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$451+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SHA
Aug 15 — Aug 221
Sat 8/15
Sat 8/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Shanghai

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 July 16, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/156:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1911:35 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$902
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/154:05 pm
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops41h 10m
ANA
Tue 12/158:30 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops46h 30m
ANA
Deal found 7/11$987
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Sun 11/17:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/78:25 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,002
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/208:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops25h 45m
ANA
Sat 8/298:25 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops26h 22m
ANA
Deal found 7/16$1,003
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/196:30 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops27h 15m
ANA
Sat 8/298:25 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops26h 22m
ANA
Deal found 7/16$1,012
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/208:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops25h 45m
ANA
Sun 8/308:25 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops20h 27m
ANA
Deal found 7/16$1,013
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/196:30 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops27h 15m
ANA
Sun 8/308:25 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops20h 27m
ANA
Deal found 7/16$1,022
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/134:05 pm
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops41h 10m
ANA
Tue 12/158:30 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops46h 30m
ANA
Deal found 7/11$1,037
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Wed 8/196:30 am
SMF
-
SHA
2 stops38h 45m
ANA
Sat 8/291:35 pm
SHA
-
SMF
2 stops21h 12m
ANA
Deal found 7/16$1,047
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/154:05 pm
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops41h 10m
ANA
Sun 12/132:35 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops52h 25m
ANA
Deal found 7/11$1,062
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/134:05 pm
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops41h 10m
ANA
Mon 12/148:30 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops46h 30m
ANA
Deal found 7/11$1,112
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Wed 8/197:04 pm
SMF
-
SHA
2 stops26h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/301:20 pm
SHA
-
SMF
2 stops36h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,171

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 July 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$902
(oojo)

One-way from

$451
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,404
From Sacramento Intl to Shanghai
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($356 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/19

6:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/29

1:35 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops21h 12m

$1,047

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/19

7:04 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/30

1:20 pm-10:31 am

2 stops36h 11m

$1,171

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

6:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops51h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/25

1:35 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops40h 26m

$1,207

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

6:25 am-11:05 am

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/25

7:05 pm-11:07 am

2 stops31h 02m

$1,221

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/1

4:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/7

5:35 pm-3:21 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$1,230

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/1

7:25 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/7

1:40 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$1,238

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/30

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/15

1:10 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$1,250

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

3:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/19

1:35 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops40h 26m

$1,258

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/14

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/14

1:10 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$1,274

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/1

4:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/7

2:00 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops41h 21m

$1,281

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Shanghai. 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 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 31h 55m. 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.

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