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New York City Shanghai
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Mon, 13 May JFK - SHA
Wed, 15 May SHA - JFK
£1166 £1101
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New York City Shanghai
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Fri, 10 May JFK - PVG
£486 £473
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New York City Shanghai
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Sat, 18 May JFK - PVG
Tue, 21 May PVG - JFK
£1194 £1181
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Thu, 23 May JFK - PVG
Mon, 27 May PVG - JFK
£1242 £1229
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
83% Trains in Shanghai are 83% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City £2.61
Shanghai £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
76% A meal in Shanghai is 76% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City £14.04
Shanghai £3.32
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 9.05 CNY
1 CNY = 0.12 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 7366 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Newark International Airport (EWR) How far from city centre: 11 miles
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city centre: 5 miles
East 34St Landing (NES) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Stewart (SWF) How far from city centre: 52 miles
Mercer County (TTN) How far from city centre: 55 miles
Shanghai airports
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 19 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from New York City to Shanghai

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from New York City to Shanghai?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from New York City to Shanghai, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from New York City to Shanghai change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from New York City to Shanghai may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from New York City to Shanghai on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between New York City and Shanghai, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between New York City to Shanghai airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Shanghai?
The total flight time between New York City and Shanghai is of around 18:36 hours on average, considering an average distance of 14,501 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from New York City to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Shanghai is 473£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to New York City?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 1.77 GBP, 12% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 2.01 GBP, while train tickets costs 83% less in Shanghai: 0.44 GBP against 2.61 GBP in New York City. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.32 GBP in Shanghai, 76% less than the 14.04 GBP in New York City. The price of the coffee is around 28% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 2.87 GBP, while in New York City the coffee costs 4.01 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to Shanghai are November, September and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, July and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - Shanghai.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from New York City to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from New York City. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between New York City and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between New York City and Shanghai is: John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • China Eastern Airlines.
  • Delta Air Lines.
Airlines with indirect flights from New York City to Shanghai are:
Airlines with indirect flights from New York City to Shanghai are:
  • Air China, stoping in Beijing for 120 minutes minimun.
  • Hainan Airlines, with 875 minutes scale in Chongqing.
  • Hainan Airlines, with 875 minutes scale in Chongqing.
Flight Duration 18 h and 36 m Flights between New York City and Shanghai take, on average, 18 h and 36 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £473 Cheapest price for a flight between New York City and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport The airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the departure airport operating flights between New York City and Shanghai
Arriving Airport Pu Dong Flights departing New York City with Shanghai as destination arrive at Pu Dong

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