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$571+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to District of Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IAD
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$908
(oojo)

One-way from

$571
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,385
From Shanghai to District of Columbia
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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 November 2, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop46h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/59:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$908
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2111:05 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/109:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$989
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop46h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/31:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/31$1,041
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:35 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops39h 51mAir Canada
Fri 11/2810:12 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops52h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 11/1$1,079
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 12/215:35 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops40h 50mAir Canada
Sat 1/104:30 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops34h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$1,089
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:00 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops35h 48mDelta
Sat 1/1012:29 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop37h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/1$1,096
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:30 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop18h 20mDelta
Mon 1/55:59 pmDCA - PVG
1 stop32h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,097
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:15 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops26h 31mDelta
Sat 1/32:21 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops36h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/31$1,097
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/226:25 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops25h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/55:00 amDCA - PVG
2 stops22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,111
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 12/202:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop19h 35mANA
Sat 1/1011:10 amIAD - PVG
1 stop21h 15mANA
Deal found 11/2$1,118
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:55 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/77:34 amIAD - PVG
2 stops39h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$1,140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop34h 00mAir China
Mon 1/512:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops32h 20mAir China
Deal found 10/30$1,144

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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 November 2, 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

Mon 12/22

10:10 am-7:20 pm

1 stop46h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/5

9:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

$908

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

11:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

1:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

$989

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

5:35 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops31h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$1,091

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

5:35 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops55h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/24

4:10 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,091

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

5:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

9:45 am-4:00 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$1,092

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

1:30 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

7:59 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops33h 56m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

6:00 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops35h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

12:29 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 51m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

1:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop21h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/24

4:11 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops37h 44m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

8:55 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop32h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

10:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

1:30 pm-11:49 am

2 stops35h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

10:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,096

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia (average of $924). Flying from Shanghai to District of Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,470). 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 November 2, 2025.

When flying from Shanghai to District of Columbia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai to District of Columbia?

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 November 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, Delta, and American Airlines from Shanghai to District of Columbia have to say. 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,036 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Air China
7.1
Good
122 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia?

    A quick flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia can take about 21h 09m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,096. The distance from Shanghai to District of Columbia is about 7446 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines ($580), Air Canada ($600), and Air China ($617).

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to District of Columbia?

    While some choose either Shanghai Pu Dong - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Shanghai to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to District of Columbia (average of $924). Flying from Shanghai to District of Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,470). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,081Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,157Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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