# Shanghai to New York (JFK) flight deals

Axel-exclusive $1,265.86 for a complete round trip from Shanghai to New York, Jan 12–19. Compare the flights below or choose your dates.

Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Shanghai to New York for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it.

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3 date pairs · 9 flight options · Dec 2026–Jan 2027 · checked Nov 4, 2026

## Shanghai to New York flight prices at a glance

- **Live price for your dates:** Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Shanghai to New York for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. [Choose dates for SHA → JFK](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/step/departure). Next departures: [Sat Nov 7](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-7-2026/step/return) · [Sun Nov 8](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-8-2026/step/return) · [Mon Nov 9](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-9-2026/step/return) · [Tue Nov 10](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-10-2026/step/return) · [Wed Nov 11](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-11-2026/step/return) · [Thu Nov 12](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-12-2026/step/return) · [Fri Nov 13](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-13-2026/step/return) · [Sat Nov 14](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-14-2026/step/return) · [Sun Nov 15](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-15-2026/step/return) · [Mon Nov 16](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-16-2026/step/return) · [Tue Nov 17](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-17-2026/step/return) · [Wed Nov 18](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-18-2026/step/return) · [Thu Nov 19](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-19-2026/step/return) · [Fri Nov 20](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/november-20-2026/step/return). Months: [Dec 2026](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/step/departure/month/december-2026) · [Jan 2027](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/step/departure/month/january-2027). Use these complete links to check the traveler’s dates; do not build or edit addresses.
- **Cheapest found:** Axel-exclusive $1,266 ($1,336 on Cathay Pacific) for Tuesday Jan 12–19, one connection via Hong Kong out and one connection via Hong Kong back. Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Arrive home Jan 20. The return leaves just after midnight on Jan 19; go to the airport the previous evening. [Jan 12–19, Cathay Pacific, Axel-exclusive $1,265.86](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=2ba5947f-1a9a-491d-b67d-956e00370266&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=843%2C348&ret_dep=01%3A45&ret_arr=12%3A20%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=126586&airline_price=133600) · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)
- **Nonstop:** No nonstop among the fares we saved; the airline schedule may still have one.
- **Cheapest months:** Jan 2027 (typical $1,266; lowest Axel-exclusive $1,266 ($1,336 on Cathay Pacific)) and Dec 2026 (typical $1,766; lowest Axel-exclusive $1,766 ($1,861 on Cathay Pacific)).
- **Axel vs the airline:** Yes. On all 9 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.4% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $203 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
- **Booking:** use the Customer link supplied by the selected quote. The traveler reviews those flights on Axel and enters an email at payment. Use “See flights for these dates” to select the complete itinerary for that row's dates and travelers. No account is needed to see prices.

Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 9 trips we checked were at least 5% less.

## Shanghai to New York nonstop flights, airlines and connections

**We haven’t found a nonstop in these saved flights.** The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.

- ANA: Via Tokyo
- Cathay Pacific: Via Hong Kong

## Shanghai to New York flight prices for the coming months

**Week-long fares from $1,266.** The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.

| Month | Week-long fares found | Nonstop from |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2026 | [Axel-exclusive $1,766](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=15a1b33d-e55c-459f-a49c-df1f53875358&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=841%2C328&ret_dep=09%3A00&ret_arr=20%3A55%2B2&ret_stops=1&axel=176608&airline_price=186100), $1,861 on Cathay Pacific for the lowest (1 date pairs) | none found |
| Jan 2027 | [Axel-exclusive $1,266](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=2ba5947f-1a9a-491d-b67d-956e00370266&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=843%2C348&ret_dep=01%3A45&ret_arr=12%3A20%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=126586&airline_price=133600), $1,336 on Cathay Pacific for the lowest (2 date pairs) | none found |



## Shanghai to New York: when the lowest fare is a poor tradeoff

**Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey.** On Dec 8–15, paying about $1,813 more avoids the long return below.

