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$441+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Seattle (SEA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SEA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Seattle (SEA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$856
(Delta)

One-way from

$441
(Asiana Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$943
From Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($340 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Seattle

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:30 pmPVG - SEA
Nonstop11h 10mDelta
Thu 11/1310:15 amSEA - PVG
Nonstop13h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/10$856
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 6/254:25 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop35h 05mAsiana Airlines
Thu 7/102:30 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop15h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/11$858
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/158:10 pmPVG - SEA
2 stops39h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/285:14 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop33h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$859
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/158:10 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop16h 48mLufthansa
Sat 6/285:14 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop33h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$903
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/281:40 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop36h 10mKorean Air
Tue 9/3012:50 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop32h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 6/12$911
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/256:10 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop33h 20mAsiana Airlines
Sun 9/282:15 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop35h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/12$911
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:25 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop30h 35mKorean Air
Thu 5/2812:50 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop37h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 6/12$917
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:00 pmPVG - SEA
1 stop18h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 10/1511:35 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop23h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/10$935
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 7/1511:10 amPVG - SEA
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/251:20 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$955
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:05 pmSHA - SEA
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/81:30 amSEA - SHA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,023
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/21:35 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop15h 50mANA
Tue 9/91:45 pmSEA - SHA
2 stops31h 30mANA
Deal found 6/12$1,068
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/11:35 amPVG - SEA
1 stop27h 50mANA
Tue 9/94:30 pmSEA - PVG
1 stop17h 05mANA
Deal found 6/12$1,076

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Seattle 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Seattle that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

Seattle

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

5:30 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 11/13

10:15 am-3:50 pm

Nonstop13h 35m

$856

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/25

4:25 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/10

2:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$858

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/25

1:40 pm-10:50 am

1 stop36h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 7/26

1:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 20m

$871

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

12:10 pm-9:59 am

2 stops36h 49m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 11/13

7:28 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$874

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/25

6:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/28

2:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$911

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/23

6:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/14

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$920

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 10/15

11:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$935

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/15

11:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop14h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 8/25

1:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$955

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/2

2:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/8

1:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,023

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/2

1:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/9

1:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,068

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Seattle

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Seattle. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Seattle is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Shanghai to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 SHA to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Seattle at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Shanghai to Seattle have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Seattle. 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 into for flights to Seattle from Shanghai?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Seattle from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Shanghai from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Seattle round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Seattle, with prices starting at $856. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Asiana Airlines and Korean Air, with the lowest prices starting at $858 and $871, respectively. Delta is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Asiana Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $441. Korean Air flights start at $444 while deals on Hainan Airlines start at $469 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Seattle 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 Shanghai to Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Shanghai to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 4 airlines flying from Shanghai to Seattle

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$593Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$722Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$766Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$815Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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