Cheap flights from Shanghai to New York

2 nonstop flights a week. Operated by China Eastern, about 14h 55m in the air, 7,368 mi (11,858 km). Tickets from $456, nonstop from $911.

Flights from Shanghai to New York

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Prices by day: Shanghai to New York

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Shanghai to New York at a glance

flight time, nonstop
14h 55m
straight-line distance
7,368 mi (11,858 km)
flights a week
2
next flight
10 November
departure time
11:30
lowest price, with a connection, 1 February
$456
lowest nonstop price
$911
airline
1

Shanghai to New York ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: February 2027, tickets from $456. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is August 2027: from $562. The average across months is $499.

Shanghai to New York flight schedule

2 flights a week. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
MU 587
China Eastern
11:30 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
13:25 John F. Kennedy International, terminal 1
14h 55m
Tue, Sun
Boeing 777-300ER

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. New York is 13 hours behind Shanghai. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Shanghai to New York

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Shanghai to New York depart and land

Departure from Shanghai

2 flights a week, terminal 1, 20 mi (32 km) from the city centre

Arrival in New York

2 flights a week, terminal 1, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

When to visit New York

Weather by month

Best time to visit: August and September, +25° to +29° by day, sea +22° to +24°. In November it is +12° by day and +4° at night, sea +12°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+4° −3° +5° 10 days
Feb
+6° −3° +4° 10 days
Mar
+11° +1° +6° 10 days
Apr
+16° +6° +10° 11 days
May
+22° +12° +15° 12 days
Jun
+27° +17° +19° 10 days
Jul
+30° +21° +24° 14 days
Aug
+29° +20° +24° 11 days
Sep
+25° +16° +22° 10 days
Oct
+19° +10° +18° 8 days
Nov
+12° +4° +12° 8 days
Dec
+7° −1° +7° 11 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Shanghai to New York?
A nonstop flight takes 14 hours 55 minutes on average.
How far is New York from Shanghai?
7,368 mi (11,858 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai to New York?
China Eastern (2 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Shanghai to New York?
There are 2 a week, about 0.3 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Shanghai to New York?
The flight departs at 11:30 (MU587). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New York?
February 2027: tickets from $456. The most expensive is August 2027, from $562.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Shanghai to New York?
1 February 2027 (Monday): from $456 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Shanghai to New York?
China Eastern: nonstop tickets from $911 on 24 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Shanghai. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Shanghai airport do flights to New York leave from?
Shanghai Pudong International (2 a week).