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$481+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SHA
Jan 31 — Feb 71
Sat 1/31
Sat 2/7
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 1, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3010:05 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops35h 50mAir China
Tue 1/1311:30 amSHA - IAD
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/29$1,380
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:05 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops35h 50mAir China
Mon 1/126:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop37h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/29$1,389
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:30 amDCA - SHA
2 stops40h 15mJapan Airlines
Tue 1/131:10 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops21h 53mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,505
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:30 amDCA - SHA
2 stops40h 15mJapan Airlines
Mon 1/121:10 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops40h 58mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,529
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3010:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 55mAir China
Tue 1/611:30 amSHA - IAD
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/29$1,835
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/309:36 amDCA - SHA
2 stops37h 44mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/64:35 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops30h 28mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/29$2,257
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:46 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:35 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops37h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$2,349
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:10 amIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 15mANA
Mon 1/121:40 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop39h 00mANA
Deal found 12/29$4,986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/306:00 amDCA - SHA
2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/121:35 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops40h 33mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/29$5,556

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,063
(Air China)

One-way from

$481
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,273
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl 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 January 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/22

6:13 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/28

5:40 pm-5:15 am

2 stops47h 35m

$1,063

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/23

6:10 pm-11:50 am

3 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/30

4:20 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops35h 25m

$1,213

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

7:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,230

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

7:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

6:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,230

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

11:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/6

9:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,231

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/23

6:37 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/31

4:50 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$1,234

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

11:57 am-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/31

1:20 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$1,234

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

8:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,241

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

11:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,242

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/25

6:37 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

1:20 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$1,280

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $847). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,289). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Incheon (ICN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Incheon (ICN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,336.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 42m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated January 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Delta, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,124 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,069 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
Air China
7.2
Good
135 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Air China, Korean Air, and Cathay Pacific fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 27h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 08m. Washington, D.C. and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 7434 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $884 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Korean Air, starting at $977 and $1,032 round-trip. Users have found that Air China is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Korean Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $441. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and ANA, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Baltimore/Washington - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $847). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,289). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. 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 January 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$884Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Korean AirCheapest$1,032Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,141Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,321Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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