Flights New York → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from New York to Shanghai have a typical range USD 581–6114, median USD 1049. Full range across all 257 offers: USD 382–10212. We found 58% of 257 offers from budget carriers (around USD 1027) and 42% from full-service carriers (around USD 1084).
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Best offers by airline: New York → Shanghai
Based on 257 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: New York → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiana Airlines | — | — | — |
| Air India | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Japan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| EVA Air | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| EgyptAir | Included | Included | — |
| jetBlue | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Condor | Included | USD 35 | — |
| KLM | — | — | — |
| Air France | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Saudia | Included | Included | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
| SWISS | Included | USD 40 | — |
| 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 cost?
Based on 257 offers · October 2026
New York to Shanghai flights ranged from USD 382 to USD 10212 across 257 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 873 and premium fares around 5788 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 257 offers.
These 257 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 720 and USD 2623
What hidden fees do New York to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on New York to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 257 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| OZ | 15 | 2% |
| AI | 10 | 2% |
| KE | 15 | 1% |
| CA | 30 | 4% |
| CX | 50 | 7% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
| EY | 15 | 1% |
| QR | 20 | 2% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| JL | 0 | 0% |
| AA | 45 | 2% |
| ET | 10 | 1% |
| BR | 15 | 2% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
| AC | 42 | 3% |
| DL | 45 | 4% |
| AS | 45 | 3% |
| MS | 8 | 0% |
| B6 | 45 | 3% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| DE | 45 | 4% |
| KL | 35 | 2% |
| AF | 47 | 4% |
| MH | 15 | 1% |
| SV | 10 | 1% |
| UA | 45 | 2% |
| LH | 45 | 1% |
| LX | 52 | 2% |
| QF | 50 | 1% |
| AT | 10 | 0% |
| BA | 80 | 1% |
Swiss: base ~USD 2595 + fees USD 52 = ~USD 2647 total. EgyptAir: base ~USD 5593 + fees USD 8 = ~USD 5601 total.
Swiss's USD 52 ancillary fees narrow the gap with EgyptAir's lower-fee model — the USD 2998 base difference shrinks to USD 2954 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?
38 airlines flew New York to Shanghai 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 (Air India), fares ranged USD 386–818 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air India | 3 | 386–818 | 400 | 10 (3%) |
 Asiana Airlines | 7 | 528–539 | 528 | n/a |
 Korean Air | 1 | — | 563 | n/a |
 Asiana Airlines | 4 | 528–716 | 580 | 15 (3%) |
 Air China | 18 | 581–867 | 581 | 30 (5%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 5 | 684–897 | 684 | 10 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 1 | — | 685 | n/a |
 Alaska | 2 | — | 692 | n/a |
 Cathay Pacific | 15 | 625–809 | 703 | 50 (7%) |
 Delta | 2 | 711–763 | 737 | n/a |
 American | 7 | 624–6556 | 756 | n/a |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | — | 760 | 10 (1%) |
 EVA Air | 1 | — | 777 | 15 (2%) |
 Korean Air | 4 | 590–2476 | 780 | 15 (2%) |
 American Airlines | 9 | 700–6406 | 847 | 45 (5%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 35 | 895–1833 | 906 | 45 (5%) |
 Japan Airlines | 11 | 702–991 | 963 | 0 (0%) |
 Etihad Airways | 6 | 646–2894 | 982 | 15 (2%) |
 Qatar Airways | 9 | 659–1568 | 993 | 20 (2%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 7 | 937–2806 | 1027 | 45 (4%) |
 B6 | 3 | 1027–2214 | 1084 | 45 (4%) |
 Air Canada | 10 | 989–1495 | 1191 | 42 (4%) |
 Emirates | 6 | 1155–3045 | 1238 | 20 (2%) |
 Condor | 1 | — | 1240 | 45 (4%) |
 KLM | 6 | 1260–4100 | 1267 | 35 (3%) |
 Air France | 3 | — | 1273 | 47 (4%) |
 ANA | 9 | 609–8562 | 1575 | 0 (0%) |
 United | 8 | 651–7971 | 1715 | n/a |
 Saudia | 2 | 1562–1954 | 1758 | 10 (1%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 6 | 1150–7405 | 1884 | 20 (1%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 7 | 1449–4003 | 1948 | 15 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 9 | 2591–7443 | 2623 | 45 (2%) |
 Swiss | 10 | 2632–3045 | 2647 | 52 (2%) |
 United Airlines | 6 | 2560–3392 | 2710 | 45 (2%) |
 Qantas | 1 | — | 4765 | 50 (1%) |
 Royal Air Maroc | 1 | — | 4932 | 10 (0%) |
 EgyptAir | 2 | 1912–9290 | 5601 | 8 (0%) |
 British Airways | 19 | 6111–6170 | 6114 | 80 (1%) |
Where do the best New York → Shanghai 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 flights
- Full-service carriers on New York–Shanghai cost 1.5x more than budget airlines (USD 1606 vs USD 1084 median; overall median USD 1049).
- BA charges 10.0x more in ancillary fees than MS — USD 80 vs USD 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 679 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 581. 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 cost?
- Based on 257 offers analyzed, New York to Shanghai flights range from USD 382 to USD 10212, with a median price of USD 1049. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on New York to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 36 to the base fare on New York to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on New York to Shanghai including all fees?
- Air India has the lowest median fare on New York to Shanghai at USD 400 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest New York–Shanghai 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 581. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on New York to Shanghai routes?
- New York to Shanghai has 38 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 382 to USD 10212 across 257 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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