International route
Cheap flights from New York to Shanghai
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). 7,378 miles, 14h 45m nonstop.
JFK to PVG at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,378 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADL2 airlinesAmerican, Delta
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 12h aheadShanghai vs New York
New York to Shanghai
Round trips from $458
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to Shanghai
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 25 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL, BOM · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAH, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, TIJ · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)UAB62 airlines
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American and Delta fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through MEX or GDL is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $458; September 2026 is the most expensive at $619 and up, a difference of $161 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 12 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search New York to ShanghaiNew York to Shanghai: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 14h 45m gate to gate, covering 7,378 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to PVG?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Shanghai (PVG), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, GDL and LAX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Shanghai?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Shanghai (PVG), starting at $458 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Shanghai flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and PVG on Asia/Shanghai time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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