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Flight deals from Shanghai to New York

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to New York? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 8,127 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Feb.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,127, select.
New York.R 8,522 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 9 Dec, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,522, select.
New York.R 8,678 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Nov.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 11 Nov, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,678, select.
New York.R 10,436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 18 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,436, select.
New York.R 11,032 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 21 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,032, select.
New York.R 11,436 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,436, select.
New York.R 11,436 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 9 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,436, select.
New York.R 11,466 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 5 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,466, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to New York flights are currently cheapest in February.
Nov
from R 8,681
Dec
from R 8,525
Jan
from R 11,036
Feb
from R 8,129
Mar
from R 10,439
Apr
from R 11,440
May
from R 11,470
Jun
from R 11,440
Jul
from R 12,232
Aug
from R 15,303
Sep
from R 13,244
Oct
from R 13,173

Direct flights from Shanghai to New York

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Shanghai to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,127
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time14 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to New York is R 14,820. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to New York.
Air China, China Eastern and United fly direct from Shanghai to New York.
As of November 2024, there are 10 flights per week flying from Shanghai to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New York is usually November 2024.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near New York is New York John F. Kennedy – which is 20.9 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from R 14,820.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to New York on Tuesday, 18 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In November, the average temperature is usually around 7°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to New York is Philippine Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to New York Newark Airport is China Eastern.

How to find cheap flights to New York from Shanghai

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  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to New York. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
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  • Flex your dates to find the best Shanghai-New York ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to New York from Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Shanghai-New York flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
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  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Shanghai and New York. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to New York, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to New York flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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