Cheap flights from Shanghai to New York

Booking roughly eight weeks out tends to land better prices before October arrives as the quieter period for this route. Spring months bring steadier demand while holiday periods in December and January see fuller schedules, so comparing dated fares helps identify value without committing to peak dates.

Full-service carriers like United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines typically include checked baggage and meal service within standard economy tickets. Low-cost options such as Xiamen Airlines or Shenzhen Airlines often charge separately for bags, seat selection and sometimes even water, while Asian and Canadian partners including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada and Air India fall somewhere in between with varying inclusion levels.

Landing after evening hours at Newark Liberty International changes your arrival strategy considerably compared to daytime landings. John F Kennedy sits closer to Manhattan than Newark does, though La Guardia offers the shortest ground transfer time despite limited international service, so factor in travel cost and timing when choosing which airport your connection uses.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of New York

8.8 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/New_York)

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• Verify passport validity and any visa requirements for entry into the United States before confirming your itinerary.
• Confirm whether Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao serves as your departure terminal since both airports offer flights to New York.
• Check baggage allowance rules carefully if booking with a low-cost carrier that charges extra fees separately.
• Ensure connections on separate tickets allow sufficient time between arrivals and departures without risking missed links.
• Compare prices across October through April since fares shift noticeably depending on which month you travel.