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$559+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Shanghai, China

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SHA
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,015
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$559
(United)
From Sacramento Intl to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2412:07 pmSMF - PVG
1 stop38h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/294:20 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,015
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 9/286:20 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/512:10 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops36h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,061
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/246:20 amSMF - PVG
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Sat 3/297:05 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop17h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/2$1,101
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/289:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops24h 35mANA
Sat 10/41:35 amPVG - SMF
2 stops37h 04mANA
Deal found 3/2$1,147
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:45 amSMF - PVG
3 stops48h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/412:35 amPVG - SMF
2 stops27h 38mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,679
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 4/1312:11 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops37h 09mQatar Airways
Sun 4/2012:35 amPVG - SMF
2 stops36h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/2$2,154
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/135:47 pmSMF - SHA
2 stops26h 38mJapan Airlines
Mon 4/2112:50 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops24h 29mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,342

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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Sacramento

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Shanghai

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Price

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/24

12:07 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop38h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/29

4:20 pm-11:07 am

2 stops33h 47m

$1,015

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/24

6:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/29

7:05 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$1,101

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/24

5:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/29

8:25 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 31m

$1,106

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/24

7:30 pm-1:15 am

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/28

2:30 am-6:00 pm

2 stops54h 30m

$1,711

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

12:11 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/20

12:35 am-10:19 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$2,154

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

5:47 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/21

12:50 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$2,342

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

6:50 am-6:05 pm

3 stops44h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/21

8:05 am-10:02 am

2 stops40h 57m

$3,000

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

6:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$559

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

5:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$565

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

6:10 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$646

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,834). 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 SMF to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Sacramento to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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 March 3, 2025.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,435 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
825 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Shanghai. 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 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.

  • 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 United Airlines ($559), Delta ($565), and Cathay Pacific ($746).

  • 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,834). 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

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DeltaCheapest$1,086Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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