China to United States Β· 7,378 miles (11,873 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to New York (JFK) flights

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50,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to New York (JFK) starts at 50,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $62.09. One airline flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to New York (JFK): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 7,378 miles (11,873 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 49 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seoul, Toronto and Beijing and more.

How many miles PVG to JFK costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines50,000$62.09–378.59
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines57,800$52.09–188.59

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to JFK

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    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book PVG to JFK with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PVG to JFK with one stop

49 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada and China Eastern Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    Air Canada logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Air China logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +4
    JAL logo
    ANA logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada and China Eastern Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
    Air Canada logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Fuzhou (FOC)Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    EVA Air logo
    Air China logo
    +4
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
  • Via Helsinki (HEL)Finnair the whole way
    Finnair logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Finnair logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)China Eastern Airlines and United Airlines, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    +1
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Stockholm (ARN)China Eastern Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    +1
See all 49 in Routes

PVG to JFK: common questions

How many miles does PVG to JFK cost?

In economy it starts at 50,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $62.09. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (57,800). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to JFK?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to New York (JFK).

How far is Shanghai from New York by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and New York (JFK) are 7,378 miles (11,873 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PVG to JFK award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and New York?

The most direct connections are through Seoul (ICN), Toronto (YYZ), Beijing (PEK), Detroit (DTW) and Tokyo (HND). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Korean Air through Seoul.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.