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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai (WAS-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 25
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7:07 am - 11:20 pmBWI-PVG
27h 13m2 stops
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12:25 pm - 7:56 amPVG-BWI
32h 31m2 stops
$889Air China
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 24
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5:35 am - 1:25 amBWI-PVG
31h 50m2 stops
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9:55 am - 6:35 amPVG-BWI
32h 40m2 stops
$938Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 5
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6:45 am - 2:50 pmDCA-PVG
20h 05m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 9:06 amPVG-DCA
28h 06m1 stop
$1,101American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Nov 16
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5:00 am - 2:50 pmDCA-PVG
21h 50m2 stops
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6:25 pm - 7:26 amPVG-DCA
26h 01m2 stops
$1,105American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 24
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2:00 pm - 1:15 amDCA-PVG
22h 15m2 stops
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2:30 am - 11:58 amPVG-DCA
22h 28m2 stops
$1,205ANA
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 26
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6:00 am - 3:20 pmDCA-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 11:04 pmPVG-DCA
18h 34m1 stop
$1,206Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Dec 8
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2:00 pm - 1:15 amDCA-PVG
22h 15m2 stops
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2:30 am - 12:59 pmPVG-DCA
23h 29m2 stops
$1,207ANA
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Sun, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 23
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5:05 pm - 3:50 pmDCA-PVG
33h 45m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 9:12 amPVG-DCA
28h 12m2 stops
$1,210Delta
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Sat, Dec 20 - Fri, Jan 2
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6:25 am - 9:40 pmBWI-SHA
26h 15m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 5:19 amSHA-BWI
28h 49m2 stops
$10,838United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 20 - Fri, Jan 2
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6:25 am - 9:40 pmBWI-SHA
26h 15m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 6:20 amSHA-BWI
29h 50m3 stops
$10,842United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. 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. to Shanghai?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to Shanghai is April, where tickets cost $1,158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,743 and $1,726 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$456
Flight from Baltimore to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

  • Which other cities can I connect to from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai will give you an opportunity to visit some of the cities in China comfortably while using Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) as your departure station. You can explore Hangzhou, Huangshan, Wuxi, and Nanjing.

  • Which airline among those flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai is more eco-friendly?

    Consider reserving your ticket with Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and ANA if you want to fly in an eco-friendly aircraft. These airlines feature planes whose engines are fuel-filled and feature a program that deals with carbon emission reduction.

  • What are the common layover airports for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

    Always expect to have several layovers on long flights, such as flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai. For instance, if flying with United Airlines and Eva Air, expect stops at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). When using Qatar Airways, you’ll stop at Hamad International Airport (DOH), and Tokyo International Airport (HND) when flying with Emirates.

  • Which airline(s) among those flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai have the option to upgrade from economy to first class?

    If you book economy with Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways, you can select to upgrade to first class by paying a modest fee to your ticket. You can fly first class for less money if you take advantage of this opportunity than if you book directly in first class.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai was $456 for a one-way ticket and $889 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Washington, D.C. and on arrival in Shanghai.

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

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

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

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

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. 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, D.C.?

    Tokyo is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

  • Flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai typically leave from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). To connect easily from the city center to DCA for a flight, consider taking the Metro system’s Blue and Yellow Lines, located centrally in the city.
  • Flying with kids on long flights such as flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai can be difficult and tiresome. To avoid this, consider reserving your ticket with Japan Airlines or Qatar Airways, which features onboard kids’ amenities such as video games, family movies, complimentary snacks, and bassinets.
  • If you have a person with limited mobility, or you are one of them, consider consulting with your airline during your ticket reservation on how to access some of the special services offered in the airport. DCA and PVG offer special services such as the wheelchair, accessible parking, and first boarding of the PRMs.
  • If you plan to fly with your four-legged companion on flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, consider reserving your ticket with Japan Airlines or Korean Air, which features pet relief areas at the departure and arrival stations. However, your pet should not way more than 20 lbs if you plan to fly with it in a cabin.
  • Upon landing at Shanghai through Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) for a holiday vacation, consider using the onsite car rentals to visit some of the tourist sites – such as Shanghai Wild Animal Park and Waterfall Clock – located some miles from the airport. You’ll reserve your car model at the car counter located at Terminal 1 near the baggage claim area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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ANAOverall score based on 964 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
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Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025HNL - NRT
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Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

Almost 6 hours of delay with over 12 gate changes. Flight was supposed to depart around 6 and instead depart after 12am. No accommodations were offered than some snacks closer to midnight when the crew was planning to throw away some snacks.

The crew was very nice and polite. They made sure everybody got their meal and drinks. Even the economy class had a very adequate leg room for someone that is over 6 foot tall.

Purchased WiFi was slow to non functional. Staff was not personable or friendly. Seats were cramped. Boarding took long but I expected that.

Luckily I just tried to sleep. But the entertainment system was awkward to operate. I hate all this stuff with apps and adding it to your phone and all. It is a nuisance. I would prefer a good magazine or newspaper in the pocket in front of me or available.

Every leg of the flight was late causing us to miss our flight to Okinawa and have to take the next flight out.

One of the best 14 hour flights I've ever had. Crew was friendly throughout which can be difficult on longer flights. The crew being kind and respectful is very important for me. Plane felt clean and I was able to get some well needed uninterrupted sleep. I put them slightly above Cathay Pacific as far as cleanliness the only down side was a lack of entertainment selections, but hey I am an American taking a trip on a Japanese airline so I cannot complain. Thank you ANA and the Tokyo airport all very friendly. Will see you soon

Poor. We weren’t able to check in online (for several hours until we gave up) for no apparent reasons although our passports were loaded successfully. When we were at the airport check-in, a rep helped us at the kiosk but she disregarded the KTN provided to her so we had to come back for it after being questioned by the TSA person…

ANA gave me an amazing experience. They are very good with customer service.

Everything was good may improve some alcohol drinks and amenities during fly

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Don’t know they cancelled the flight day before I was to leave. They sent a email at 9:00 pm at night saying they cancelled. That is the smooth way to say we don’t want your business! I think they didn’t have enough people booking so they cancelled the flight! It’s all about the money anymore there is no honesty in business.

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

The AA staff person who checked our bags was curt and almost rude. The FA also seemed unhappy doing her job. Overall it was like riding the school bus back in grade school.

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