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775 € Cheap Flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.775 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 775 €, select.
Shanghai.775 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 775 €, select.
Shanghai.775 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 775 €, select.
Shanghai.776 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 776 €, select.
Shanghai.777 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 777 €, select.
Shanghai.779 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 15 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 779 €, select.
Shanghai.784 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 24 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 784 €, select.
Shanghai.784 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 784 €, 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 December.
Sep
from 797 €
Oct
from 784 €
Nov
from 777 €
Dec
from 775 €
Jan
from 793 €
Feb
from 784 €
Mar
from 790 €
Apr
from 863 €
May
from 785 €
Jun
from 1.090 €
Jul
from 1.167 €
Aug
from 931 €

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.

New York to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found775 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time14 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week3

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 775 €. 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 49 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 September 2025, there are 3 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 September.
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 775 €.
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 Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 49 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 September, the average temperature is usually around 24°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, Turkish Airlines and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

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

  • Approximately 14 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai.

  • Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York, where John F. Kennedy International Airport is located. Shanghai runs on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • With two weekly flights between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the busiest route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 15:25. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from JFK to PVG is with China Eastern Airlines at 16:25.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JFK to Shanghai flight.

  • Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai ticket. Begin your trip at JFK and land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • Check out the deals with China Eastern Airlines. This airline has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from JFK to Shanghai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel close to JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

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

  • 394 € is currently the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai flight. Return plane tickets start at 775 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • To snag cheap flights from JFK to Shanghai, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • The best month for scoring cheap John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from JFK to Shanghai.

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

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The centre of Shanghai is around 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Once your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 20 minutes.

  • There are some great places to rest your head close to SHA. Kick back and get cosy after your JFK to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Why run on someone else's schedule? Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and call the shots on your own adventure. Book a set of wheels here with Hertz.

  • Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from SHA in advance so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.

  • The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • Before booking your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Shanghai offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and fewer crowds.

  • Before locking in your John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from JFK to Shanghai around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its must-visit sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in China, head for Puyang, roughly 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园 are key reasons to visit.

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