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Cheapest round-trip
$962
Typical prices: $971-$1,320
Korean Air
Sun 11/8Tue 11/17
IAD - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$412
Typical prices: $696-$835
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/26
IAD - PVG • 2 stops
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17
Korean Air Logo
8:03 am - 8:25 pm
IAD
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PVG
23h 22m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:20 am - 9:50 am
PVG
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IAD
35h 30m
1 stop
$962Korean Air
Thu, Dec 31 - Tue, Mar 2
Korean Air Logo
11:50 am - 12:35 pm
IAD
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PVG
35h 45m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:20 am - 5:30 pm
PVG
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IAD
43h 10m
2 stops
$967Korean Air
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:03 am - 8:55 pm
IAD
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PVG
23h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:59 pm
PVG
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IAD
24h 19m
2 stops
$969Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 17
Korean Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:25 pm
IAD
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PVG
24h 25m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
2:00 pm - 9:50 am
PVG
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IAD
32h 50m
1 stop
$970Korean Air
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 6:25 am
IAD
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PVG
29h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 11:45 am
PVG
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IAD
38h 50m
1 stop
$975Turkish Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Dec 8
Qatar Airways Logo
11:05 am - 10:40 pm
IAD
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PVG
23h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 3:55 pm
PVG
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IAD
34h 45m
1 stop
$976Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Nov 5
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 10:55 am
IAD
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SHA
23h 55m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SHA
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IAD
35h 00m
1 stop
$977Air China
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Dec 10
Qatar Airways Logo
11:05 am - 10:40 pm
IAD
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PVG
23h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 8:30 am
PVG
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IAD
27h 20m
1 stop
$982Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Nov 3
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 1:15 pm
IAD
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SHA
26h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
11:30 am - 6:30 pm
SHA
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IAD
20h 00m
1 stop
$1,006Air China
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:03 am - 8:55 pm
IAD
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PVG
23h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 11:59 pm
PVG
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IAD
24h 24m
2 stops
$1,009Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Shanghai flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually cost between $1,212 and $1,660 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $962 on Korean Air (Nov 8-Nov 17).

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 round-trip 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 November, where tickets cost $1,032 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,747 and $1,665 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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$412
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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai was $412 for a one-way ticket and $962 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Shanghai, with SkyTeam 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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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)