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$1,017+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Shanghai, China

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SMF — SHA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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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 May 1, 2025.

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$1,018
(Orbitz)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,436
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 May 1, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 5/67:45 amSMF - PVG
2 stops36h 55mANA
Mon 6/21:35 amPVG - SMF
2 stops35h 11mANA
Deal found 5/1$1,017
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 10/128:10 amSMF - PVG
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/138:30 amPVG - SMF
2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,018
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops21h 10mKorean Air
Wed 6/411:10 amPVG - SMF
2 stops19h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$1,193
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 10/86:30 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops26h 35mEVA Air
Wed 11/128:10 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops17h 38mEVA Air
Deal found 5/1$1,213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 4/306:50 amSMF - PVG
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/312:10 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop22h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,234
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 5/59:10 amSMF - PVG
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 6/51:10 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop16h 47mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1$1,328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 10/86:00 amSMF - PVG
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Wed 11/127:05 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop18h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,376
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:15 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops23h 35mChina Airlines
Tue 6/37:50 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops28h 34mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3112:59 amSMF - PVG
1 stop22h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/245:00 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,631
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/154:00 pmSMF - SHA
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/224:10 pmSHA - SMF
3 stops35h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,653
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:00 amSMF - PVG
3 stops39h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/1212:10 amPVG - SMF
2 stops29h 03mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,662
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/224:50 pmSMF - SHA
2 stops33h 15mKorean Air
Sun 7/66:25 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops34h 26mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$1,695

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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Shanghai

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SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/12

8:10 am-12:35 am

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/13

8:30 am-5:38 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$1,018

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/8

6:30 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

8:10 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$1,213

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/8

5:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

1:30 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$1,321

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

7:05 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$1,376

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/31

12:59 am-2:50 pm

1 stop22h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

5:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 05m

$1,631

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/15

4:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/22

4:10 pm-12:14 pm

3 stops35h 04m

$1,653

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-1:25 pm

3 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

12:10 am-1:13 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,662

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/22

4:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

6:25 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,695

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/12

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops44h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/18

1:35 am-9:49 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$1,757

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/15

6:32 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/22

12:50 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops20h 11m

$1,951

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Sacramento to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,069 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Shanghai round-trip from $1,213. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,321, and Delta, from $1,376.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Sacramento to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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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Top airline flying from Sacramento to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento to Shanghai. 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 May 1, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$1,086Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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