How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are round-trip flights from New York to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Shanghai is $873. 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.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Shanghai?

15 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Shanghai?

Air China, China Eastern and United fly direct from New York to Shanghai.

How many flights are there a week from New York to Shanghai?

There are 18 flights per week flying from New York to Shanghai, as of May 2024.

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

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Shanghai is usually September.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 20.3 miles away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from $873 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Shanghai on Thursday, September 26, 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from New York to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from New York to Shanghai?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 66°F. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 84°F. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 39°F. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from New York to Shanghai?

The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Norse Atlantic Airways, and the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong Airport is China Eastern.

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Shanghai.$873 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 26, returning Wed, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Sep 26, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Oct 9, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $873, select.

Shanghai.$897 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 14, returning Mon, May 20.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, May 14, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, May 20, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $897, select.

Shanghai.$937 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 15, returning Mon, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Oct 15, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Nov 4, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $937, select.

Shanghai.$952 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 27, returning Mon, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with Fly Play and Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Stewart International on Mon, May 27, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Jun 3, arriving in Stewart International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $952, select.

Shanghai.$989 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 3, returning Wed, Jun 26.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, Jun 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Jun 26, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $989, select.

Shanghai.$1,097 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 26, returning Sun, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Nov 26, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Dec 1, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,097, select.

Shanghai.$1,200 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 24, returning Sat, Feb 1.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Dec 24, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Feb 1, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,200, select.

Shanghai.$1,256 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 2, returning Wed, Oct 30.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Wed, Oct 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Oct 30, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,256, select.

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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 May.

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New York to Shanghai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$873
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	15 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	Air China
Average flights per week	18

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 $873. 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 18 flights per week flying from New York to Shanghai, as of May 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 20.3 miles away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from $873.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Shanghai on Thursday, September 26, 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 66°F. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 84°F. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 39°F. 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.

Airport Options in New York

If you are looking to travel from New York to Shanghai, there are a few airport choices in New York to consider as your starting off point.

JFK International Airport

JFK International Airport is the primary airport for international travel in the United States and the fifth busiest airport overall in the country. Because JFK International Airport is the central hub of international flights to and from the United States, they do offer the widest variety of airline options when you are planning to fly to Shanghai. Some of the airlines that provide flight options from JFK International to Shanghai include:

Hainan Airlines
Air China
Aeroflot
China Eastern
Air Berlin
China Airlines
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Asiana

These are just a few of the different options available for flying from JFK International Airport to Shanghai, meaning that you will always have options available to you. To get the best deals on these flights, use Skyscanner’s Cheapest Month search tool or sign up for Price Alerts through Skyscanner.

LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport is the other primary airport in the New York City area. It serves just shy of 30 million passengers every year. Some of the airline options available through LaGuardia Airport to Shanghai include:

China Eastern
United
Asiana
British Airways
Delta
Japan Airlines
All Nippon Airways (ANA)

Flying into Shanghai

There are active airports in Shanghai. However, the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport focuses primarily on domestic and regional flights and because of that, it is more than likely that when you arrive in Shanghai, you will landing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Most flights coming into Shanghai from the United States arrive at Terminal 2 of the Pudong International Airport, though Delta Airlines and a few others also utilize Terminal 1.

Shanghai Pudong Airport is the hub for international travel in China and is a very large airport. When you arrive, you will be directed through customs. Once you are ready to leave the airport, you will have a variety of transportation options at your disposal. There are 9 different airport bus routes that can get you virtually anywhere in Shanghai you need to go. You can also utilize the high-speed Manglev train line which runs from Pudong Airport to other stations throughout Shanghai. Other rail and metro line options are also available as well as taxis and limousines if you so choose. Rental cars are not available at Shanghai Pudong Airport, so you should plan accordingly for your arrival.

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