Cheap Flights from Shanghai to New York
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to New York
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to New York? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to New York vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 33,000–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to New York for specific travel dates.
2026-11-17
PVG - EWR
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $495.6
2026-11-17
PVG - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $495.6
2026-12-01
PVG - EWR
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $498.5
2026-12-02
PVG - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 33,000 Pts + $498.5
2026-12-02
PVG - EWR
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 33,000 Pts + $498.5
2026-11-05
PVG - LGA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $43.3
Shanghai to New York flight facts
Distance
7,374 mi
11,867 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−13h
New York is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Hangzhou - New York · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Shanghai - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Nanjing - New York · Nanjing is 151 mi from Shanghai
Flights Shanghai - Baltimore · Baltimore is 179 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to New York
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
PVG - JFK
First | 2 Stops
From 150,000 Pts + $43.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PVG - JFK
First | 1 Stop
From 184,200 Pts + $585.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
PVG - JFK
Business | 2 Stops
From 110,000 Pts + $43.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
PVG - EWR
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 110,000 Pts + $60.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
PVG - EWR
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 115,000 Pts + $742.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
PVG - EWR
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 115,000 Pts + $742.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
New York (United States)
Thompson Central Park New York
From 20,000 Pts or $418
New Brunswick, NJ (USA)
Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick
From 40,000 Pts or $120
New York (USA)
HGU New York, an SLH Hotel
From 49,000 Pts or $190
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to New York depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to New York.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to New York.
Shanghai and New York are about 7,374 miles (11,867 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,374-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New York is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New York, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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