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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from New York City to Shanghai.
However, there are several flights from JFK to SHA with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from JFK to SHA, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Shanghai is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Shanghai any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

In total there are 6 airlines that cover the full route from New York City JFK to Shanghai SHA. These airlines are:
All other flights from New York City to Shanghai are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
In total there are 3 alliances that cover the full route from New York City JFK to Shanghai SHA. These alliances are:
You can fly from JFK to SHA in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class on this 1 stop route.
In total there are 3 aircraft types that cover the full route from New York City to Shanghai. These aircrafts are:
All other flights from New York City to Shanghai are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between New York City and Shanghai is 7,388 miles (11,890 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between JFK and SHA, the distance of the full journey varies between 8,129 and 7,486 miles (or 13,082 and 12,048 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from New York City to Shanghai take from 17 hours and 5 minutes up to 19 hours and 10 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
From 17 hours and 5 minutes up to 19 hours and 10 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between JFK and SHA, the total distance of the full journey varies between 8,129 and 7,486 miles (or 13,082 and 12,048 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Xiamen Airlines, ANA, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Air China are flying the full route from New York City to Shanghai.
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, American Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying from New York City to Shanghai.
You can fly the full route from New York City to Shanghai (with 1 stopover) in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from New York City to Shanghai (with 1 stopover):
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