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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai from $428

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12:00 pm - 4:50 pmIAD-PVG
39h 50m1 stop
1:10 am - 5:10 amPVG-IAD
41h 00m1 stop
$1,051Egyptair
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Tue, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 13
12:00 pm - 4:50 pmIAD-PVG
39h 50m1 stop
1:10 am - 5:10 amPVG-IAD
41h 00m1 stop
$1,054Egyptair
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Thu, Jan 23 - Thu, Feb 13
2:00 pm - 5:10 pmIAD-PVG
38h 10m1 stop
11:00 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-IAD
33h 30m1 stop
$1,108Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 17
2:00 pm - 5:10 pmIAD-PVG
38h 10m1 stop
11:00 pm - 8:30 pmPVG-IAD
33h 30m1 stop
$1,110Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 17 - Mon, Mar 10
6:03 am - 4:10 pmBWI-PVG
21h 07m1 stop
6:10 pm - 12:28 amPVG-BWI
19h 18m2 stops
$1,259American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 16
12:45 pm - 1:15 amIAD-PVG
23h 30m2 stops
8:30 am - 4:40 pmPVG-IAD
20h 10m1 stop
$1,289ANA
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Thu, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 20
1:05 pm - 4:30 pmBWI-PVG
39h 25m2 stops
12:35 am - 9:29 pmPVG-BWI
32h 54m2 stops
$1,296Qatar Airways
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Tue, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 14
1:15 pm - 1:15 amIAD-PVG
23h 00m2 stops
2:30 am - 11:48 amPVG-IAD
22h 18m2 stops
$1,325ANA
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Wed, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 10
6:03 am - 4:10 pmBWI-PVG
21h 07m1 stop
6:10 pm - 12:18 amPVG-BWI
19h 08m2 stops
$1,359American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 12
1:09 pm - 4:30 pmBWI-PVG
39h 21m2 stops
12:35 am - 9:25 pmPVG-BWI
32h 50m2 stops
$1,486Qatar Airways
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Tue, Apr 8 - Tue, May 6
9:55 am - 10:20 amBWI-PVG
59h 25m3 stops
Tue, Jan 14
9:55 am - 10:05 pmBWI-PVG
47h 10m2 stops
Tue, Jan 14
9:25 pm - 5:10 pmIAD-PVG
30h 45m1 stop
$693Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jan 8
9:25 pm - 5:10 pmIAD-PVG
30h 45m1 stop
$712Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 30
6:03 am - 4:10 pmBWI-PVG
21h 07m1 stop
$766American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 7
8:15 am - 9:55 amIAD-SHA
36h 40m2 stops
$786Air China
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Tue, Nov 26
8:15 am - 10:15 amIAD-PVG
37h 00m2 stops
$786Air China
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Tue, Nov 26
6:03 am - 4:10 pmBWI-PVG
21h 07m1 stop
$846American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 13
11:05 am - 12:25 pmIAD-SHA
36h 20m1 stop
$888ANA
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Thu, Jan 16
8:30 am - 12:25 pmDCA-SHA
38h 55m2 stops
$888ANA
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Tue, Jan 7
6:00 am - 3:20 pmBWI-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
5:30 pm - 11:31 pmPVG-BWI
19h 01m1 stop
$1,254Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
6:00 am - 4:55 pmBWI-PVG
21h 55m2 stops
7:05 pm - 10:15 amPVG-BWI
28h 10m2 stops
$1,258Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
6:03 am - 4:10 pmBWI-PVG
21h 07m1 stop
6:10 pm - 11:14 pmPVG-BWI
18h 04m1 stop
$1,297American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
4:09 pm - 6:45 pmBWI-PVG
37h 36m2 stops
8:25 pm - 5:16 amPVG-BWI
21h 51m2 stops
$1,301United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 1
5:35 pm - 6:35 pmBWI-PVG
36h 00m1 stop
8:25 pm - 5:16 amPVG-BWI
21h 51m2 stops
$1,312United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 1
6:00 am - 11:20 pmIAD-PVG
28h 20m2 stops
4:30 pm - 9:11 pmPVG-IAD
41h 41m2 stops
$1,329Air China
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
8:35 am - 1:15 amIAD-PVG
27h 40m2 stops
2:30 am - 4:13 pmPVG-IAD
26h 43m2 stops
$1,372ANA
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Sun, Nov 24 - Fri, Dec 6
1:05 pm - 1:15 amIAD-PVG
23h 10m2 stops
8:30 am - 9:10 amPVG-IAD
37h 40m1 stop
$1,380ANA
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
5:00 am - 4:10 pmDCA-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
6:10 pm - 12:40 amPVG-DCA
19h 30m1 stop
$2,010American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
4:35 pm - 11:55 amIAD-SHA
30h 20m2 stops
7:45 am - 2:10 pmSHA-IAD
19h 25m1 stop
$5,214Air China
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30

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

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American Airlines
Dec 4
BWI6:03 amBaltimore/Washington
21h 07m
1 stop
PVG4:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 16
PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 18m
2 stops
BWI12:28 amBaltimore/Washington
American Airlines
Nov 24
BWI6:03 amBaltimore/Washington
21h 07m
1 stop
PVG4:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 26
PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 04m
1 stop
BWI11:14 pmBaltimore/Washington
American Airlines
Jan 20
BWI6:03 amBaltimore/Washington
21h 07m
1 stop
PVG4:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 12
PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 08m
2 stops
BWI12:18 amBaltimore/Washington

ANA flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Feb 27
IAD12:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 30m
2 stops
PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 20
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
20h 10m
1 stop
IAD4:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
ANA
Jan 29
IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 00m
2 stops
PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 10
PVG2:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
22h 18m
2 stops
IAD11:48 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
ANA
Dec 2
IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 9
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,200, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,330.

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 $1,477. 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 $1,740.

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 $1,255. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,874.

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

We recommend purchasing flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai 49 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Shanghai for $1,600. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $1,060.

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Best Price Found

$428

Fastest flight time

18h 10m

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 $428. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,051.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai takes 18h 10m
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 20h 02m.

  • 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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7.4
3,920 reviews
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7.5
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7.1
154 reviews
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6.9
420 reviews
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8.0
8,755 reviews
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8.4
833 reviews
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7.2
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7,143 reviews
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1,636 reviews
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