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Airlines offering long-haul flights on the Shanghai to Seattle route mostly have one, two, or more stops. The layover duration and cities vary depending on the flight route. Because of this, you may want to consider the flight route before booking to avoid extended layovers. Popular layovers are major cities, including Chicago, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Paris, Doha, Amsterdam, Addis Ababa, Vancouver, Denver, Hanoi, Istanbul, Taipei, Singapore, and Dallas.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport hubs Air China, Shanghai Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. It’s also a secondary hub for China Southern Airlines. At the same time, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport hubs Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. These airports are a gateway to many domestic and international destinations, serving millions of passengers.

There are several options to travel to downtown Seattle from SEA airport. The Line 20 bus offers a quick journey, around 20 minutes to the city. However, Lines 150 and 156 buses arrive in the city in about 58 minutes because they make various local stops. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, a shuttle, or a town car and get downtown in approximately 19 minutes.

While all airlines require your luggage to fit in the upper cabin or beneath your seat, carry-on requirements could vary from one airline to another. Though most airlines could have similar requirements on various routes and classes, it would be best to check the carry-on policy before booking. If you need an airline with a favorable carry-on option on this route, consider booking Singapore Airlines.

Among airlines operating Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport and Seattle.

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Seattle usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 $723 round-trip via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared to $1,041 for nonstop.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 4% 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 23% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Seattle route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $900 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,167, a difference of $267. 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 $978. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Seattle takes 10h 46m, covering 5,705 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 Pu Dong Airport to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $441, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is the only airline operating Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 49m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 17h 07m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Seattle is 15 hours behind Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (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 Pu Dong Airport to Seattle range from $878 to $1,281, with an average of $978 over the past 12 months. Anything below $878 counts as a good deal.

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