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$534+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Shanghai, China

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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SHA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,041
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$534
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,026
From Sacramento Intl to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:35 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops28h 05mKorean Air
Sat 9/208:50 amPVG - SMF
2 stops20h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 8/20$1,041
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:10 amSMF - PVG
1 stop20h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/208:10 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop37h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,046
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:30 amSMF - PVG
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Sat 9/206:25 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop19h 51mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,056
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/284:05 pmSMF - PVG
1 stop31h 55mAir Canada
Thu 12/255:35 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop13h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$1,057
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/284:05 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/255:35 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop13h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,074
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/234:05 pmSMF - PVG
1 stop31h 55mAir Canada
Sun 11/305:35 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops44h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 8/20$1,077
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:05 pmSMF - PVG
1 stop31h 55mAir Canada
Sun 12/215:35 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops40h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$1,079
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:00 amSMF - SHA
2 stops39h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/2510:30 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops38h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/20$1,660
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:00 pmSMF - SHA
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/262:45 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops39h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,808
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amSMF - SHA
2 stops37h 45mJapan Airlines
Tue 1/61:10 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops20h 19mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/18$2,622
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2310:05 amSMF - SHA
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/255:30 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$3,636

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Shanghai 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

2:35 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

8:50 am-1:55 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$1,041

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

6:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

8:10 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop37h 12m

$1,046

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

5:30 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop15h 52m

$1,056

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/11

7:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/26

2:45 pm-3:17 pm

2 stops39h 32m

$1,808

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/6

1:10 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$2,622

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

5:32 pm-10:20 am

3 stops49h 48m

$534

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/29

6:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$564

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$589

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

6:29 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$631

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$647

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $1,118). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 SMF to SHA?

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Sacramento to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Shanghai?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Shanghai?

    Departing from Sacramento to Shanghai will take you 20h 35m. There are 6118 mi between Sacramento and Shanghai. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $1,118). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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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