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$381+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Seattle (SEA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SEA
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Seattle (SEA). 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 April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$713
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$381
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,226
From Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:50 amPVG - SEA
1 stop23h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 11/2311:55 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop17h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/31$695
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/411:05 amPVG - SEA
1 stop36h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 4/1711:00 amSEA - PVG
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/31$702
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/196:55 amPVG - SEA
3 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2710:00 amSEA - PVG
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$801
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:50 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop19h 05mAir Canada
Thu 11/207:05 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop28h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:30 pmPVG - SEA
Nonstop11h 20mDelta
Sun 9/711:05 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/31$817
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:30 amSHA - SEA
2 stops39h 30mHainan Airlines
Tue 10/1411:00 amSEA - SHA
1 stop32h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/1$817
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/45:30 pmPVG - SEA
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Thu 4/1711:20 amSEA - PVG
Nonstop13h 05mKLM
Deal found 3/31$890
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:35 amPVG - SEA
1 stop18h 55mAsiana Airlines
Tue 9/232:15 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop28h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/31$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/248:10 pmPVG - SEA
2 stops27h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/268:50 amSEA - PVG
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$964
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/196:10 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop33h 20mAsiana Airlines
Tue 5/272:15 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop35h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,010
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:50 amPVG - SEA
1 stop17h 00mKorean Air
Mon 9/812:50 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop16h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$1,015
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Tue 6/178:25 amPVG - SEA
1 stop21h 00mANA
Wed 9/104:30 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop17h 05mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,021

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Seattle 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Seattle that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Seattle

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 10/15

11:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$713

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

5:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/19

11:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$747

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/19

6:55 am-6:33 pm

3 stops26h 38m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/27

10:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$801

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/3

5:30 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/7

11:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$817

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/28

8:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/3

11:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop32h 00m

$819

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

8:35 am-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/22

2:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop28h 50m

$926

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/19

6:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/27

2:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,010

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/6

8:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop17h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/8

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$1,015

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/17

8:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/10

4:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop17h 05m

$1,021

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/17

1:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/10

4:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,044

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Seattle

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Seattle. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Seattle is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Shanghai to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to Seattle is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Seattle. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Seattle flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Seattle

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Seattle. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to SEA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Shanghai to Seattle have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Seattle. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Seattle from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 5 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Philippine Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Seattle, with prices starting at $713. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $747 and $817, respectively. Philippine Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $381. Delta flights start at $435 while deals on Air China start at $521 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seattle?

    While on average a flight from Shanghai to Seattle is generally $2,443, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $436. When looking at the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), you can expect to pay $801 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Shanghai to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 5 airlines flying from Shanghai to Seattle

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Seattle. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$593Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$730Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$765Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$816Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$845Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%

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