Question 1

How long does it take to travel from New York to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Shanghai takes around 15 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between New York and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between New York and Shanghai is 11886 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between New York and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from New York?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Paris, Barcelona, Miami, Mexico City, Orlando, Atlanta, Berlin, Athens, Rome, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Dublin, Amsterdam, Fort Lauderdale, Lisbon, Vienna, Prague, Madrid.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing, Los Angeles, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Tokyo, Bangkok, Xi'an, Chengdu, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, Seoul, Phuket City, Manila, Washington, D.C., Osaka, Wuhan, Boston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in New York?

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New York is mainly served by John F. Kennedy International. But there are other airports nearby, including Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near New York?

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The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Trenton–Mercer, Long Island MacArthur, Harrisburg International, Albany International, Westchester County, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International.

Question 8

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between New York and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between New York and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between New York and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between New York and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between New York and Shanghai with Cathay Pacific, Emirates, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between New York and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New York and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between New York and Shanghai?

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Traveling between New York and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near New York?

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There are a number of airports in and around New York. The main one is John F. Kennedy International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Trenton–Mercer, Long Island MacArthur, Harrisburg International, Albany International, Westchester County, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International

Question 15

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from New York, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between New York and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from New York, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between New York and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$665
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$2021
Cheapest round-trip	$1334
Average round-trip	$1900
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	Yes	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Delta Air Lines	DAL	DL	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test Quarantine is not required Masks are required in certain settings
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required Mandatory health declaration form before arrival

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers Mandatory COVID-19 test Quarantine is not required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for United States Health pass may be required for public activity Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required Mandatory travel attestation forms

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