Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to New York

Choose from 16 carriers that fly from Shanghai to New York, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.
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Book direct flights from Shanghai to New York: One way flights from INR 93,092, round trip flights from INR 182,125. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to New York are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to New York

The distance between Shanghai and New York is approximately 11,870.79 km. It takes around 14 hours 35 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 priceINR 49,721
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceINR 81,680
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,870.79 km
Average flight time14 hours 35 minutes
Popular airlineAir China

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to New York?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to New York flights: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one way flight prices from INR 38,486.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to New York, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to New York (SHA-NYC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as INR 49,721 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to JFK on Mon, Jan 26), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from INR 81,680 departing on Wed, Jan 21 and returning on Wed, Jan 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to New York with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Asiana Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Air Premia Korean Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 14 hours 35 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 (11:55)
  • 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 Mon, Jan 26, with one-way flights priced at just INR 49,721.
    · 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 December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to New York on December 18, 2025 with Eastar Jet, with prices starting at INR 40,038.
  • 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) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 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 canceled 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.