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Find cheap flights from Seattle to Shanghai from $457

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Seattle to Shanghai departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Seattle to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Seattle to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Shanghai (SEA-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:10 am - 10:50 amSEA-PVG
18h 40m1 stop
7:50 pm - 6:05 pmPVG-SEA
14h 15m1 stop
$890China Airlines
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Feb 18
1:40 am - 10:50 amSEA-PVG
18h 10m1 stop
7:50 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-SEA
14h 40m1 stop
$914China Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 17
11:40 pm - 2:30 pmSEA-PVG
23h 50m1 stop
4:55 pm - 6:15 pmPVG-SEA
17h 20m1 stop
$1,025Philippine Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Wed, Feb 19
4:01 pm - 10:50 amSEA-PVG
27h 49m2 stops
7:50 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-SEA
14h 40m1 stop
$1,037
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Tue, Sep 3 - Thu, Oct 3
8:12 pm - 10:50 amSEA-PVG
23h 38m2 stops
7:50 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-SEA
14h 40m1 stop
$1,045
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Sun, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 19
2:10 am - 12:05 pmSEA-PVG
18h 55m1 stop
8:05 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-SEA
14h 25m1 stop
$1,047EVA Air
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 18
1:30 am - 12:05 pmSEA-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
8:10 pm - 6:10 pmPVG-SEA
14h 00m1 stop
$1,048EVA Air
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Wed, Oct 16 - Thu, Feb 20
11:40 pm - 2:30 pmSEA-PVG
23h 50m1 stop
10:50 am - 6:15 pmPVG-SEA
23h 25m1 stop
$1,053Philippine Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Fri, Feb 21
10:15 am - 10:45 pmSEA-PVG
45h 30m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:45 amPVG-SEA
33h 15m1 stop
$1,125Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Oct 2
10:15 am - 3:05 pmSEA-PVG
37h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 8:45 amPVG-SEA
23h 10m1 stop
$1,143Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Oct 2

Flights from Seattle to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Seattle to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Seattle to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Seattle to Shanghai cost $681 and was between Seattle and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,441.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Seattle to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Seattle to Shanghai, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Shanghai, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Seattle to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Shanghai is October, where tickets cost $1,409 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,151 and $1,862 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Seattle to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Shanghai, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Shanghai from Seattle were found on China Airlines ($540) and EVA Air ($608), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on China Airlines ($890) and Philippine Airlines ($1,025).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Seattle and Shanghai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Seattle to Shanghai.
There is just one airline that flies from Seattle to Shanghai direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $1,418.

How many flights are there between Seattle and Shanghai per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Seattle and lands in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 13h 00m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Seattle and Shanghai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Seattle to Shanghai take?

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Shanghai from Seattle is 12h 45m.

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Cheapest flight

$457
Flight from Seattle to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Seattle to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Shanghai was $457 for a one-way ticket and $890 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Shanghai?

    A passport is required to fly from Seattle to Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Seattle to Shanghai?

    Seattle is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Seattle from Seattle/Tacoma Intl and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from Seattle?

    Taipei City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Seattle to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Seattle to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Tuesday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Wednesday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Thursday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Friday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Saturday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Sunday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Tuesday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Wednesday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Thursday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Friday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Saturday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

Sunday

China Eastern, China Southern, Delta

China Eastern, China Southern, +1 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Seattle to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/16Mon
2 stops
33h 49mSEA-SHA
$457
9/16Mon
2 stops
33h 14mSEA-PVG
$467
9/9Mon
1 stopChina Airlines
18h 10mSEA-PVG
$540
8/20Tue
1 stopChina Airlines
18h 10mSEA-PVG
$550
10/9Wed
1 stopEVA Air
24h 05mSEA-SHA
$608
10/9Wed
1 stopEVA Air
19h 35mSEA-PVG
$608
10/9Wed
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 50mSEA-PVG
$618
9/16Mon
nonstopDelta
13h 00mSEA-PVG
$636
9/16Mon
1 stopDelta
23h 30mSEA-PVG
$640
6/11Tue
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
36h 05mSEA-PVG
$884

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Last minute flights from Seattle to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Seattle to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/14Tue
multi-stop
30h 00mSEA-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stop
25h 45mPVG-SEA
$1,472
5/18Sat
multi-stop
25h 11mSEA-PVG
7/11Thu
multi-stop
34h 52mPVG-SEA
$1,654
5/14Tue
multi-stopANA
20h 25mSEA-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stopANA
32h 05mPVG-SEA
$1,779
5/14Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
31h 05mSEA-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
33h 20mPVG-SEA
$1,811
5/14Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
37h 35mSEA-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 55mPVG-SEA
$1,845
5/18Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
31h 05mSEA-PVG
7/11Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
33h 20mPVG-SEA
$2,008
5/18Sat
multi-stopEmirates
31h 15mSEA-PVG
7/19Fri
multi-stopEmirates
45h 10mPVG-SEA
$2,013
5/18Sat
multi-stopEmirates
38h 05mSEA-PVG
6/15Sat
multi-stopEmirates
45h 10mPVG-SEA
$2,055
5/18Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 00mSEA-PVG
7/18Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 55mPVG-SEA
$2,487
5/14Tue
multi-stopANA
16h 55mSEA-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stopANA
27h 50mPVG-SEA
$2,559

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