Cheap Flights from New York Newark (EWR) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Shanghai

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

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Alternative New York Newark to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York Newark 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 found$1,239
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time15 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark 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 Newark to Shanghai is $1,239. 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 Newark to Shanghai.
Air China and United fly direct from New York Newark to Shanghai.
There are 15 flights per week flying from New York Newark to Shanghai, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Shanghai is usually May.
If you're flying from New York Newark Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao – which is 8.6 miles away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from $1,239.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, May 7, 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 57°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.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai from New York Newark

Looking for cheap tickets from New York Newark to Shanghai? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From Delta Air Lines to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from New York Newark to Shanghai. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Shanghai from New York Newark from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys.
  • Flex your dates to find the best New York Newark–Shanghai ticket prices. If you're flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Shanghai from New York Newark.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap New York Newark–Shanghai flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between New York Newark and Shanghai? Make sure to tick "Direct flights only" when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights from New York Newark and Shanghai. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Shanghai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
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