Travelling from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Seattle. Check out your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when reserving your flight from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Seattle. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). You can pick from 7 direct services each week. Delta Air Lines operates a 11:20am departure between SEA and PVG.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Seattle to PVG. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Delta Air Lines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport jetting out of SEA.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between SEA and PVG is Delta Air Lines.
With an impressive 84.75% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Seattle to PVG departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA land on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seattle to PVG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider booking a hotel near PVG if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed sooner:
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is RM1,344. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,699. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book four months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to PVG.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Seattle to PVG plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
外滩-观景平台 and 外滩建筑群 are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Shanghai must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Museum.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.