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Flights from New York to Shanghai

Find cheap airlines flights from New York to Shanghai

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from New York to Shanghai, including Cathay Pacific, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Shanghai

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from New York to Shanghai: One way flights from KWD 254, round trip flights from KWD 640. Cheapest next 3 months.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | New York to Shanghai

The distance between New York and Shanghai is about 11,870.79 km. It takes around 14 hours 57 minutes on average to fly from New York to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price KWD 162
Cheapest return ticket price KWD 299
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 11,870.79 km
Average flight time 14 hours 57 minutes
Popular airline Cathay Pacific

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for New York to Shanghai flights: Jul 27 to Aug 3 — one way flight prices from KWD 139.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from New York to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from New York (NYC) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around KWD 494.

  • How long does it take to fly from New York (NYC) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 14 hours 57 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York (NYC) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from New York (NYC) to Shanghai (SHA): United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from New York to Shanghai

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for New York to Shanghai airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Wed, Jul 23 at KWD 254 for one-way flights.
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