What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Asiana Airlines, China Eastern and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Sacramento according to our data. Asiana Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sacramento Intl to Shanghai?

ANA is the most popular carrier operating from Sacramento Intl to Shanghai

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Shanghai?

As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Shanghai.

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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7:23 pm - 10:40 amSMF Sacramento Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

6:10 pm - 10:59 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

20h 49m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$893XiamenAir

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 8

7:03 am - 9:05 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 02m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

1:10 pm - 9:53 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SMF Sacramento Intl

24h 43m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$899Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Dec 11

7:45 am - 12:45 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

8:25 am - 7:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SMF Sacramento Intl

26h 22m2 stops Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$959ANA

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

6:30 am - 12:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 45m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 7:47 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 12m2 stops Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$962ANA

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

8:00 am - 1:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 2:53 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SMF Sacramento Intl

41h 18m2 stops Tokyo Narita Los Angeles

$964ANA

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 18

7:41 am - 1:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

2:35 am - 2:53 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SMF Sacramento Intl

28h 18m2 stops Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$968ANA

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 7

8:03 am - 10:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 02m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:40 am - 6:56 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 16m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,002Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17

7:41 am - 1:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

8:30 am - 1:28 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SMF Sacramento Intl

44h 58m2 stops Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$1,018ANA

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17

7:41 am - 1:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

8:30 am - 3:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SMF Sacramento Intl

46h 30m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,069ANA

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 5:45 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 2:07 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 57m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,206China Eastern

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 24

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Japan Airlines flights from Sacramento to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

Oct 18

SMF7:21 pmSacramento Intl

33h 24m

2 stops

PVG7:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 22

PVG1:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

20h 36m

2 stops

SMF6:51 pmSacramento Intl

$1,507

Japan Airlines

Oct 27

SMF7:21 pmSacramento Intl

25h 24m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 17

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

45h 43m

2 stops

SMF6:53 pmSacramento Intl

$1,519

Japan Airlines

Nov 10

SMF7:23 pmSacramento Intl

24h 22m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 24

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 47m

2 stops

SMF6:57 pmSacramento Intl

$1,530

ANA flights from Sacramento to Shanghai

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ANA

Sep 1

SMF7:45 amSacramento Intl

26h 00m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 8

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

26h 22m

2 stops

SMF7:47 pmSacramento Intl

$959

ANA

Sep 1

SMF6:30 amSacramento Intl

38h 45m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 8

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 12m

2 stops

SMF7:47 pmSacramento Intl

$962

ANA

Oct 28

SMF8:00 amSacramento Intl

26h 15m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 18

PVG1:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 18m

2 stops

SMF2:53 pmSacramento Intl

$964

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/24

7:23 pm-10:40 am

2 stops23h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/8

6:10 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$893

SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/12

7:03 am-9:05 pm

2 stops22h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/11

1:10 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$899

SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

7:45 am-12:45 am

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

8:25 am-7:47 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$959

SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

6:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops21h 12m

$962

SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/28

8:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/18

1:35 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops41h 18m

$964

SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/24

7:41 am-1:15 am

2 stops25h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/7

2:35 am-2:53 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$968

SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

8:03 am-10:05 am

2 stops35h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/17

11:40 am-6:56 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$1,002

SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/27

7:41 am-1:15 am

2 stops26h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

8:30 am-1:28 pm

2 stops44h 58m

$1,018

SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/14

7:41 am-1:15 am

2 stops25h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/1

8:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops46h 30m

$1,069

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SacramentoShanghai

SMF Sacramento Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/24

1:10 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$1,206

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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 $932. 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 $1,322.

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 $1,294.

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Fastest flight time	22h 02m
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The fastest flight from Sacramento to Shanghai takes 22h 02m

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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. 22h 02m 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Shanghai?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Shanghai.
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.

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Shanghai

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Delta	PriceFrom $568	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,503 reviews		Search Delta flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews		Search China Eastern flights

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