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$424+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai, China

SEA — SHA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai are usually found in April or February, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Shanghai

Wed 11/47:00 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 11/167:30 pm -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 11/1$855
Tue 12/110:10 am -
2 stops23h 05m
Thu 12/32:35 am -
2 stops31h 47m
Deal found 10/31$857
Tue 12/83:40 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Fri 1/152:35 am -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 10/31$860
Sun 12/63:40 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Wed 12/231:40 pm -
2 stops20h 42m
Deal found 10/30$864
Mon 11/309:30 pm -
1 stop35h 10m
Sun 12/610:50 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 10/31$864
Mon 11/29:30 pm -
1 stop35h 10m
Fri 11/610:50 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 10/31$865
Mon 12/73:40 pm -
1 stop37h 45m
Mon 12/218:35 am -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 11/3$867
Sun 11/19:30 pm -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 11/121:45 am -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 10/31$868
Sun 12/63:40 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Thu 12/241:40 pm -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 10/30$872
Sat 11/283:40 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Wed 12/98:35 am -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 10/31$872
Thu 11/59:30 pm -
1 stop35h 10m
Tue 11/101:45 am -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 11/1$873
Mon 11/29:30 pm -
1 stop35h 10m
Sat 11/77:20 am -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 11/1$874

Find flight deals from Seattle to Shanghai

Round-trip from

$857
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$424
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$954
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/2

11:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$473

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 11/19

10:05 am-10:55 pm

2 stops44h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$485

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 2/19

8:40 am-8:00 pm

3 stops43h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$526

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 1/22

8:40 am-9:15 am

3 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$529

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/2

2:45 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop13h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/15

10:10 am-10:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$536

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/14

9:40 am-8:00 pm

3 stops43h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$544

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 11/30

2:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop13h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$559

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/23

3:00 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$564

SeattleShanghai

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 1/11

2:55 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$564

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai (average of $743). Flying from Seattle to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,569). 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 SEA to PVG?

When flying from Seattle to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Shanghai

The most flights from SEA to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Seattle to Shanghai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Seattle to Shanghai flights typically cost between $888 and $1,082 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $857 on ANA (Dec 1-Dec 5).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andDelta from Seattle to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Related info for your journey

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

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Seattle/Tacoma Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Seattle airport to Shanghai. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from Seattle’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Shanghai?

    Korean Air, ANA, and Delta can get you from Seattle to Shanghai in just under 12h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5705 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $525, EVA Air will fly you from Seattle to Shanghai and back. In addition to EVA Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Asiana Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $561 and $625, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seattle to Shanghai for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $345 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ANA from $352 and Asiana Airlines from $357 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

    The cheapest flight price from Seattle to Shanghai is $534. On average you can expect to pay $1,231. The most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $817.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai (average of $743). Flying from Seattle to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,569). 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 9 airlines flying from Seattle to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EVA AirCheapest$525Average$2,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$561Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$625Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$659Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$680Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$689Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$806Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Air CanadaCheapest$874Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,060Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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