Seattle to Shanghai Flight Information

The approximate distance between Seattle and Shanghai is 9,217.64 km. Average flight time from Seattle to Shanghai is around 12 hours 40 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is November.

Cheapest one-way
US$407
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines SEA-SHA 16h 20m · 1 stop Fri, Aug 28
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Cheapest round-trip
US$837
Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines SEA-SHA 31h 50m · 2 stops Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
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When to fly
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
9,217.64 km
Flight distance
12h 40m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Seattle to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$566, and round-trip direct flights start at US$899.

Popular airlines flying from Seattle to Shanghai

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Seattle to Shanghai, including Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and Asiana Airlines. Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Seattle to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Seattle to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Seattle to Shanghai, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Shanghai is January, with an average price of US$505; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to US$930.

US$930
US$718
US$505
US$293
    Cheapest
  • US$707
    Aug
  • US$573
    Sep
  • US$774
    Oct
  • US$627
    Nov
  • US$819
    Dec
  • US$505
    Jan
  • US$556
    Feb
  • US$614
    Mar
  • US$575
    Apr
  • US$824
    May
  • US$930
    Jun
  • US$687
    Jul

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Seattle to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Seattle to Shanghai are found during April, with an average price of US$750. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to US$2,166.

US$2,166
US$1,458
US$750
US$42
    Cheapest
  • US$1,313
    Aug
  • US$1,077
    Sep
  • US$2,166
    Oct
  • US$1,010
    Nov
  • US$1,503
    Dec
  • US$1,157
    Jan
  • US$806
    Feb
  • US$811
    Mar
  • US$750
    Apr
  • US$1,439
    May
  • US$1,749
    Jun
  • US$1,473
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Shanghai (SEA-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Alaska Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$407 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SEA to PVG on Fri, Aug 28), while Hainan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$837 departing on Tue, Sep 1 and returning on Mon, Sep 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Seattle to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 12 hours 40 minutes to fly from Seattle to Shanghai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Seattle to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Seattle to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL281 (17:13)
  • To find best deals on flights from Seattle to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Aug 28, with one-way flights priced at just US$407.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Shanghai on August 27, 2026 with Alaska Airlines, with prices starting at US$358.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SEA-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Seattle is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Seattle to Shanghai is US$648. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Seattle to Shanghai is US$1,144. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Seattle and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Seattle to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Seattle to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Seattle to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Hainan Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Seattle to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$522.

US$361
US$522
US$683
US$844
US$1,005
Hainan Airlines
US$522
Hainan Airlines
Alaska Airlines
US$571
Alaska Airlines
Asiana Airlines
US$619
Asiana Airlines
Philippine Airlines
US$649
Philippine Airlines
Korean Air
US$714
Korean Air
Delta Air Lines
US$1,005
Delta Air Lines

How many flights fly from Seattle to Shanghai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Seattle to Shanghai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Seattle to Shanghai is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Monday.

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3
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Highest
3
Mon
4
Tue
4
Wed
4
Thu
4
Fri
5
Sat
4
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.