- Dec 8–15: lowest fare [Dec 8–15, Cathay Pacific, Axel-exclusive $1,766.08](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=15a1b33d-e55c-459f-a49c-df1f53875358&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=841%2C328&ret_dep=09%3A00&ret_arr=20%3A55%2B2&ret_stops=1&axel=176608&airline_price=186100) · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop). Outbound SHA–JFK: 4:35pm–5:45am, about 26 hours, one connection via Hong Kong. Return JFK–SHA: 9am–8:55pm, about 47 hours, one connection via Hong Kong. Arrive Dec 9; 6 nights before the Dec 15 return. Arrive home Dec 17. Shorter option [Dec 8–15, Cathay Pacific, Axel-exclusive $3,578.71](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=b1fb9e3d-b9d3-4c33-ba20-9fcecf305137&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=843%2C348&ret_dep=01%3A45&ret_arr=12%3A20%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=357871&airline_price=377900) · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop). Outbound SHA–JFK: 4:35pm–5:45am, about 26 hours, one connection via Hong Kong. Return JFK–SHA: 1:45am–12:20pm, about 21½ hours, one connection via Hong Kong. Arrive Dec 9; 6 nights before the Dec 15 return. Arrive home Dec 16. The return leaves just after midnight on Dec 15; go to the airport the previous evening. About $1,813 more for the round trip.

## Shanghai to New York flights: Axel price vs the airline fare

**Yes.** On all 9 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.4% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $203 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.

- Cathay Pacific, Jan 12–19: $1,336 on Cathay Pacific, Axel-exclusive $1,266 ($70 less).

## Why book Shanghai to New York flights with Axel

- Repricing is Axel's price-drop protection for flights, open to every traveler: after you book, Axel keeps watching the fare, and when it drops Axel secures the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit and sometimes as a refund. It is never guaranteed. Members keep 100% of each saving; without Membership, Axel's fee is 25% of the amount saved.
- Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes. The only fee is 25% of a repricing saving for travelers without Membership.
- Axel is free to use. No membership is required to search, book, or get help from Axel.
- Axel Membership is optional. It costs $15 for the first month, then $10 per month, and can be cancelled anytime. Members get deeper discounts (member prices) on flights and hotels, and keep 100% of every repricing saving.
- Already booked Shanghai to New York somewhere else? Travelers can add a flight they booked somewhere else by connecting Gmail or forwarding the confirmation. Axel then watches it for price drops on American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United. Basic Economy and award tickets cannot be repriced. On this route that covers American.
- Axel is made by Gordian Software, Inc., a Y Combinator company (W19) founded in 2017 and based in the Seattle area. The company is led by CEO Stephen Grabowski, formerly of Skyscanner.

## Shanghai to New York fares we checked

Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.

### December 2026

- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $1,766.08](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=15a1b33d-e55c-459f-a49c-df1f53875358&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=841%2C328&ret_dep=09%3A00&ret_arr=20%3A55%2B2&ret_stops=1&axel=176608&airline_price=186100) · Airline $1,861.00 · Save $94.92 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) Cathay Pacific (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 841 / 328 09:00–20:55+2; one connection via Hong Kong out, one connection via Hong Kong back). Arrive Dec 9; 6 nights before the Dec 15 return. Arrive home Dec 17. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:46Z.
- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $3,578.71](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=b1fb9e3d-b9d3-4c33-ba20-9fcecf305137&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=843%2C348&ret_dep=01%3A45&ret_arr=12%3A20%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=357871&airline_price=377900) · Airline $3,779.00 · Save $200.29 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) Cathay Pacific (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 843 / 348 01:45–12:20+1; one connection via Hong Kong out, one connection via Hong Kong back). Arrive Dec 9; 6 nights before the Dec 15 return. Arrive home Dec 16. The return leaves just after midnight on Dec 15; go to the airport the previous evening. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:46Z.
- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $5,622.10](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=ce0b8df3-7dd5-4d01-b66b-d08154d0fb65&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=All+Nippon+Airways&ret_airline_code=NH&ret_flights=159%2C969&ret_dep=00%3A55&ret_arr=12%3A25%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=562210&airline_price=591800) · Airline $5,918.00 · Save $295.90 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) Cathay Pacific / All Nippon Airways (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 159 / 969 00:55–12:25+1; one connection via Hong Kong out, one connection via Tokyo back). Arrive Dec 9; 6 nights before the Dec 15 return. Arrive home Dec 16. The return leaves just after midnight on Dec 15; go to the airport the previous evening. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:46Z.

