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$392 Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:00 am - 3:40 pmPVG-IAD
40h 40m1 stop
10:05 pm - 9:10 amIAD-PVG
22h 05m1 stop
$969
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Wed, Jun 5 - Fri, Nov 22
11:00 am - 4:45 pmPVG-IAD
41h 45m1 stop
10:00 pm - 9:10 amIAD-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
$970
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Sat, Oct 26 - Sat, Jan 18
11:00 am - 3:40 pmPVG-IAD
40h 40m1 stop
6:20 pm - 9:10 amIAD-PVG
25h 50m1 stop
$1,081British Airways
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Nov 28
11:00 am - 7:35 pmPVG-BWI
44h 35m1 stop
8:40 pm - 9:10 amBWI-PVG
23h 30m1 stop
$1,082British Airways
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sat, Nov 23
1:10 am - 9:15 amPVG-IAD
44h 05m1 stop
12:00 pm - 4:50 pmIAD-PVG
40h 50m1 stop
$1,173Egypt Air
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Tue, Jun 25 - Sun, Sep 1
1:10 am - 5:10 amPVG-IAD
40h 00m1 stop
12:00 pm - 4:50 pmIAD-PVG
40h 50m1 stop
$1,191Egypt Air
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Tue, Jun 18 - Thu, Aug 29
10:05 am - 4:15 pmPVG-IAD
42h 10m1 stop
9:00 pm - 8:25 amIAD-PVG
22h 25m1 stop
$1,267SWISS
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Sun, Sep 15 - Sun, Dec 15
10:05 am - 4:15 pmPVG-IAD
42h 10m1 stop
8:45 pm - 7:05 amIAD-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
$1,275SWISS
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Mon, Jun 17 - Mon, Jun 24
9:30 am - 2:35 pmPVG-IAD
41h 05m1 stop
5:35 pm - 6:00 amIAD-PVG
24h 25m1 stop
$1,279Austrian Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Mon, Sep 2
9:30 am - 2:35 pmPVG-IAD
41h 05m1 stop
5:30 pm - 6:40 amIAD-PVG
24h 10m2 stops
$1,294Austrian Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Nov 28

Flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Shanghai, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Egypt Air ($641) and Turkish Airlines ($743). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on British Airways ($1,081) and Egypt Air ($1,173).

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When to book flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. was $392 for a one-way ticket and $969 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Washington, D.C.?

    A passport is required to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from one of these Shanghai airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/2Sun
2 stops
41h 23mPVG-BWI
$392
6/3Mon
3 stops
32h 34mPVG-BWI
$411
5/30Thu
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 00mPVG-IAD
$641
10/21Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 20mPVG-IAD
$743
6/6Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 20mPVG-IAD
$757
6/6Thu
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 00mPVG-IAD
$773
10/27Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
29h 10mPVG-IAD
$832
6/12Wed
1 stopKorean Air
36h 05mPVG-IAD
$842
6/14Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 35mPVG-IAD
$844
5/25Sat
1 stopKorean Air
38h 25mPVG-IAD
$886

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