Statistics on New York City-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Shanghai from New York City airport is $ 1805 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1488 (in march) and $ 2266 (in july), which is a saving of $ 318 or a surplus of $ 461 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1488, saving $ 318 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1805). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2266).
Flight New York City-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1091 | $ 1624 | good price |
| February | $ 1063 | $ 1510 | good price |
| March | $ 1056 | $ 1488 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1103 | $ 2041 | fair price |
| May | $ 1166 | $ 1902 | fair price |
| June | $ 1437 | $ 1979 | fair price |
| July | $ 1610 | $ 2266 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1524 | $ 2182 | high price |
| September | $ 1185 | $ 1585 | good price |
| October | $ 1178 | $ 1597 | good price |
| November | $ 1087 | $ 1635 | good price |
| December | $ 1354 | $ 1854 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Shanghai range from $685 to $2160. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $685 to $738), 1% at the maximum price (from $2108 to $2160). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1212 to $1265 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Shanghai flight
There are 29 companies that serve New York City from Shanghai airport: Turkish Airlines, norse atlantic airways (uk), Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, United, norse atlantic airways, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Aeroflot, ANA, Fly Play, Finnair, Emirates, British Airways, Etihad Airways, jetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Asiana Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Delta, Swiss and Air India.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (11% of the time) on the New York City->Shanghai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Shanghai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $183. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $202.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $100. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a monday may cost you an additional $77.
Top prices New York City-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Shanghai | 05-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 994 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 984 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 01-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 1001 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 09-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 964 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 11-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 962 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 13-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 991 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 16-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1001 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 03-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 964 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 05-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 960 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Shanghai | 09-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 1003 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1579 $, which is a saving of 226 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (602 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1397 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1437), 3 to 4 months ($ 1515), 4 to 5 months ($ 1496), 6 to 7 months ($ 1465), 9 to 10 months ($ 1620) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1191 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1406), 4 to 5 months ($ 1334), 7 to 8 months ($ 1401), 8 to 9 months ($ 1483), 9 to 10 months ($ 1223) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1236 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1439), 3 to 4 months ($ 1295), 5 to 6 months ($ 1419), 8 to 9 months ($ 1359), 10 to 11 months ($ 1453) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1178 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1676), 1 to 2 months ($ 1559), 2 to 3 months ($ 2027), 9 to 10 months ($ 1895) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1155 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1799), 1 to 2 months ($ 1584), 2 to 3 months ($ 1518), 3 to 4 months ($ 1868), 10 to 11 months ($ 1520) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1521 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1879), 2 to 3 months ($ 1745), 3 to 4 months ($ 1715), 4 to 5 months ($ 1944), 6 to 7 months ($ 1535) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1881 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2173), 1 to 2 months ($ 2119), 2 to 3 months ($ 2264), 3 to 4 months ($ 2065), 5 to 6 months ($ 2075), 6 to 7 months ($ 2090) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1682 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2077), 4 to 5 months ($ 1787), 6 to 7 months ($ 2178), 7 to 8 months ($ 2013), 8 to 9 months ($ 1737) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1370 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1510), 4 to 5 months ($ 1489), 5 to 6 months ($ 1419), 8 to 9 months ($ 1523), 9 to 10 months ($ 1551) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1294 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1594), 2 to 3 months ($ 1486), 3 to 4 months ($ 1579), 4 to 5 months ($ 1522), 5 to 6 months ($ 1471), 6 to 7 months ($ 1574), 7 to 8 months ($ 1448), 10 to 11 months ($ 1427) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1252 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1519), 4 to 5 months ($ 1423), 6 to 7 months ($ 1340), 7 to 8 months ($ 1475), 9 to 10 months ($ 1576), 10 to 11 months ($ 1587) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1602 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1739), 5 to 6 months ($ 1733), 7 to 8 months ($ 1849), 9 to 10 months ($ 1688) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $69. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $69 more.
New York City to Shanghai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1322 $1103 to $1481 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1791 $994 to $4222 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1517 $984 to $3519 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1261 $961 to $2829 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1084 $960 to $2085 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2317 $1038 to $14386 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1188 $1039 to $1605 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1309 $1237 to $1554 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2761 $1295 to $14347 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 5579 $1172 to $14340 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1133 $1043 to $1236 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1679 $1023 to $2975 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, may, june and september are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!