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Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from New York to Shanghai

Alternative New York to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 3,643
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time15 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from New York to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Shanghai is AED 3,643. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Shanghai.
Air China, China Eastern and United fly direct from New York to Shanghai.
There are 72 flights per week flying from New York to Shanghai, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Shanghai is usually September.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from AED 3,643.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Shanghai on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Norse Atlantic Airways, and the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong Airport is China Eastern.

How to find cheap flights from New York to Shanghai

Looking for cheap flight tickets from New York to Shanghai? Skyscanner compares flight prices across more than 1,200 airlines and travel providers.

Regardless of whether you're looking for a one-way ticket to Shanghai or a return flight, here are some tips to secure the best flight price and make planning your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit search. From Emirates and Etihad to international carriers like Air India and Wizz Air, we compare all major airlines with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from New York to Shanghai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.

  • Flex your dates to find the cheapest NYC - SHA flight tickets on Skyscanner. Search for flights but don’t enter the departure date and instead click ‘whole month’. This tool will find the cheapest month and dates to fly to Shanghai from New York.

  • Set up a Price Alert for New York-Shanghai flight tickets. You can easily track the fare of flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal. Or download our app and get price alerts straight to your phone.

  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between New York and Shanghai? Make sure to tick 'Non-stop flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.

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Book flight tickets from New York to Shanghai with extra peace of mind

Back in 2020, most airlines introduced policies to make travel during COVID-19 as easy as possible. The worst of the pandemic is now over, but some of these policies remain in place for you to take advantage of as you step back out into the world.

  • Find flexible getaways. Some airlines introduced flexible booking policies in 2020 – and many of these are still available. If you book a flexible plane ticket from New York to Shanghai, it means your money is still safe if your flights are changed or cancelled due to COVID-19.

  • Get insured. Choose travel cost protection that covers COVID-19, too. It's available at the checkout as you book your flight from New York to Shanghai with us.

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