District of Columbia

$544+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to District of Columbia

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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Shanghai to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,020
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$544
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,650
From Shanghai to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($377 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 6/2211:55 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 15mEgyptair
mar. 7/812:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 6/11$1,020
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/267:15 amPVG - IAD
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
mer. 10/110:55 amIAD - PVG
1 stop40h 35mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$1,110
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/233:55 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops29h 43mAir Canada
mer. 11/59:55 amIAD - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,138
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 8/1010:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop42h 05mSWISS
jeu. 8/218:45 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 55mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$1,145
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 10/3111:40 amPVG - IAD
1 stop39h 50mMultiple Airlines
ven. 12/1211:10 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,150
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/2411:35 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops33h 40mLufthansa
jeu. 12/1111:10 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop28h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$1,244
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2212:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
mer. 11/58:05 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,246
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/1711:00 amPVG - IAD
1 stop42h 30mBritish Airways
lun. 7/287:25 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop24h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 10/316:10 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops26h 32mAmerican Airlines
ven. 12/125:00 amIAD - PVG
2 stops22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,284
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 6/209:30 amPVG - IAD
2 stops41h 55mAustrian Airlines
dim. 7/275:25 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops24h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,377
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/2510:00 amPVG - DCA
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
sam. 9/2010:45 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,387
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/1711:00 amPVG - DCA
2 stops56h 50mBritish Airways
lun. 7/286:00 amDCA - PVG
2 stops37h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,393

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 6/22

11:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop41h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 7/8

12:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,020

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 8/26

7:15 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 10/1

10:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$1,110

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 9/23

3:55 pm-9:38 am

2 stops29h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 11/5

9:55 am-4:00 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$1,138

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 8/10

10:10 am-4:15 pm

1 stop42h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 8/21

8:45 pm-7:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,145

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 10/31

11:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop39h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ven. 12/12

11:10 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,150

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 6/24

11:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 12/11

11:10 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,244

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 9/22

12:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 11/5

8:05 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,246

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 10/31

6:10 pm-8:42 am

2 stops26h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ven. 12/12

5:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,284

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 8/21

9:30 am-3:25 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 10/2

6:25 pm-6:00 am

2 stops23h 35m

$1,362

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer. 6/25

10:00 am-11:07 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sam. 9/20

10:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,387

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Shanghai to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.

When flying from Shanghai to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated juin 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia are Korean Air ($562), Air China ($571), and Egyptair ($605).

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Shanghai to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to District of Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,157Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,226Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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