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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 4:03 am
• Latest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 4:03 am.

The flight takes about 10h 38m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Shanghai to Seattle takes 10h 38m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Shanghai to Seattle range from $886 to $1,296, with an average of $1,038 over the past 12 months. Anything below $886 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $723 round-trip via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared to $1,216 for nonstop.

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

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%.

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

One-way fares from Shanghai to Seattle are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $751, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz

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).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 3h 38m.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Shanghai to Seattle. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $900 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,349, a difference of $449.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Shanghai and Seattle.

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 17m, compared with 16h 31m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 16h 40m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

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

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

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.