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Flight deals from New York Newark to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York Newark Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 22,805. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.R 9,388 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,388, select.
Shanghai.R 9,391 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,391, select.
Shanghai.R 9,534 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,534, select.
Shanghai.R 10,136 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,136, select.
Shanghai.R 11,054 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,054, select.
Shanghai.R 11,057 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,057, select.
Shanghai.R 11,121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,121, select.
Shanghai.R 11,125 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,125, select.
Shanghai.R 11,127 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,127, select.
Shanghai.R 11,179 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,179, select.
Shanghai.R 11,692 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,692, select.
Shanghai.R 11,697 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,697, select.
Shanghai.R 14,152 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,152, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from R 11,703
Jun
from R 11,707
Jul
from R 11,189
Aug
from R 9,400
Sep
from R 9,397
Oct
from R 9,543
Nov
from R 10,146
Dec
from R 11,135
Jan
from R 11,065
Feb
from R 11,138
Mar
from R 11,067
Apr
from R 11,131

New York Newark to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York Newark to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from R 9,508
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from R 9,388
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New York to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 9,397
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Shanghai Pudong is R 17,142. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York Newark to Shanghai Pudong. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 17,126.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from New York Newark to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Shanghai Pudong is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York Newark Airport and Shanghai Pudong Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 15 hours 5 minutes.

  • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai 12 hours ahead of New York.

  • You can choose from seven weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 10:45.

  • Leave enough time to make your EWR to PVG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • United Airlines has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if time allows.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is United Airlines.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between EWR and PVG:

    • Narita International Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • At the moment, R 9,397 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,142. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EWR to PVG.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from EWR to PVG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • When it comes to Newark Liberty International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.3% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near EWR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another sought-after destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without visiting Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Shanghai

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.