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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to New York

Popular airlines from Shanghai to New York

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Shanghai to New York, including China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways. China Eastern Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to New York according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to New York in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 1,046, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 2,193.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to New York

The distance between Shanghai and New York is approximately 11,870.79km. It takes around 14 hours 42 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to New York. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 695
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 1,057
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,870.79km
Average flight time14 hours 42 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–New York route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to New York.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to New York?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to New York purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to New York is Mar, with an average price of S$ 771, and the most expensive month is Aug, with an average price of up to S$ 1,376.

S$ 1,376
S$ 1,074
S$ 771
S$ 469
    Cheapest
  • S$ 1,375
    Jan
  • S$ 1,045
    Feb
  • S$ 771
    Mar
  • S$ 1,106
    Apr
  • S$ 869
    May
  • S$ 1,030
    Jun
  • S$ 1,375
    Jul
  • S$ 1,376
    Aug
  • S$ 1,072
    Sep
  • S$ 1,051
    Oct
  • S$ 975
    Nov
  • S$ 928
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to New York?

The average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to New York purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to New York is Mar, with an average price of S$ 1,349, and the most expensive month is Aug, with an average price of up to S$ 2,425.

S$ 2,425
S$ 1,887
S$ 1,349
S$ 811
    Cheapest
  • S$ 1,748
    Jan
  • S$ 1,977
    Feb
  • S$ 1,349
    Mar
  • S$ 1,762
    Apr
  • S$ 2,161
    May
  • S$ 1,928
    Jun
  • S$ 1,859
    Jul
  • S$ 2,425
    Aug
  • S$ 1,868
    Sep
  • S$ 1,905
    Oct
  • S$ 1,363
    Nov
  • S$ 1,829
    Dec

Which day of the week has the lowest fares for flights from Shanghai to New York?

The average weekly fares for flights from Shanghai to New York on different dates. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Mon offers the lowest fares for flights from Shanghai to New York, while Sun typically has the highest fares.

S$ 1,463
S$ 1,293
S$ 1,123
S$ 952
  • S$ 1,122
    Mon
  • S$ 1,335
    Tue
  • S$ 1,317
    Wed
  • S$ 1,275
    Thu
  • S$ 1,329
    Fri
  • S$ 1,343
    Sat
  • S$ 1,462
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to New York (NYC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air India offers one-way fares as low as S$ 695 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to JFK on Sat, Mar 21), while Philippine Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 1,057 departing on Tue, Jan 27 and returning on Sun, Feb 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to New York with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 14 hours 42 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to New York (NYC).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to New York is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Shanghai to New York. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/-/-/-/S -- MU587 (12:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to New York, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Mar 21, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 695.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New York travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to New York is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to New York on January 29, 2026 with Xiamen Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 694.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in New York, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (PVG-JFK) is by far the most common option on this route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) Stewart International Airport (SWF).
  • The time difference between New York and Shanghai is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to New York

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to New York?

The average fare for all direct flights from Shanghai to New York. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to New York, with prices starting from S$ 1,005.

S$ 740
S$ 1,005
S$ 1,270
S$ 1,535
S$ 1,800
Delta Air Lines
S$ 1,005
Delta Air Lines
Air China
S$ 1,040
Air China
United Airlines
S$ 1,095
United Airlines
Japan Airlines
S$ 1,643
Japan Airlines
Cathay Pacific
S$ 1,665
Cathay Pacific
China Eastern Airlines
S$ 1,800
China Eastern Airlines