Cheap flights from Sacramento to Shanghai from $852

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4:55 pm - 3:20 pm
SMF
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SHA
30h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 11:00 am
SHA
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SMF
33h 10m
2 stops
$852Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, May 5
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7:00 am - 11:55 pm
SMF
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PVG
24h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 10:54 pm
PVG
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SMF
29h 19m
2 stops
$852Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, May 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 3:20 pm
SMF
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SHA
30h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:54 pm
SHA
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SMF
24h 34m
2 stops
$902Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, May 10
Air Canada Logo
4:11 pm - 4:00 pm
SMF
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PVG
31h 49m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 11:00 pm
PVG
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SMF
22h 05m
1 stop
$1,126Air Canada
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, May 4
China Eastern Logo
6:15 am - 6:00 pm
SMF
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PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 2:01 pm
PVG
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SMF
15h 51m
1 stop
$1,148China Eastern
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, May 4
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 2:05 pm
SMF
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PVG
34h 05m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 9:38 am
PVG
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SMF
32h 43m
2 stops
$1,194Air Canada
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 24
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8:00 am - 5:45 pm
SMF
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PVG
18h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:31 pm
PVG
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SMF
15h 21m
1 stop
$1,253United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 24
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6:45 am - 12:35 am
SMF
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PVG
26h 50m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 6:02 pm
PVG
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SMF
48h 37m
2 stops
$1,347ANA
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jul 1
United Airlines Logo
7:31 am - 9:35 pm
SMF
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SHA
23h 04m
2 stops
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1:30 pm - 7:41 pm
SHA
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SMF
21h 11m
2 stops
$1,948United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
ANA Logo
6:10 am - 12:15 pm
SMF
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SHA
39h 05m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:38 pm
SHA
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SMF
21h 03m
2 stops
$23,915ANA
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 22

United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Shanghai

Our best United Airlines deals on Sacramento to Shanghai flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 8
SMF8:00 amSacramento Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 24
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 21m
1 stop
SMF8:31 pmSacramento Intl
$1,253
United Airlines
Mar 16
SMF7:31 amSacramento Intl
20h 14m
1 stop
PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 19
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
21h 11m
1 stop
SMF7:41 pmSacramento Intl
$1,713
United Airlines
Mar 16
SMF1:55 pmSacramento Intl
37h 50m
2 stops
PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 19
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
17h 36m
1 stop
SMF4:06 pmSacramento Intl
$1,732

Air Canada flights from Sacramento to Shanghai

Our best Air Canada deals on Sacramento to Shanghai flight tickets
Air Canada
Mar 4
SMF4:11 pmSacramento Intl
31h 49m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 4
PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
22h 05m
1 stop
SMF11:00 pmSacramento Intl
$1,126
Air Canada
Apr 8
SMF1:00 pmSacramento Intl
34h 05m
1 stop
PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 24
PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
32h 43m
2 stops
SMF9:38 amSacramento Intl
$1,194
Air Canada
Mar 16
SMF5:00 amSacramento Intl
44h 00m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 19
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
42h 16m
2 stops
SMF8:51 pmSacramento Intl
$1,216

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SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

4:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

4:50 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 10m

$852

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

8:35 am-10:54 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$852

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

4:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

1:20 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$902

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

4:11 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

3:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,126

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

6:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

1:10 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$1,148

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

1:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/24

3:55 pm-9:38 am

2 stops32h 43m

$1,194

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

8:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/24

8:10 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop15h 21m

$1,253

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/10

6:45 am-12:35 am

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/1

8:25 am-6:02 pm

2 stops48h 37m

$1,347

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

7:31 am-9:35 pm

2 stops23h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

1:30 pm-7:41 pm

2 stops21h 11m

$1,948

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/1

6:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/22

1:35 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$23,915

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $887. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sacramento to Shanghai for around $1,300.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Sacramento to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $766. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,297.

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Fastest flight time

23h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sacramento to Shanghai takes 23h 10m
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Sacramento to Shanghai.
  • How far is Sacramento Intl to Shanghai by plane?

    Sacramento Intl and Shanghai are 6136.7 mi apart from one another. 23h 10m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Shanghai are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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