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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 21,509. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.R 8,153 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,153, select.
Shanghai.R 8,591 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,591, select.
Shanghai.R 9,084 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,084, select.
Shanghai.R 9,195 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,195, select.
Shanghai.R 9,216 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,216, select.
Shanghai.R 9,217 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,217, select.
Shanghai.R 9,756 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,756, select.
Shanghai.R 9,841 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,841, select.
Shanghai.R 9,897 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,897, select.
Shanghai.R 10,088 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,088, select.
Shanghai.R 10,220 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,220, select.
Shanghai.R 11,034 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,034, select.
Shanghai.R 12,088 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,088, select.
Shanghai.R 12,627 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,627, select.
Shanghai.R 12,721 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,721, select.
Shanghai.R 17,238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 17,238, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy 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 John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from R 9,756
Jun
from R 12,088
Jul
from R 10,088
Aug
from R 8,591
Sep
from R 8,153
Oct
from R 9,084
Nov
from R 9,217
Dec
from R 11,034
Jan
from R 9,216
Feb
from R 9,195
Mar
from R 9,841
Apr
from R 9,897

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong

New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy 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 10,073
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from R 8,153
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New York to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,153
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time15 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong is R 14,991. 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.
15 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong.
Air China, China Cargo and China Eastern fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong.
As of May 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 7 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 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, Qatar Airways and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Around 14 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

  • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of New York.

  • Flights from JFK to PVG start at 15:25 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The latest departure is at 16:25 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can choose from three weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your JFK to PVG flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Travelling to Shanghai (and then discovering more of China!) is a snap with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

  • China Eastern Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for JFK to PVG flights is China Eastern Airlines.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JFK and PVG:

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • Incheon International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is R 8,153. A return fare right now is R 14,991. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from JFK to PVG, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from JFK to PVG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

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

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to PVG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Shanghai

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