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$342+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to China

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SEA — SHA
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 12/410:05 amSEA - PEK
1 stop36h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/171:25 pmPEK - SEA
1 stop34h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/18$678
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:05 amSEA - PEK
1 stop33h 15mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/1010:05 pmPEK - SEA
1 stop26h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$694
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:00 amSEA - PVG
1 stop33h 35mKorean Air
Thu 12/112:00 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop35h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 11/18$705
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2911:00 amSEA - PEK
1 stop33h 40mKorean Air
Sat 12/610:40 amPEK - SEA
1 stop14h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 11/20$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:05 amSEA - PVG
1 stop32h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 12/66:25 amPVG - SEA
1 stop17h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/18$711
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:05 amSEA - PEK
1 stop33h 15mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/310:05 pmPEK - SEA
1 stop26h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/18$723
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:05 amSEA - PVG
1 stop32h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 12/26:25 amPVG - SEA
1 stop17h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$724
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:05 amSEA - CAN
1 stop32h 20mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/108:00 pmCAN - SEA
1 stop28h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$727
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Mon 11/2412:10 amSEA - PEK
1 stop24h 15mAsiana Airlines
Tue 12/23:35 pmPEK - SEA
1 stop14h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/20$738
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:05 amSEA - PEK
1 stop33h 15mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/310:05 pmPEK - SEA
1 stop26h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/18$745
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:05 amSEA - PEK
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/212:55 pmPEK - SEA
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$750
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Mon 11/2412:10 amSEA - PEK
1 stop22h 00mAsiana Airlines
Sat 12/63:35 pmPEK - SEA
1 stop14h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/18$758

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Seattle to China flight deals. Data was last updated November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$678
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$342
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$871

Good round-trip deal

$752 or less

Good one-way deal

$471 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($361 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to China that are best for you.

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SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/7

12:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/17

8:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$705

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/3

11:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/28

8:50 am-10:40 am

1 stop16h 50m

$705

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/25

12:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/11

1:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

$705

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/7

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/18

8:50 am-10:40 am

1 stop16h 50m

$705

SeattleBeijing

SEA - PEK

SEAPEK

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/11

12:50 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/24

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$705

SeattleBeijing

SEA - PEK

SEAPEK

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/29

12:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 7/5

1:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop24h 20m

$705

SeattleBeijing

SEA - PEK

SEAPEK

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/15

11:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/1

6:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 10m

$705

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/21

12:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$724

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 1/19

12:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$724

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 1/18

12:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/27

10:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$724

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to China?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to China (average of $420). Flying from Seattle to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $863). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Seattle to China in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to China flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Over the last year, Hainan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated November 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Hainan Airlines from Seattle to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
488 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
55 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,463 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to China?

    For a flight from Seattle to China, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to China?

    A quick flight from Seattle to China can take about 15h. Asiana Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $725. The distance from Seattle to China is about 6295 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to China one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $358. Users have also found prices from $416 and $442 on Asiana Airlines and Korean Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Seattle to China?

    When deciding which route to take from Seattle to China consider Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Beijing Capital or Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to China?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to China (average of $420). Flying from Seattle to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $863). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Seattle to China

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$472Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
DeltaCheapest$505Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$602Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$673Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$719Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$825Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$915Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$936Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,227Average$2,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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