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Cheapest round-trip
$956
Typical prices: $1,149-$1,387
Air China
Fri 10/2Fri 10/23
IAD - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$451
Typical prices: $629-$858
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/14
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 14% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 23
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11:00 pm - 3:20 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
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4:20 pm - 7:21 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 01m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$956Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 23
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11:00 pm - 11:55 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
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5:30 pm - 7:21 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 51m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$956Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 6
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9:00 pm - 2:40 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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6:10 pm - 3:55 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$966Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Dec 9
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9:00 pm - 4:20 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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11:35 pm - 3:55 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$976Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 30
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11:00 pm - 12:50 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
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6:35 am - 7:30 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 55m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
$977Air China
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Nov 5
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11:00 pm - 12:50 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
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4:30 pm - 6:30 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital
$977Air China
Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6
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1:15 pm - 6:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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10:25 pm - 11:30 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 05m1 stop Istanbul
$1,044Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 20
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1:15 pm - 6:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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7:55 am - 11:30 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 35m1 stop Istanbul
$1,048Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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1:15 pm - 8:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl
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8:50 am - 11:05 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,054Korean Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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1:15 pm - 8:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl
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11:10 am - 11:05 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
35h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,054Korean Air
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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.

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 November, where tickets cost $1,059 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,929 and $1,626 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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$451
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai was $451 for a one-way ticket and $956 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?

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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

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