11am-3pm to arrive Shanghai late afternoon next day. This timing helps you power through to evening, making the 13-hour time difference easier to handle.
4Use connecting flights through Seoul, Tokyo, or Taipei during Chinese New Year (late January-February) when direct flights surge $500-800 above normal. Korean Air and EVA Air offer competitive prices with 3-4 hour layovers.
5Book tickets before China announces policy changes or travel restrictions. Prices can spike 50-100% within days of news. Set Google Flights alerts and book quickly when you see sub-$700 roundtrips.

💡Savings tip: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best New York to Shanghai fares. Flexibility with dates can save you 20-30%.

FAQs About Flights to New York to Shanghai

Yes, United and China Eastern operate non-stop flights from JFK to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) daily. Flight time is about 15 hours eastbound. These direct flights typically cost $700-900 roundtrip during off-peak months (March-May, September-November) and $1,000-1,400 during summer and holidays.

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