Flying from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) leaving from here.
Around 14 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of New York.
The most popular route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Choose from 2 direct services every week. China Eastern Airlines operates a 3:25pm departure between JFK and PVG.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from New York to PVG.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can find a direct flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
China Eastern Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport departing from JFK.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between JFK and PVG is China Eastern.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to PVG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and PVG:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to PVG flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can lock in a plane ticket from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with one or more stops departing from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LGA and PVG:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 55 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights departing from LGA make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 69% of the time.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Have a late flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near PVG and shut your eyes sooner:
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
Central Shanghai is around 48 kilometres from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 405 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 769 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to PVG if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from New York to PVG.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Shanghai. February is when most people book flights from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your New York to PVG plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Shanghai isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that should be on your list include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another great destination in China, consider Puyang, about 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are the start of reasons to visit.