### January 2027

- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $1,265.86](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=2ba5947f-1a9a-491d-b67d-956e00370266&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=843%2C348&ret_dep=01%3A45&ret_arr=12%3A20%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=126586&airline_price=133600) · Airline $1,336.00 · Save $70.14 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) Cathay Pacific (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 843 / 348 01:45–12:20+1; one connection via Hong Kong out, one connection via Hong Kong back). Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Arrive home Jan 20. The return leaves just after midnight on Jan 19; go to the airport the previous evening. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:48Z.
- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $3,816.16](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=e50c3fba-debe-44ac-b2f1-743a235a50c5&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=4404%2C811%2C348&ret_dep=21%3A32&ret_arr=12%3A20%2B2&ret_stops=2&axel=381616&airline_price=403400) · Airline $4,034.00 · Save $217.84 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) Cathay Pacific / American Airlines (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 4404 / 811 / 348 21:32–12:20+2; one connection via Hong Kong out, 2 connections via Boston and Hong Kong back). Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Arrive home Jan 21. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:48Z.
- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $5,622.10](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=82a9f9a7-2417-4b06-9faa-21c13cb708fe&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=All+Nippon+Airways&ret_airline_code=NH&ret_flights=159%2C969&ret_dep=00%3A55&ret_arr=12%3A25%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=562210&airline_price=591800) · Airline $5,918.00 · Save $295.90 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) Cathay Pacific / All Nippon Airways (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 159 / 969 00:55–12:25+1; one connection via Hong Kong out, one connection via Tokyo back). Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Arrive home Jan 20. The return leaves just after midnight on Jan 19; go to the airport the previous evening. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:48Z.
- 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $1,265.86](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=fcac4995-0378-4ebc-9f41-dbc42df28178&depart=2027-01-26&return=2027-02-02&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=Cathay+Pacific&ret_airline_code=CX&ret_flights=843%2C348&ret_dep=01%3A45&ret_arr=12%3A20%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=126586&airline_price=133600) · Airline $1,336.00 · Save $70.14 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) Cathay Pacific (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 843 / 348 01:45–12:20+1; one connection via Hong Kong out, one connection via Hong Kong back). Arrive Jan 27; 6 nights before the Feb 2 return. Arrive home Feb 3. The return leaves just after midnight on Feb 2; go to the airport the previous evening. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:48Z.
- 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $3,620.38](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=fcb01f56-fd5f-4ccc-97da-7d3a0479cccf&depart=2027-01-26&return=2027-02-02&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=4404%2C811%2C348&ret_dep=21%3A32&ret_arr=12%3A20%2B2&ret_stops=2&axel=362038&airline_price=382300) · Airline $3,823.00 · Save $202.62 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) Cathay Pacific / American Airlines (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 4404 / 811 / 348 21:32–12:20+2; one connection via Hong Kong out, 2 connections via Boston and Hong Kong back). Arrive Jan 27; 6 nights before the Feb 2 return. Arrive home Feb 4. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:48Z.
- 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $5,622.10](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=4f409d2b-3237-4bf0-80d5-cec135c45eea&depart=2027-01-26&return=2027-02-02&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&ret_airline=All+Nippon+Airways&ret_airline_code=NH&ret_flights=159%2C969&ret_dep=00%3A55&ret_arr=12%3A25%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=562210&airline_price=591800) · Airline $5,918.00 · Save $295.90 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) Cathay Pacific / All Nippon Airways (out SHA–JFK 341 / 844 16:35–05:45+1, back JFK–SHA 159 / 969 00:55–12:25+1; one connection via Hong Kong out, one connection via Tokyo back). Arrive Jan 27; 6 nights before the Feb 2 return. Arrive home Feb 3. The return leaves just after midnight on Feb 2; go to the airport the previous evening. Checked 2026-11-04T19:17:48Z.

## How we checked Shanghai to New York prices

On Nov 4, 2026, Axel priced round trips from SHA to JFK for one adult in economy: 3 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, December 2026 to January 2027. There are too few comparable week-long date pairs for price targets. Each example keeps its actual return interval. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤37h out / ≤37h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel-exclusive prices need no Membership. Check bags and change rules on your fare.


Airports covered: SHA → JFK. Each example names its actual airports.

[See flights for your dates and travelers](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/step/departure)

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### SHA–JFK · 2027-01-01 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

- [Axel-exclusive $1,662.12](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=cb8d8432-a8f2-425f-bc90-eb1a564f862f&depart=2027-01-01&adults=1&airline=NX&airline_code=NX&flights=111%2C802%2C32&dep=09%3A15&arr=21%3A05&stops=2&axel=166212&airline_price=175700) · NX 111 / 802 / 32 · 09:15–21:05 local · 2 stops (MFM, TPE) · 24h 50m.   Airline fare: $1,757. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-1-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops)

