Flights Seattle → Shanghai
As of November 2026, economy flights from Seattle to Shanghai have a typical range USD 568–5871, median USD 867. Full range across all 251 offers: USD 461–10846. We found 51% of 251 offers from budget carriers (around USD 860) and 49% from full-service carriers (around USD 868).
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Best offers by airline: Seattle → Shanghai
Based on 251 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Seattle → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Hainan Airlines | — | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| ANA | Included | Included | — |
| Japan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| STARLUX Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| EVA Air | — | Included | — |
| WestJet | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Philippine Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Condor | Included | USD 35 | — |
| KLM | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air France | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| British Airways | Included | USD 65 | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
| SWISS | Included | USD 40 | — |
| Iberia | Included | USD 30 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Seattle to Shanghai cost?
Based on 251 offers · November 2026
Seattle to Shanghai flights ranged from USD 461 to USD 10846 across 251 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 980 and premium fares around 7211 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 251 offers.
These 251 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 634 and USD 1586
What hidden fees do Seattle to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Seattle to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 251 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AC | 39 | 4% |
| AS | 44 | 4% |
| HU | 30 | 2% |
| CX | 50 | 5% |
| KE | 15 | 1% |
| DL | 39 | 3% |
| UA | 45 | 2% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
| JL | 0 | 0% |
| AA | 45 | 6% |
| CA | 30 | 5% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| JX | 15 | 1% |
| BR | 15 | 2% |
| WS | 42 | 4% |
| PR | 15 | 1% |
| QR | 20 | 2% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| DE | 45 | 1% |
| KL | 51 | 3% |
| AF | 47 | 4% |
| MH | 15 | 1% |
| BA | 80 | 1% |
| EY | 15 | 1% |
| LH | 45 | 1% |
| LX | 52 | 2% |
| IB | 42 | 1% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~USD 669 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 719 total. Turkish Airlines: base ~USD 805 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 815 total.
Cathay Pacific's USD 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Turkish Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 136 base difference shrinks to USD 96 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Seattle to Shanghai?
33 airlines flew Seattle to Shanghai in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hainan | 1 | — | 525 | n/a |
 Cathay Pacific | 2 | — | 536 | n/a |
 Korean Air | 1 | — | 568 | n/a |
 Korean Air | 20 | 546–2528 | 620 | 15 (2%) |
 Alaska | 5 | 523–668 | 630 | n/a |
 Air China | 1 | — | 631 | 30 (5%) |
 Japan Airlines | 8 | 602–754 | 654 | 0 (0%) |
 Air Canada | 20 | 531–1589 | 696 | 39 (6%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 26 | 536–852 | 719 | 50 (7%) |
 American Airlines | 4 | 626–816 | 730 | 45 (6%) |
 EVA Air | 6 | 751–890 | 753 | 15 (2%) |
 United Airlines | 21 | 568–10556 | 764 | 45 (6%) |
 United | 1 | — | 764 | n/a |
 Turkish Airlines | 2 | 723–907 | 815 | 10 (1%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 11 | 832–2765 | 860 | 39 (4%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 35 | 604–1682 | 868 | 44 (5%) |
 WestJet | 4 | 833–1172 | 928 | 42 (5%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 3 | 1007–2300 | 1095 | 15 (1%) |
 Qatar Airways | 9 | 1178–1380 | 1262 | 20 (2%) |
 KLM | 7 | 1278–1985 | 1288 | 51 (4%) |
 Air France | 1 | — | 1288 | 47 (4%) |
 Hainan Airlines | 10 | 617–3772 | 1449 | 30 (2%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 2 | 1394–1565 | 1480 | 15 (1%) |
 Emirates | 11 | 1191–5888 | 1493 | 20 (1%) |
 Starlux | 2 | 968–2838 | 1903 | 15 (1%) |
 Etihad Airways | 1 | — | 2040 | 15 (1%) |
 ANA | 11 | 590–7124 | 2270 | 0 (0%) |
 Lufthansa | 5 | 2664–7588 | 2698 | 45 (2%) |
 Swiss | 1 | — | 2721 | 52 (2%) |
 Condor | 4 | 1196–7468 | 4328 | 45 (1%) |
 Iberia | 7 | 5837–5871 | 5839 | 42 (1%) |
 British Airways | 8 | 5416–7036 | 7003 | 80 (1%) |
 JAL | 1 | — | 10846 | n/a |
Where do the best Seattle → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Seattle to Shanghai flights
- Full-service carriers on Seattle–Shanghai cost 2.0x more than budget airlines (USD 1879 vs USD 928 median; overall median USD 867).
- BA charges 8.0x more in ancillary fees than TK — USD 80 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 623 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 568. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Seattle to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 251 offers analyzed, Seattle to Shanghai flights range from USD 461 to USD 10846, with a median price of USD 867. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Seattle to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 35 to the base fare on Seattle to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Seattle to Shanghai including all fees?
- Hainan has the lowest median fare on Seattle to Shanghai at USD 525 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Seattle–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 568. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Seattle to Shanghai routes?
- Seattle to Shanghai has 33 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 461 to USD 10846 across 251 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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