What to know about flights from New York to Shanghai?

The distance between New York and Shanghai is approximately 11,870.79km. The average flight time between New York and Shanghai is 15 hours 2 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£349
American Airlines American Airlines NYC-SHA 20h 50m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 21
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Cheapest return
£636
Philippine Airlines Philippine Airlines NYC-SHA 25h 5m · 2 stops Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
11,870.79km
Flight distance
15h 2m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £349 and round-trip from £636. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Shanghai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Korean Air, American Airlines, and Cathay Pacific, among 4 carriers on this route. American Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Korean Air logo Korean Air
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on New York to Shanghai Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from New York to Shanghai?

Average price of one-way tickets from New York to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from New York to Shanghai, fares are lowest in January (£547) and highest in December (£956).

£956
£752
£547
£343
    Cheapest
  • £607
    Sep
  • £699
    Oct
  • £608
    Nov
  • £956
    Dec
  • £547
    Jan
  • £607
    Feb
  • £654
    Mar
  • £638
    Apr
  • £869
    May
  • £781
    Jun
  • £629
    Jul
  • £555
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from New York to Shanghai?

Average price of return tickets from New York to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from New York to Shanghai, fares are lowest in January (£865) and highest in December (£1,764).

£1,764
£1,315
£865
£416
    Cheapest
  • £910
    Sep
  • £1,055
    Oct
  • £1,068
    Nov
  • £1,764
    Dec
  • £865
    Jan
  • £1,112
    Feb
  • £993
    Mar
  • £873
    Apr
  • £1,272
    May
  • £1,131
    Jun
  • £1,210
    Jul
  • £930
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £349 (for example, EWR–PVG on Mon, Sep 21). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Philippine Airlines offers fares from £636, departing on Wed, Nov 4 and returning on Wed, Nov 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from New York (NYC) to Shanghai (SHA) takes an average of 15 hours 2 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 2 direct flights operate each week between New York and Shanghai. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    China Eastern Airlines: S/-/T/-/-/-/- – MU588 (departure at 16:52)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from New York to Shanghai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Sep 21, with one-way fares from just £349.
    · Compare airlines. China Eastern Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Shanghai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Shanghai is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Shanghai on September 16, 2026 with Philippine Airlines, with prices starting at £334.
  • Flights to Shanghai can arrive at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The most common route connects John F. Kennedy International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (JFK–PVG).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and New York is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Shanghai is £617. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from New York to Shanghai is £1,316. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter New York and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from New York to Shanghai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.