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Among airlines operating Shanghai to Seattle 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 Shanghai and Seattle.

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

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

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 Shanghai to Seattle:

• 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 $712 round-trip via Tokyo Haneda (HND), compared to $1,041 for nonstop.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 5% 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 27% on the Shanghai to Seattle route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $862 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,167, a difference of $305. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai to Seattle route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 35 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Pike Place Market, Pier 66 and Lumen Field. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 4:11 am
• Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 4:16 am.

The flight takes about 10h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $973. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai to Seattle takes 10h 46m, 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 Shanghai to Seattle are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,094, which is 79% above the typical average for this route.

Delta is the only airline operating Shanghai to Seattle flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 06m, compared with 16h 31m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 16h 49m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

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

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Shanghai to Seattle range from $866 to $1,274, with an average of $973 over the past 12 months. Anything below $866 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Shanghai to Seattle route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.