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Among airlines operating Seattle to Shanghai flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Seattle and Shanghai.

Flights from Seattle to Shanghai usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• KLM: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $746 round-trip via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG), compared to $1,158 for nonstop.

One-stop flights from Seattle to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 6% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Seattle to Shanghai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $931 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,082, a difference of $151. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Shanghai flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 2:40 pm and lands at 3:49 am
• Latest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 5:09 am.

The flight takes about 13h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $996. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Shanghai takes 13h 09m, covering 5,712 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Seattle to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $463, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 51m, compared with 16h 43m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 17h 20m via San Francisco (SFO).

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Seattle (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Shanghai range from $806 to $1,295, with an average of $996 over the past 12 months. Anything below $806 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Seattle to Shanghai flights:

• • Delta
• • Japan Airlines