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$483+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai, China

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SEA — SHA
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai are usually found in March or April, booked 7 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$926
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$483
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,030
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 9/21:40 amSEA - PVG
1 stop25h 55mChina Airlines
Mon 9/227:50 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop14h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/22$870
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 9/118:00 amSEA - PVG
2 stops39h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/214:00 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop18h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/21$878
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/211:30 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/61:40 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$907
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 9/112:15 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop15h 40mAsiana Airlines
Sun 9/218:35 amPVG - SEA
1 stop18h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/22$909
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 9/31:45 pmSEA - PVG
2 stops19h 50mANA
Mon 9/228:25 amPVG - SEA
2 stops25h 11mANA
Deal found 4/22$918
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 9/31:45 pmSEA - SHA
2 stops31h 30mANA
Mon 9/221:35 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop15h 50mANA
Deal found 4/22$926
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3012:50 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop32h 35mKorean Air
Mon 5/1911:10 amPVG - SEA
1 stop14h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 4/22$945
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 4/3012:50 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop37h 15mKorean Air
Fri 5/96:25 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop31h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 4/21$969
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 5/2010:00 amSEA - SHA
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/34:50 pmSHA - SEA
2 stops35h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$984
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/215:14 amSEA - PVG
2 stops21h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/68:10 pmPVG - SEA
2 stops19h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/20$996
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 10/172:15 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop35h 45mAsiana Airlines
Fri 11/76:10 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop34h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,005
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 9/117:15 amSEA - PVG
2 stops37h 30mJapan Airlines
Sun 9/211:15 pmPVG - SEA
2 stops21h 53mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,007

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Seattle

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/2

1:40 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/22

7:50 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$870

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/11

8:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops39h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/21

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$878

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/11

2:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/21

8:35 am-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$909

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/3

1:45 pm-12:35 am

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/22

8:25 am-6:36 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$918

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/3

1:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/22

1:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$926

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/20

10:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

8:35 am-8:28 pm

3 stops26h 53m

$938

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/1

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/19

11:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

$949

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/20

10:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

4:50 pm-12:58 pm

2 stops35h 08m

$984

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 10/17

2:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/7

6:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$1,005

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/11

7:15 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/21

1:15 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$1,007

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 7 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Seattle to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 SEA to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 April 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Seattle to Shanghai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Shanghai. 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to CN2 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 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 April 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Seattle to Shanghai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
727 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle 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 Seattle to Shanghai?

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Seattle/Tacoma Intl; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights from the Seattle airport to Shanghai. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from Seattle’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $926, ANA will fly you from Seattle to Shanghai and back. In addition to ANA, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Korean Air and China Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $945 and $968, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seattle to Shanghai for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $483 on Japan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from $536 and Korean Air from $539 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

    The cheapest flight price from Seattle to Shanghai is $483. On average you can expect to pay $3,369. The most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $812.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Seattle to Shanghai?

    Of the flights from Seattle to Shanghai that have layovers, most of them stop in Taipei City. Taipei City is followed by Tokyo in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Seattle to Shanghai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

    Most Taipei City visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market and Raohe Street Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Taipei City in need of a rental car can book one at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $69.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

    The majority of Tokyo visitors spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower. Travelers on a layover in Tokyo can visit Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower, by traveling 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively after landing at Tokyo Haneda. Travelers can book a car rental at Tokyo Haneda for about $70 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Seattle to Shanghai flights?

    Seattle to Shanghai flights have a layover in Tokyo the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle 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 Seattle to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Seattle to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 10 airlines flying from Seattle to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$425Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$694Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$712Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$718Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$719Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$833Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$834Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$907Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$955Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,047Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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