As part of Cathay Pacific’s latest push into the mainland Chinese market, they are now offering a series of cheap fares for travel between Beijing or Shanghai to New York. While this doesn’t really sit well with Cathay’s improved yields, I’m not exactly complaining.
These fares are for travel during December of this year. While dates tend to vary, I recommend heading over to Cathay’s website where you’ll find a published “matrix” of fare information with information about the cheapest days to fly. These fares generally tend to pop up with a departure date from early December onwards and a return date from after the 23rd of December, although it’s best to check dates that you will be travelling on.
From Beijing to New York (JFK and Newark):
NOTE: The Club Points and Asia Miles approximations are not 100% accurate. Be sure to use Cathay’s mileage counter or mileage charts to check out the accurate amount.
Business Class:
Fly in Cathay Pacific’s well-designed business class cabin for 32 hours between Hong Kong and Newark roundtrip for ~HK$19,150
Premium Economy:
Trial Cathay Pacific’s luxe premium economy for just ~HK$6,800 for 32 hours
Economy:
Fly one of the world’s best economy seats to one of the world’s most vivacious cities for just ~HK$3,800 roundtrip
From Shanghai (Pudong and Hongqiao) to New York (JFK and Newark)
Business: 
Flying Cathay Pacific for the first time in a long time? Let the airline make a good impression on you by relaxing in one of the world’s most luxe hub lounges on your HK$17,300 roundtrip to the East Coast
Premium Economy: 
Catch some zzz’s this Christmas in Cathay Pacific’s premium economy for just ~HK$9,340
Economy Class:
Fly the ~18,000-mile roundtrip journey to the East Coast from just ~HK$1,730 – you can’t even fly to Taiwan with that price normally during peak season
Bottom Line
We’ve seen decent one-stop fares between Asia and the U.S., though it’s rare coming across fares this cheap. Go book these fares and enjoy a snowy vacation in New York City!