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$353+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Seattle (SEA)

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SHA — SEA
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 February 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/85:00 pm
PVG
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SEA
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 10/111:05 am
SEA
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PVG
1 stop21h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/8$662
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/2511:45 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop36h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 9/2411:05 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop21h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/8$663
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:00 pm
PVG
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SEA
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 9/2411:05 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop21h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/8$664
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2511:45 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop36h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 9/1711:05 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop21h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/6$665
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 3/2511:45 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop36h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 9/2211:00 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop31h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/8$706
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 4/711:35 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop18h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 9/2812:55 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/8$718
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 3/246:40 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop17h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 9/1711:05 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop21h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/6$729
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/311:00 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop37h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 9/1011:05 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop21h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/6$730
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 4/710:55 am
SHA
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SEA
1 stop19h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 10/112:55 am
SEA
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SHA
1 stop17h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/8$738
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 4/64:25 pm
PVG
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SEA
1 stop13h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 10/212:55 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/8$739
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 4/24:25 pm
PVG
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SEA
1 stop13h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 9/1412:55 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/6$740
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/98:25 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop21h 00m
ANA
Mon 7/134:30 pm
SEA
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PVG
1 stop17h 05m
ANA
Deal found 2/6$755

Find 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 February 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$662
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$353
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$978
From Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Shanghai to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Seattle that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

10:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 9/18

12:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

$738

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

10:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 10/2

12:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

$738

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

10:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/20

12:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

$738

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

10:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/27

12:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

$738

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

10:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/28

12:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

$738

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

10:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 10/1

12:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

$738

ShanghaiSeattle

SHA - SEA

SHASEA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

10:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/29

12:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

$738

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/6

4:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/29

12:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$739

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/16

4:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/5

12:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$739

ShanghaiSeattle

PVG - SEA

PVGSEA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/15

11:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 8/14

12:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$739

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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 February 6, 2026.

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle (average of $454). Flying from Shanghai to Seattle in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,028). 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 February 9, 2026.

When flying from Shanghai to Seattle, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Shanghai to Seattle delayed?

About 36% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Seattle have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 295 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Seattle flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Seattle flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 February 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Seattle, such as Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

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!!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

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!!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

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!!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

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 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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Seattle?

    Asiana Airlines can get you from Shanghai to Seattle in just under 19h. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5719 mi between Shanghai and Seattle.

  • 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 $561. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $679 and $717, respectively. Delta is priced at 42% 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 Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $362. ANA flights start at $406 while deals on Philippine Airlines start at $408 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle (average of $454). Flying from Shanghai to Seattle in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,028). 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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Alternative routes for Shanghai to Seattle

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Top 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to Seattle

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Seattle. 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$561Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$679Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$717Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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