Cheap Flights from New York City (NYC) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
85%Trains in Shanghai are 85% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$3.63
Shanghai$0.55
MealMid-priced restaurant
70%A meal in Shanghai is 70% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City$16.00
Shanghai$4.82
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
30%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 30% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$3.00
Shanghai$2.20
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
31%Coffee in Shanghai is 31% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$5.00
Shanghai$3.46
Exchange rate
1 USD = 7.3 CNY
1 CNY = 0.14 USD
Last checked on Thu, 03/27
Distance: 7366 miles
New York City airports
La Guardia (LGA)How far from city center: 5 miles
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city center: 14 miles
Stewart (SWF)How far from city center: 52 miles
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city center: 19 miles
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city center: 4 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Shanghai

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from New York City to Shanghai, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Shanghai is $500. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai more expensive than New York City to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Shanghai costs an average of 2.20 USD , 27% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 3.00 USD,

while train tickets cost 85% less at Shanghai: $ 0.55 USD versus $ 3.63 USD at New York City.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 4.82 USD euros in Shanghai, 70% less than the 16.00 USD euros in New York City.

The price of the coffee is around 31% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 3.46 USD, while in New York City the coffee costs 5.00 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from New York City to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to Shanghai are October, June and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to visit Shanghai depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, April is the best month to fly to Shanghai from New York City in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and March. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, July and May are the months with fewer searches for New York City - Shanghai.
How long does the flight from New York City to Shanghai take?
Flight length from New York City to Shanghai is around 18:36 hours on average, at an average distance of 14,501 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between New York City and Shanghai?

The main route from New York City to Shanghai is: John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Hongqiao (SHA). The following airlines fly this route:

Japan Airlines.

All Nippon Airways.

Alternatively, you can find New York City - Shanghai flights between John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Pu Dong (PVG) with the following airline(s) flying the route: China Airlines.

Japan Airlines.

All Nippon Airways.

Which airlines fly from New York City to Shanghai?

The airlines that fly non-stop from New York City to Shanghai are:

  • China Eastern Airlines.
  • China Southern Airlines.
  • Air China.

Air China, stopping at Beijing during at least 95 minutes.

  • China Southern Airlines, with 120 minutes of layover in Wuhan.
  • China Southern Airlines, with 135 minutes scale in Guangzhou.

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