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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai from $519

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Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 10:00 amIAD-SHA
23h 00m1 stop
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11:30 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
20h 00m1 stop
$1,050Air China
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 28
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1:15 pm - 12:25 pmIAD-PVG
35h 10m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 10:55 amPVG-IAD
33h 15m1 stop
$1,063Korean Air
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Oct 6
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9:40 pm - 4:45 pmIAD-PVG
31h 05m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 11:45 amPVG-IAD
25h 20m1 stop
$1,097Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
American Airlines Logo
6:56 am - 2:50 pmBWI-PVG
19h 54m1 stop
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6:10 pm - 10:25 pmPVG-BWI
17h 15m1 stop
$1,101American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Nov 21
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8:21 pm - 2:50 pmBWI-PVG
30h 29m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 2:30 pmPVG-BWI
33h 30m2 stops
$1,106American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 4:45 pmIAD-PVG
39h 15m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 11:45 amPVG-IAD
25h 20m1 stop
$1,120Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 1:45 pmIAD-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 6:00 amPVG-IAD
24h 30m1 stop
$1,155Delta
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Oct 2
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 1:45 pmIAD-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 11:29 amPVG-IAD
29h 59m2 stops
$1,160Delta
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Oct 2
ANA Logo
12:15 pm - 12:35 amIAD-PVG
24h 20m1 stop
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2:30 am - 9:10 amPVG-IAD
19h 40m1 stop
$1,332ANA
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Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 9
ANA Logo
1:20 pm - 12:35 amIAD-PVG
23h 15m2 stops
ANA Logo
2:30 am - 9:10 amPVG-IAD
19h 40m1 stop
$1,336ANA
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Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 9

Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
May 20
IAD9:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
PVG4:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 27
PVG10:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
25h 20m
1 stop
IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Turkish Airlines
May 20
IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 15m
1 stop
PVG4:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 27
PVG10:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
25h 20m
1 stop
IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Turkish Airlines
May 20
IAD9:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
PVG4:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jul 20
PVG10:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
25h 20m
1 stop
IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Delta flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

Our best Delta deals on Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flight tickets
Delta
Apr 24
IAD7:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 8
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
27h 44m
2 stops
IAD9:14 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Delta
Sep 4
IAD6:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
PVG1:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 2
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 30m
1 stop
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Delta
Apr 29
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
21h 25m
2 stops
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 20
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
27h 05m
2 stops
DCA8:35 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,169, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,291.

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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $1,457. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai for around $1,691.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. 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 $1,221. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,813.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. when booking 16 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,443 when searching 16 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,283 on momondo.

Cheap Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$519

Fastest flight time

18h 40m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $519. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,050.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai takes 18h 40m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Baltimore/Washington Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Shanghai by plane?

    There are 7442.5 mi between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

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Air ChinaPriceFrom $962Free CancellationRating
7.2
86 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $977Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,056Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,774 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,057Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,561 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,685 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,920 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,248Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,799 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,258Free CancellationRating
8.3
848 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,336Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,062 reviews
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