Traveling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
Choose from ten weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 10:50 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 12:40.
Your SEA to PVG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is easy with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SEA to PVG flights, with 84.75% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and PVG:
Narita International Airport
Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
$362 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $714. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to PVG, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SEA to PVG.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination without delay.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SEA:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Reserve a hotel close to PVG if you're on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Venture beyond Shanghai and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Shanghai in April.
Before locking in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to PVG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey around 274 kilometers west to Nanjing to tick off its top sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometers west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
