New York to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for New York to Shanghai is €370 with Air India (checked on 21 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €370, departing 19 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 21 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €775, departing 5 Nov 2026, back 8 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- China Eastern, United Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines (15)
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 11,858 km
- Alternative airports
- EWR, LGA, SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with China Eastern, United Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 13 km.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 14 km.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 21 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from New York to Shanghai: Air India, from €370 (checked 21 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air India | €370Jan 19, 2027 | 3 |
| Philippine Airlines | €399Jan 20, 2027 | 5 |
| Asiana Airlines | €455Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Cathay Pacific | €455Nov 23, 2026 | 12 |
| United Airlines | €495Nov 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Air China | €501Jan 8, 2027 | 3 |
| Turkish Airlines | €624Dec 9, 2026 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from New York to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €370, found on 21 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Shanghai?
In our observations January 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €370.
Are there direct flights from New York to Shanghai?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Eastern, United Airlines.
Which airlines fly from New York to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Eastern, United Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines (15).
How long does the flight from New York to Shanghai take?
Across the 71 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 25h 40m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How much is a round trip from New York to Shanghai?
Cheapest round trip: €775, departing 5 Nov 2026, back 8 Nov 2026 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from New York to Shanghai?
Cheapest airline from New York to Shanghai: Air India, from €370 (checked 21 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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