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$441+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SHA
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
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 March 17, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:15 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/77:20 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$819
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/288:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops21h 10m
Korean Air
Tue 5/51:40 pm
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops44h 17m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/14$910
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 10/146:15 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/207:20 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops26h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$927
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/146:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/217:05 pm
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops35h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,002
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:10 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops20h 00m
Korean Air
Sun 9/1311:10 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops26h 03m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/16$1,003
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
1 stop20h 15m
China Eastern
Tue 5/51:10 pm
PVG
-
SMF
1 stop15h 51m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/14$1,085
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 10/19:10 am
SMF
-
PVG
1 stop17h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 10/71:10 pm
PVG
-
SMF
1 stop15h 57m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/15$1,103
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops21h 10m
Korean Air
Thu 5/711:10 am
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops22h 47m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/16$1,127
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:00 pm
SMF
-
PVG
1 stop29h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 10/73:55 pm
PVG
-
SMF
1 stop16h 26m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/14$1,208
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:00 pm
SMF
-
SHA
2 stops32h 15m
ANA
Tue 5/51:35 pm
SHA
-
SMF
2 stops22h 07m
ANA
Deal found 3/14$1,210
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:00 am
SMF
-
SHA
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2112:45 pm
SHA
-
SMF
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,328
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:00 pm
SMF
-
SHA
2 stops26h 15m
ANA
Wed 10/71:35 pm
SHA
-
SMF
2 stops40h 18m
ANA
Deal found 3/14$1,340

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 March 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$910
(oojo)

One-way from

$441
(Gurufare)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$816
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. 26% potential increase in price ($399 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($44 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

9:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/13

11:10 am-10:13 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$1,003
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

1:10 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$1,085

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$1,210

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

5:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$1,219

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

8:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/21

12:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 15m

$1,328

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/23

6:25 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$1,381

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

4:50 pm-11:43 am

3 stops33h 53m

$1,520

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

1:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops40h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

12:50 pm-8:58 am

3 stops35h 08m

$1,655

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/12

9:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/6

8:35 am-10:51 pm

2 stops29h 16m

$1,686

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

2:42 pm-10:50 am

2 stops29h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

2:30 pm-8:58 am

3 stops33h 28m

$1,730

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $649). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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.

Related info for your journey

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 20h. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $649). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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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