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$374+ Cheap flights from Washington to Shanghai, China

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington (USWA) 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 January 21, 2025.

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$903
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$374
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Washington to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

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Tue 2/1812:45 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop16h 20mAsiana Airlines
Tue 2/258:25 amPVG - SEA
1 stop18h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/21$902
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:40 amSEA - SHA
1 stop20h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 3/118:35 amSHA - SEA
1 stop16h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$903
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1310:00 amSEA - PVG
2 stops32h 30mHainan Airlines
Wed 3/1911:35 amPVG - SEA
2 stops36h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$904
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:05 amSEA - PVG
2 stops41h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 4/234:00 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop18h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/20$910
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.
Wed 2/125:45 amSEA - PVG
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/196:45 amPVG - SEA
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$915
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1612:59 amSEA - PVG
1 stop24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/145:00 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop22h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$959
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/205:37 pmPDX - SHA
2 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/272:10 pmSHA - PDX
2 stops25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$962
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Tue 11/47:00 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1110:50 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$969
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Thu 9/111:45 pmSEA - PVG
2 stops39h 55mANA
Wed 9/241:35 amPVG - SEA
2 stops32h 01mANA
Deal found 1/21$975
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Fri 3/1412:40 pmSEA - PVG
Nonstop13h 15mDelta
Fri 3/217:05 pmPVG - SEA
Nonstop11h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/20$980
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:15 amSEA - PVG
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/271:30 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$985
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:38 pmSEA - SHA
2 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/114:10 pmSHA - SEA
3 stops34h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$987

Find flights from Washington to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington 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 January 21, 2025.

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SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/18

12:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/25

8:25 am-10:55 am

1 stop18h 30m

$902

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/20

10:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/8

7:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop17h 35m

$914

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/12

5:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/19

6:45 am-12:25 am

3 stops33h 40m

$915

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/8

10:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/14

7:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 05m

$919

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/16

11:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/27

4:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$921

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/16

12:59 am-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/14

5:00 pm-12:52 am

1 stop22h 52m

$959

PortlandShanghai

PDX - SHA

PDXSHA

Portland

Thu 2/20

5:37 pm-10:35 am

2 stops24h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/27

2:10 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$962

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/1

5:59 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops27h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/29

8:20 am-9:00 am

1 stop15h 40m

$966

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/20

11:30 am-4:55 pm

Nonstop13h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/26

7:05 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$987

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/13

1:45 pm-12:35 am

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/28

8:25 am-6:33 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$988

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Best time to book a flight from Washington to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Washington to Shanghai

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of Washington to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from State of Washington to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 WA to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington 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 January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from State of Washington to Shanghai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from State of Washington to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USWA 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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines from Washington 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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 Washington to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of Washington to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $435. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from State of Washington to Shanghai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of Washington to Shanghai?

    When deciding which route to take from State of Washington to Shanghai consider Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Portland - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from State of Washington to Shanghai?

    On average you can expect to pay $886 for a flight from State of Washington to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is $603 while the most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at $840.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington 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 State of Washington to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from State of Washington to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$468Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$718Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$719Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$907Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$955Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,090Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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