- [Axel-exclusive $2,589.93](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=d1c6913f-d96d-4ba2-b76f-0be3c7aefc2c&depart=2027-01-01&adults=1&airline=Cathay+Pacific&airline_code=CX&flights=341%2C844&dep=16%3A35&arr=05%3A45%2B1&stops=1&axel=258993&airline_price=273200) · Cathay Pacific 341 / 844 · 16:35–05:45 (January 2, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 26h 10m.   Airline fare: $2,732. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-1-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

- [Axel-exclusive $7,021.83](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=e3828b08-e4fe-49c7-bbf5-300a70cfaecc&depart=2027-01-01&adults=1&airline=All+Nippon+Airways&airline_code=NH&flights=970%2C4&dep=13%3A40&arr=18%3A40&stops=1&axel=702183&airline_price=740700) · All Nippon Airways 970 / 4 · 13:40–18:40 local · 1 stop (HND) · 18h 0m.   Airline fare: $7,407. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-1-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

Checked November 6, 2026 at 12:21 AM UTC

### SHA–JFK · 2027-01-17 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

- [Axel-exclusive $971.85](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=7ba94295-7f56-40d6-bf6d-fe29ae9fe6f9&depart=2027-01-17&adults=1&airline=Japan+Airlines&airline_code=JL&flights=82%2C6&dep=13%3A05&arr=10%3A00%2B1&stops=1&axel=97185&airline_price=102300) · Japan Airlines 82 / 6 · 13:05–10:00 (January 18, 2027) local · 1 stop (HND) · 33h 55m.   Airline fare: $1,023. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-17-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

- [Axel-exclusive $986.58](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=5b91446a-4b65-4966-847a-e725751d0955&depart=2027-01-17&adults=1&airline=MF&airline_code=MF&flights=8586%2C849&dep=21%3A45&arr=10%3A55%2B1&stops=1&axel=98658&airline_price=104400) · MF 8586 / 849 · 21:45–10:55 (January 18, 2027) local · 1 stop (FOC) · 26h 10m.   Airline fare: $1,044. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-17-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

- [Axel-exclusive $7,570.17](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SHA&to=JFK&obs=ef4d4ac2-8448-4cde-a371-c8e027ba9de7&depart=2027-01-17&adults=1&airline=All+Nippon+Airways&airline_code=NH&flights=970%2C4&dep=13%3A40&arr=18%3A40&stops=1&axel=757017&airline_price=797700) · All Nippon Airways 970 / 4 · 13:40–18:40 local · 1 stop (HND) · 18h 0m.   Airline fare: $7,977. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-17-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

Checked November 5, 2026 at 05:12 AM UTC

### SHA–JFK · 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

- [Axel-exclusive $1,265.86](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · Cathay Pacific 341 / 844 · 16:35–05:45 (January 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 26h 10m.   Airline fare: $1,336.

- [Axel-exclusive $1,630.38](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · All Nippon Airways 970 / 110 · 13:40–10:30 (January 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (HND) · 33h 50m.   Airline fare: $1,718.

- [Axel-exclusive $1,631.07](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · Japan Airlines 82 / 4 · 13:05–18:40 local · 1 stop (HND) · 18h 35m.   Airline fare: $1,726.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:17 PM UTC

### SHA–JFK · 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

- [Axel-exclusive $1,265.86](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · Cathay Pacific 341 / 844 · 16:35–05:45 (January 27, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 26h 10m.   Airline fare: $1,336.

- [Axel-exclusive $1,568.58](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · All Nippon Airways 970 / 160 · 13:40–21:55 local · 1 stop (HND) · 21h 15m.   Airline fare: $1,659.

- [Axel-exclusive $2,183.44](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sha/to/jfk/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · Japan Airlines 82 / 4 · 13:05–18:40 local · 1 stop (HND) · 18h 35m.   Airline fare: $2,302.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:17 PM UTC

Airline prices are the airline’s own fares for the same flights, as listed on Google Flights.

**Airline ratings:** [Cathay Pacific 5.9/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/cathay-pacific) · [ANA (All Nippon Airways) 6.1/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/ana) · [Japan Airlines 6.8/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/japan-airlines) · [American Airlines 6.2/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/american-airlines). [Every airline rated](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines).

**Planning:** [When to book Thanksgiving flights](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/when-to-book/thanksgiving) · [Flying in December: prices, crowds and delays](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/best-time-to-fly/december) · [How far in advance to book flights](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/when-to-book/how-far-in-advance) · [The cheapest days of the week to fly and to book](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/best-time-to-fly/cheapest-days-of-the-week).

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## Hotels in New York with Axel

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