Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
A direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport takes on average 13 hours 11 minutes. The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, so it's 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport start from 10:50 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest flight is the 19:20 option with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of 10 services every week between SEA and PVG.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Delta Air Lines runs direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
To break up your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the SEA - PVG route are:
Haneda Airport
Narita International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
C$577 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. A return flight starts at C$1,086. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book 1 month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from SEA to PVG.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 23 kilometres from the center of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 49 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you want to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 10ºC then.
More about Shanghai
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shanghai right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from SEA to PVG:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Shanghai itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Shanghai Tower.
Complete your Shanghai trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Shanghai Pudong International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Shanghai.