Flying from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
The average duration of a direct New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is 14 hours 55 minutes.
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
You can pick from 2 direct flights each week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). This is the most popular route, with China Eastern Airlines offering a 3:25pm departure from JFK to PVG.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from New York to PVG.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Go straight to your destination from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with China Eastern Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from JFK.
The most frequently booked airline between JFK and PVG is China Eastern Airlines.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to PVG departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Prefer to leave from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to PVG are offered by United Airlines.
On the EWR to PVG route, United Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and PVG:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to PVG flight:
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Choosing a plane ticket from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to PVG:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you have a late flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PVG:
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is R 5,291. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,106. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to PVG.
The best month for picking up cheap New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from New York to PVG.
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The best time to fly from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). July is when most people visit Shanghai. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your New York to PVG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum are must-do's during your Shanghai adventure.
Explore more of China
Shanghai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Puyang is another standout destination in China and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.
