Flights New York → Shanghai (Pudong)
As of October 2026, economy flights from New York to Shanghai (Pudong) have a typical range USD 590–4932, median USD 1390. Full range across all 301 offers: USD 510–14687. We found 54% of 301 offers from budget carriers (around USD 1390) and 46% from full-service carriers (around USD 1390).
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Best offers by airline: New York → Shanghai (Pudong)
Based on 301 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: New York → Shanghai (Pudong)
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | — | Included | — |
| Delta | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| Japan Airlines | — | Included | — |
| Gulf Air | Included | Included | — |
| Air India | Included | Included | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Philippine Airlines | — | — | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Finnair | Included | USD 30 | — |
| China Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| EVA Air | Included | Included | — |
| Asiana Airlines | — | — | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Condor | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| JetBlue | — | USD 35 | — |
| KLM | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air France | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| China Eastern | — | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
| SWISS | Included | USD 40 | — |
| Austrian Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Qantas | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Royal Air Maroc | Included | Included | — |
| British Airways | Included | USD 65 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from New York to Shanghai (Pudong) cost?
Based on 301 offers · October 2026
New York to Shanghai (Pudong) flights ranged from USD 510 to USD 14687 across 301 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 1219 and premium fares around 5472 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 301 offers.
These 301 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 758 and USD 2023
What hidden fees do New York to Shanghai (Pudong) flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on New York to Shanghai (Pudong) routes. The breakdown below is based on 301 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CX | 50 | 6% |
| DL | 28 | 3% |
| AA | 45 | 3% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
| EY | 15 | 1% |
| KE | 15 | 1% |
| JL | 0 | 0% |
| GF | 10 | 1% |
| AI | 10 | 1% |
| UA | 38 | 1% |
| QR | 20 | 1% |
| PR | 15 | 1% |
| ET | 10 | 1% |
| AS | 45 | 2% |
| AY | 40 | 4% |
| CI | 15 | 1% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
| BR | 15 | 1% |
| OZ | 15 | 1% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| DE | 45 | 3% |
| MH | 15 | 1% |
| B6 | 45 | 3% |
| KL | 47 | 3% |
| AF | 47 | 3% |
| AC | 42 | 3% |
| MU | 30 | 1% |
| LH | 36 | 1% |
| LX | 52 | 2% |
| OS | 36 | 1% |
| QF | 50 | 1% |
| AT | 10 | 0% |
| BA | 80 | 1% |
Swiss: base ~USD 2603 + fees USD 52 = ~USD 2655 total. Royal Air Maroc: base ~USD 4922 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 4932 total.
Swiss's USD 52 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Royal Air Maroc's lower-fee model — the USD 2319 base difference shrinks to USD 2277 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from New York to Shanghai (Pudong)?
37 airlines flew New York to Shanghai (Pudong) in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (American), fares ranged USD 590–664 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American | 5 | 590–664 | 590 | n/a |
 Delta | 8 | 592–595 | 595 | n/a |
 Cathay Pacific | 23 | 556–703 | 625 | 50 (8%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 1 | — | 625 | n/a |
 Gulf Air | 1 | — | 667 | 10 (1%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 42 | 584–2023 | 759 | 28 (4%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | — | 778 | 10 (1%) |
 Japan Airlines | 5 | 715–882 | 791 | 0 (0%) |
 American Airlines | 13 | 584–5435 | 793 | 45 (6%) |
 Korean Air | 6 | 709–3238 | 883 | 15 (2%) |
 Etihad Airways | 5 | 645–2217 | 887 | 15 (2%) |
 Finnair | 1 | — | 941 | 40 (4%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 8 | 915–1165 | 983 | 15 (2%) |
 Air India | 2 | 752–1222 | 987 | 10 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 16 | 771–14687 | 996 | 38 (4%) |
 EVA Air | 1 | — | 1011 | 15 (1%) |
 Asiana Airlines | 4 | 1015–1585 | 1015 | 15 (1%) |
 Qatar Airways | 8 | 745–3605 | 1059 | 20 (2%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 4 | 949–3842 | 1173 | 45 (4%) |
 Condor | 9 | 1310–1708 | 1390 | 45 (3%) |
 B6 | 4 | 1390–1456 | 1390 | 45 (3%) |
 China Airlines | 3 | 1044–3636 | 1394 | 15 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 4 | 1038–1803 | 1421 | 10 (1%) |
 KLM | 19 | 1410–1663 | 1423 | 47 (3%) |
 Air France | 10 | 1410–1662 | 1423 | 47 (3%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 6 | 1184–4667 | 1561 | 20 (1%) |
 Emirates | 12 | 1129–2560 | 1572 | 20 (1%) |
 Air Canada | 18 | 1509–1781 | 1608 | 42 (3%) |
 ANA | 10 | 654–8555 | 1904 | 0 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 8 | 1358–4003 | 2095 | 15 (1%) |
 Swiss | 14 | 2632–2805 | 2655 | 52 (2%) |
 Austrian | 8 | 2636–4190 | 2699 | 36 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 4 | 2588–6205 | 2868 | 36 (1%) |
 China Eastern | 2 | 2717–6665 | 4691 | 30 (1%) |
 Qantas | 1 | — | 4765 | 50 (1%) |
 Royal Air Maroc | 1 | — | 4932 | 10 (0%) |
 British Airways | 14 | 6114–6178 | 6114 | 80 (1%) |
Where do the best New York → Shanghai (Pudong) prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: New York to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
- Full-service carriers on New York–Shanghai (Pudong) cost 1.2x more than budget airlines (USD 1685 vs USD 1390 median; overall median USD 1390).
- BA charges 8.0x more in ancillary fees than AT — USD 80 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 901 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 584. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from New York to Shanghai (Pudong) cost?
- Based on 301 offers analyzed, New York to Shanghai (Pudong) flights range from USD 510 to USD 14687, with a median price of USD 1390. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on New York to Shanghai (Pudong) flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 35 to the base fare on New York to Shanghai (Pudong) flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on New York to Shanghai (Pudong) including all fees?
- American has the lowest median fare on New York to Shanghai (Pudong) at USD 590 (median across 5 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest New York–Shanghai (Pudong) flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 584. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on New York to Shanghai (Pudong) routes?
- New York to Shanghai (Pudong) has 37 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 510 to USD 14687 across 301 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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