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Find cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai from $563

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dulles Intl to Shanghai departing on 8/20. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Shanghai (IAD-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai 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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12:00 pm - 4:50 pmIAD-PVG
40h 50m1 stop
1:10 am - 5:10 amPVG-IAD
40h 00m1 stop
$1,106Egypt Air
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Tue, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 12
12:00 pm - 4:50 pmIAD-PVG
40h 50m1 stop
1:10 am - 5:10 amPVG-IAD
40h 00m1 stop
$1,123Egypt Air
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 24
9:50 pm - 4:45 pmIAD-PVG
30h 55m1 stop
10:25 pm - 2:45 pmPVG-IAD
28h 20m1 stop
$1,140Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 21
9:05 pm - 4:30 pmIAD-PVG
31h 25m1 stop
12:35 am - 4:10 pmPVG-IAD
27h 35m1 stop
$1,152Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 7
4:40 pm - 4:45 pmIAD-PVG
36h 05m1 stop
10:25 pm - 7:55 pmPVG-IAD
33h 30m1 stop
$1,161Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 8
9:05 pm - 4:30 pmIAD-PVG
31h 25m1 stop
12:35 am - 4:10 pmPVG-IAD
27h 35m1 stop
$1,187Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 22
12:00 pm - 4:50 pmIAD-PVG
40h 50m1 stop
2:05 am - 1:30 pmPVG-IAD
23h 25m1 stop
$1,238
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11
6:00 pm - 9:50 amIAD-PVG
27h 50m2 stops
2:05 am - 1:30 pmPVG-IAD
23h 25m1 stop
$1,256
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11
4:55 pm - 10:50 amIAD-PVG
29h 55m2 stops
12:05 pm - 12:10 pmPVG-IAD
36h 05m2 stops
$1,283China Airlines
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Tue, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 8
5:00 pm - 10:50 amIAD-PVG
29h 50m2 stops
12:05 pm - 12:10 pmPVG-IAD
37h 05m2 stops
$1,495China Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Nov 19

Flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Shanghai on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost $1,247 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $2,182 and $2,038 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Egypt Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $563. KAYAK users also found Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai round-trip flights on Egypt Air from $1,106 and on Turkish Airlines from $1,140.

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Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Shanghai 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai was $563 for a one-way ticket and $1,106 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington Dulles Airport and Shanghai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai from Washington Dulles Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from Washington Dulles Airport?

    Tokyo is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai?

    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 Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Shanghai?

    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 Shanghai with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Shanghai from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/20Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 50mIAD-PVG
$563
5/14Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 50mIAD-PVG
$590
5/16Thu
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 50mIAD-PVG
$714
6/25Tue
2 stops
46h 55mIAD-PVG
$720
5/11Sat
2 stops
45h 55mIAD-PVG
$739
9/6Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 55mIAD-PVG
$747
9/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 25mIAD-PVG
$825
5/21Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 25mIAD-PVG
$854
8/20Tue
2 stopsCathay Pacific
30h 08mIAD-SHA
$912
9/20Fri
2 stopsCathay Pacific
30h 08mIAD-SHA
$977

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Last minute flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopEgypt Air
40h 50mIAD-PVG
5/9Thu
multi-stopEgypt Air
40h 00mPVG-IAD
$1,127
5/7Tue
multi-stopEgypt Air
40h 50mIAD-PVG
5/14Tue
multi-stopEgypt Air
40h 00mPVG-IAD
$1,160
5/7Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 25mIAD-PVG
5/13Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 35mPVG-IAD
$1,188
5/7Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 25mIAD-PVG
6/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 35mPVG-IAD
$1,223
5/7Tue
multi-stop
40h 50mIAD-PVG
5/15Wed
multi-stop
31h 52mPVG-IAD
$1,243
5/7Tue
multi-stop
40h 50mIAD-PVG
5/15Wed
multi-stop
38h 25mPVG-IAD
$1,262
5/9Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
36h 05mIAD-PVG
5/13Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 20mPVG-IAD
$1,361
5/11Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
36h 05mIAD-PVG
5/13Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 20mPVG-IAD
$1,371
5/9Thu
multi-stopAir China
27h 45mIAD-SHA
5/30Thu
multi-stopAir China
25h 53mSHA-IAD
$1,553
5/9Thu
multi-stopAir China
30h 12mIAD-PVG
5/30Thu
multi-stopAir China
27h 03mPVG-IAD
$1,553

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Washington Dulles Airport - Shanghai Flights

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