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$345+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — SHA
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai are usually found in February or March, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2412:55 am
SEA
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PVG
1 stop19h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 5/198:35 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop21h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/13$669
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 10/1411:45 am
SEA
-
SHA
1 stop18h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 11/31:35 pm
SHA
-
SEA
1 stop35h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$673
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:45 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/198:35 am
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop16h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/13$673
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:55 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop23h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 5/221:10 pm
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop16h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/13$675
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3112:25 pm
SEA
-
SHA
1 stop32h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/1410:30 pm
SHA
-
SEA
1 stop26h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$678
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:10 pm
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop24h 20m
Philippine Airlines
Thu 9/244:00 pm
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop19h 05m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/15$678
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3010:50 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 1/119:30 am
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop15h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$680
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:05 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 5/135:00 pm
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 3/14$683
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1611:05 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 5/65:00 pm
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 3/14$684
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/912:50 pm
SEA
-
SHA
1 stop37h 15m
Korean Air
Wed 4/226:25 pm
SHA
-
SEA
1 stop31h 15m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/13$685
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:05 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 5/205:00 pm
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 3/13$685
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2811:45 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop32h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/198:35 am
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop16h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/14$686

Find flight deals from Seattle to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$669
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$345
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$874
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/8

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/19

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$725

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/9

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/19

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$725

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/9

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$725

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/13

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/27

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$725

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/22

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$725

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/8

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/25

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$725

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/26

3:55 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/16

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$730

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/8

3:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$730

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 8/24

7:56 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

10:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop26h 50m

$766

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/30

7:12 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

12:10 pm-9:06 pm

3 stops23h 56m

$966

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 42 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.

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 $435). Flying from Seattle to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,022). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 March 16, 2026.

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.

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 March 16, 2026.
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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,294 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,207 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,805 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle 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 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, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Seattle to Shanghai in just under 12h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 30m. 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 $437, Asiana Airlines will fly you from Seattle to Shanghai and back. In addition to Asiana Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and EVA Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $463 and $525, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seattle to Shanghai for 59% 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 $353 and Hainan Airlines from $370 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Seattle to Shanghai?

    Of the flights from Seattle to Shanghai that have layovers, most of them stop in Taipei City.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

    Most Taipei City visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taipei 101, Raohe Street Night Market, and Shilin Night Market. Taipei 101, Raohe Street Night Market and Shilin Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 21.6 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Taipei City in need of a rental car can book one at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $70.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Seattle to Shanghai flights?

    Seattle to Shanghai flights have a layover in Seoul the least frequently.

  • 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 $435). Flying from Seattle to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,022). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$437Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$463Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$525Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$537Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Air CanadaCheapest$594Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$659Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$664Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$673Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China AirlinesCheapest$810Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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