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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs301,807. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.Rs87,594 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs87,594, select.
Shanghai.Rs99,215 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs99,215, select.
Shanghai.Rs100,648 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs100,648, select.
Shanghai.Rs101,403 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs101,403, select.
Shanghai.Rs161,604 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,604, select.
Shanghai.Rs161,604 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,604, select.
Shanghai.Rs161,604 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,604, select.
Shanghai.Rs163,692 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs163,692, select.
Shanghai.Rs168,923 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs168,923, select.
Shanghai.Rs168,923 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs168,923, select.
Shanghai.Rs168,923 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs168,923, select.
Shanghai.Rs177,652 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs177,652, select.
Shanghai.Rs177,774 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs177,774, select.
Shanghai.Rs223,172 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs223,172, select.
Shanghai.Rs223,416 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs223,416, select.
Shanghai.Rs225,814 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs225,814, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in September.
Apr
from Rs100,648
May
from Rs161,604
Jun
from Rs177,652
Jul
from Rs161,604
Aug
from Rs101,403
Sep
from Rs87,594
Oct
from Rs99,215
Nov
from Rs163,692
Dec
from Rs168,923
Jan
from Rs168,923
Feb
from Rs168,923
Mar
from Rs161,604

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai

Alternative New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai routes

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

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from Rs107,618
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from Rs87,594
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New York to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs87,594
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time15 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai is Rs256,695. 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 7 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai.
Air China, China Cargo and China Eastern fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai.
As of April 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai is usually August.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from Rs256,695.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Shanghai on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 7 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.
Currently, Philippine Airlines and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai is 14 hours 55 minutes.

  • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of New York.

  • With two flights a week between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 15:25. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from JFK to PVG is with China Eastern Airlines at 16:25.

  • To avoid missing your JFK to Shanghai flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Direct New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai tickets are available for booking. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is where you'll step off the plane.

  • China Eastern Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from JFK to Shanghai. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • JFK is about 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near JFK. Whether you have an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

  • When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai flight is Rs87,594. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs256,695. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from JFK to Shanghai if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • Landing cheap tickets from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across each month and pick up a sweet deal.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to Shanghai by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:

  • Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from JFK to Shanghai. If you're going away during a peak period, book even earlier to get the lowest price.

  • The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • After your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Following your JFK to Shanghai flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SHA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from SHA in advance so you can simply grab the keys and get going.

  • You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • December is the quietest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai, while February is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Puyang is another standout destination in China and is around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Shanghai

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