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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Shanghai from $688

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,258

One-way from

$719
From Sacramento Intl to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Shanghai?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 34% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to Shanghai, book at least 27 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 14% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,322 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,455.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Shanghai?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Shanghai from Sacramento average $1,444. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,444, as users have found deals to Shanghai from as low as $938. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Shanghai from Sacramento. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 38%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to SHA?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Sacramento to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap Sacramento to Shanghai flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Shanghai specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Thu 7/41:11 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops38h 24mChina Airlines
Thu 7/1112:05 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops35h 17mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,804
Thu 7/47:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/101:35 amPVG - SMF
2 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,908
Thu 7/410:20 amSMF - SHA
2 stops34h 55mANA
Thu 7/111:35 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops39h 16mANA
Deal found 6/6$2,222
Thu 7/41:15 pmSMF - PVG
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/111:40 pmPVG - SMF
3 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,245
Thu 7/410:20 amSMF - SHA
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/115:30 pmSHA - SMF
3 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,248
Thu 7/41:15 pmSMF - PVG
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/101:55 amPVG - SMF
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,270
Thu 7/47:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/116:15 amPVG - SMF
3 stops42h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,350
Thu 7/46:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/111:05 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,429
Thu 7/49:03 amSMF - PVG
1 stop17h 07mChina Eastern
Thu 7/111:05 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop16h 23mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/6$2,510

Sacramento to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Thu 7/41:11 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops38h 24mChina Airlines
Thu 7/1112:05 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops35h 17mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,804
Thu 7/47:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/101:35 amPVG - SMF
2 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,908
Thu 7/410:20 amSMF - SHA
2 stops34h 55mANA
Thu 7/111:35 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops39h 16mANA
Deal found 6/6$2,222
Thu 7/41:15 pmSMF - PVG
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/111:40 pmPVG - SMF
3 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,245
Thu 7/410:20 amSMF - SHA
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/115:30 pmSHA - SMF
3 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,248
Thu 7/41:15 pmSMF - PVG
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/101:55 amPVG - SMF
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,270
Thu 7/47:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/116:15 amPVG - SMF
3 stops42h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,350
Thu 7/46:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/111:05 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,429
Thu 7/49:03 amSMF - PVG
1 stop17h 07mChina Eastern
Thu 7/111:05 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop16h 23mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/6$2,510

One-way flights to Shanghai from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Tue 10/296:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops36h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 6/6$688
Mon 10/286:30 amSMF - PVG
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$705
Mon 10/286:00 amSMF - SHA
2 stops44h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 6/6$719
Mon 10/288:55 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$746
Wed 8/284:50 pmSMF - SHA
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$765
Tue 10/2910:43 pmSMF - PVG
3 stops30h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$782
Mon 10/2810:43 pmSMF - PVG
3 stops30h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$825
Tue 10/295:30 amSMF - SHA
3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$876
Mon 10/285:15 pmSMF - SHA
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$878

Find flights from Sacramento to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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$1,804 - $3,243

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Sacramento IntlShanghai Pu Dong

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops38h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/11

2 stops35h 17m

$1,804

Sacramento IntlShanghai Pu Dong

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/10

2 stops35h 33m

$1,908

Sacramento IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/11

2 stops39h 16m

$2,222

Sacramento IntlShanghai Pu Dong

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

3 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/11

3 stops35h 19m

$2,245

Sacramento IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/11

3 stops33h 53m

$2,248

Sacramento IntlShanghai Pu Dong

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

3 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/10

3 stops28h 10m

$2,270

Sacramento IntlShanghai Pu Dong

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

1 stop17h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/11

1 stop16h 23m

$2,510

Sacramento IntlShanghai Pu Dong

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

3 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/10

2 stops60h 25m

$2,518

Sacramento IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/3

2 stops25h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

2 stops20h 01m

$3,243

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai

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Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,134 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,134 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,134 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

ANA
8.5
Very good
905 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,134 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,461 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,134 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,134 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,419 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,134 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Shanghai?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 1 airline.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Shanghai for under $1,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Shanghai for under $1,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Airlines for just $1,804, but on average you can expect to pay $2,397.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Shanghai round-trip from $1,804. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ANA, from $2,222, and China Eastern, from $2,510.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Shanghai are Korean Air ($688), American Airlines ($975), and Singapore Airlines ($2,248).

  • What does SMF to SHA mean?

    SMF stands for Sacramento Intl Airport, while SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Sacramento to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,230Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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