Travelling from Shanghai to Seattle: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when booking your flight from Shanghai to Seattle.
Arrive in Seattle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
11 hours 18 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Shanghai to Seattle. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Seattle is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
The most popular route for flights from Shanghai to Seattle is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take your pick of 10 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PVG to SEA is the 17:30 Delta Air Lines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 19:20 with Delta Air Lines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to Seattle, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you have a passport from China, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Shanghai to Seattle for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Shanghai to Seattle, you can depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Travel from PVG to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) without any stops.
Delta Air Lines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Shanghai to Seattle departing from PVG.
We make it simple to book a flight from Shanghai to Seattle with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Central Shanghai to PVG is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 49 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Want a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Seattle, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Seattle with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Seattle are:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Haneda Airport (HND)
SHA is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Shanghai to Seattle? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes about 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 54 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near SEA if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Seattle. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
As soon as your flight from Shanghai to Seattle has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 11 minutes by car. Central Seattle is approximately 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 23 minutes.
After your flight from Shanghai to Seattle, rest your head at a hotel close to LKE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seattle
Right now, Rs120,677 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Seattle. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs200,137. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from Shanghai to Seattle, book your journey 9 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Shanghai to Seattle is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Seattle. To avoid the crowds, visit Seattle in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Shanghai to Seattle in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Seattle sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seattle right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Seattle:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are major attractions which should be on every Seattle itinerary.
Complete your Seattle trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Shanghai to Seattle. Whether you're searching for a compact ride, roomy sedan or something in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to get the best deal.