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$364+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SEA
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
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The best prices from Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in December or November, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$755
(IEagle)

One-way from

$364
(Kiwi.com)

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August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,263
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 enero 21, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/218:55 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
jue. 2/2710:00 amSEA - SHA
2 stops44h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$755
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/318:50 amPVG - SEA
1 stop17h 00mKorean Air
mié. 9/101:00 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop32h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$766
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 1/287:15 amPVG - SEA
1 stop17h 25mHainan Airlines
sáb. 2/110:40 amSEA - PVG
1 stop34h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$807
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/86:25 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop31h 25mKorean Air
mar. 6/241:00 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop37h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$837
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/221:10 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop14h 20mAsiana Airlines
jue. 5/222:05 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop15h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/20$840
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
sáb. 3/110:30 pmSHA - SEA
2 stops39h 16mAir China
lun. 3/243:01 pmSEA - SHA
2 stops27h 54mAir China
Deal found 1/21$894
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mié. 3/127:45 amSHA - SEA
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 3/291:45 pmSEA - SHA
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mar. 1/288:25 pmPVG - SEA
2 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines
sáb. 2/112:35 pmSEA - PVG
2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$956
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/71:35 amPVG - SEA
1 stop27h 50mANA
mié. 5/284:40 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop16h 55mANA
Deal found 1/21$1,028
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/81:35 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop15h 50mANA
mié. 5/284:40 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop28h 35mANA
Deal found 1/21$1,110
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/43:55 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/2510:00 amSEA - PVG
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,130
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
dom. 3/3012:35 amPVG - SEA
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
mié. 9/1011:20 amSEA - PVG
2 stops38h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,173

Find flights from Shanghai to Seattle within your budget

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 enero 21, 2025.

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ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 2/21

8:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop27h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 2/27

10:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$755

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 3/12

4:25 pm-11:55 am

1 stop34h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

sáb. 3/29

1:45 pm-11:45 am

1 stop31h 00m

$759

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/31

8:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop17h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 9/10

1:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$766

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 3/12

11:35 am-9:00 am

2 stops36h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

sáb. 3/29

11:40 am-9:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$827

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 5/8

6:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 6/24

1:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$837

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 3/12

7:45 am-11:55 am

2 stops19h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

sáb. 3/29

1:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$910

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 4/9

5:30 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 5/8

11:45 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

$950

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 3/12

11:20 am-2:30 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

sáb. 3/29

5:45 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$953

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 2/5

1:30 pm-9:59 am

2 stops36h 29m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

dom. 2/9

6:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$954

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 6/28

6:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 7/31

2:20 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$970

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Seattle

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to Seattle including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Seattle is 32 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 enero 21, 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 27% 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. Friday 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 enero 21, 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 enero 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Delta and United 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
737 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Seattle, with prices starting at $755. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Asiana Airlines and Korean Air, with the lowest prices starting at $759 and $766, respectively. Hainan 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 Asiana Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $411. Hainan Airlines flights start at $420 while deals on Korean Air start at $472 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seattle?

    While on average a flight from Shanghai to Seattle is generally $1,053, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $521. When looking at the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), you can expect to pay $759 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$815Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$853Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$993Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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