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$897+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SHA
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Shanghai

Best flights from Sacramento to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 1/204:35 pmSMF - SHA
2 stops27h 50mANA
Wed 2/41:40 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops20h 18mANA
Deal found 12/14$897
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops35h 45mKorean Air
Mon 3/92:00 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops39h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 12/12$983
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 1/206:30 amSMF - PVG
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Wed 2/46:00 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop15h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/14$1,004
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/177:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2012:50 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops25h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,020
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/296:00 amSMF - PVG
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/21:30 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop22h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,124
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/54:56 pmSMF - SHA
2 stops26h 49mJapan Airlines
Mon 3/91:10 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops25h 11mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,716
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/204:35 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops36h 50mANA
Wed 2/48:30 amPVG - SMF
2 stops43h 22mANA
Deal found 12/14$913
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 3/175:00 pmSMF - SHA
2 stops27h 45mJapan Airlines
Fri 3/201:10 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops25h 11mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/13$2,583

Find 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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$897
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,446
From Sacramento Intl to Shanghai
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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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that are best for you.

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SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

4:35 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/4

1:40 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$897

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

4:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

8:30 am-11:52 am

2 stops43h 22m

$913

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

2:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$983

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

6:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$1,004

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/20

12:50 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops25h 31m

$1,020

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

1:30 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop22h 09m

$1,124

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/5

4:56 pm-11:45 am

2 stops26h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,716

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/17

5:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/20

1:10 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$2,583

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $672). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $870). 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 PVG?

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 December 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Sacramento to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Related info for your journey

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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 17h 20m. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $672). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $870). 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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