C$577 Cheap Flights from Seattle / Tacoma International (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)

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Flight deals from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$1,435. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Seattle to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$577
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time13 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong is C$1,086. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong.
Delta flies direct from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong.
As of June 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Shanghai Pudong is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Hainan Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

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.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from SEA to PVG. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.

  • Take advantage of filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

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)

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.

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