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$739 Find cheap flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Reagan-National to Shanghai departing on 5/14. 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
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Shanghai (DCA-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Reagan-National 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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9:20 am - 6:25 pmDCA-PVG
45h 05m2 stops
8:05 pm - 4:12 pmPVG-DCA
32h 07m2 stops
$1,424
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 25
9:20 am - 12:05 pmDCA-PVG
38h 45m2 stops
8:05 pm - 4:12 pmPVG-DCA
32h 07m2 stops
$1,439
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Tue, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 12
5:00 pm - 4:30 pmDCA-PVG
35h 30m2 stops
12:35 am - 9:14 pmPVG-DCA
32h 39m2 stops
$1,463Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Oct 8
6:30 pm - 4:30 pmDCA-PVG
34h 00m2 stops
12:35 am - 6:45 pmPVG-DCA
30h 10m2 stops
$1,464Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 7
1:05 pm - 11:05 amDCA-PVG
34h 00m2 stops
8:40 am - 9:14 pmPVG-DCA
24h 34m2 stops
$1,598Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 22
7:45 pm - 11:05 amDCA-PVG
27h 20m2 stops
7:05 pm - 5:06 pmPVG-DCA
34h 01m2 stops
$1,628Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 25
10:47 pm - 7:55 amDCA-PVG
45h 08m2 stops
11:00 am - 11:04 pmPVG-DCA
48h 04m2 stops
$1,685British Airways
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 12
5:30 pm - 7:55 amDCA-PVG
26h 25m2 stops
11:00 am - 11:01 pmPVG-DCA
48h 01m2 stops
$1,742British Airways
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Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Aug 7
3:15 pm - 12:35 amDCA-PVG
21h 20m2 stops
2:30 am - 6:48 pmPVG-DCA
29h 18m2 stops
$1,943ANA
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Mon, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 24
3:15 pm - 12:35 amDCA-PVG
21h 20m2 stops
2:30 am - 1:42 pmPVG-DCA
24h 12m2 stops
$2,183ANA
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Tue, Sep 24 - Fri, Jan 10

Flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai were found on Qatar Airways ($1,463) and Cathay Pacific ($1,598). Cathay Pacific proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $916.

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$739
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai was $739 for a one-way ticket and $1,424 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai.

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

    Reagan Washington National Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Reagan Washington National Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National 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.
5/14Tue
3 stops
48h 42mDCA-PVG
$739
8/20Tue
2 stops
29h 40mDCA-PVG
$823
9/6Fri
2 stops
29h 40mDCA-PVG
$886
9/5Thu
2 stopsCathay Pacific
34h 00mDCA-PVG
$916
8/20Tue
2 stopsCathay Pacific
35h 36mDCA-SHA
$916
8/8Thu
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
33h 10mDCA-PVG
$967
5/13Mon
2 stopsQatar Airways
39h 54mDCA-PVG
$996
5/14Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
63h 54mDCA-PVG
$1,010
9/5Thu
1 stopDelta
19h 45mDCA-PVG
$1,224
7/9Tue
1 stopDelta
19h 40mDCA-PVG
$1,319

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Last minute flights from Reagan-National 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-stopQatar Airways
37h 00mDCA-PVG
6/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 10mPVG-DCA
$1,530
5/10Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 00mDCA-PVG
7/1Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
47h 00mPVG-DCA
$1,718
5/7Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
37h 26mDCA-PVG
6/6Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 57mPVG-DCA
$1,909
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
21h 05mDCA-PVG
5/30Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 02mPVG-DCA
$2,114
5/10Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
36h 30mDCA-PVG
7/2Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
30h 47mPVG-DCA
$2,192
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
36h 48mDCA-PVG
7/4Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 26mPVG-DCA
$2,314
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 20mDCA-PVG
7/4Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 35mPVG-DCA
$2,612
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 20mDCA-PVG
7/2Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 35mPVG-DCA
$2,712
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 15mDCA-PVG
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 05mPVG-DCA
$2,912
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 15mDCA-PVG
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 22mPVG-DCA
$2,915

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