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Flight deals from Shanghai to New York

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to New York? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.CHF 323 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 13 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 323, select.
New York.CHF 374 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 374, select.
New York.CHF 374 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 374, select.
New York.CHF 374 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 374, select.
New York.CHF 374 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 374, select.
New York.CHF 374 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 374, select.
New York.CHF 374 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 374, select.
New York.CHF 374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 374, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to New York flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from CHF 323
Jun
from CHF 374
Jul
from CHF 493
Aug
from CHF 519
Sep
from CHF 374
Oct
from CHF 374
Nov
from CHF 374
Dec
from CHF 374
Jan
from CHF 529
Feb
from CHF 374
Mar
from CHF 374
Apr
from CHF 534

Direct flights from Shanghai to New York

Alternative Shanghai to New York routes

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

Shanghai to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundCHF 323
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time14 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week3

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

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to New York is CHF 528. 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.
14 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to New York.
China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to New York.
As of May 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Shanghai to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New York is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near New York is New York Newark – which is 14.1 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from CHF 528.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to New York on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 55 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 New York 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to New York is SWISS. And the cheapest airline that flies to New York Newark Airport is China Eastern.

How to find cheap flights to New York from Shanghai

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  • Flex your dates to find the best Shanghai-New York ticket prices. If you are 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 New York from Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Shanghai-New York 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 Shanghai and New York? 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 Shanghai and New York. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to New York, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to New York flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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