Hongqiao Intl

$555+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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WAS — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,106
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$555
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,704
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl
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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/912:25 pmBWI - SHA
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:00 pmSHA - BWI
3 stops38h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,106
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:00 amBWI - SHA
2 stops26h 50mAir China
Fri 10/35:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops25h 43mAir China
Deal found 6/10$1,110
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/211:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop24h 55mAir China
Tue 11/411:30 amSHA - IAD
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 6/10$1,267
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:40 amDCA - SHA
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:05 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,330
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:23 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops28h 42mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/231:35 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops42h 21mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$1,336
This IEagle 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:50 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop40h 20mKorean Air
Wed 11/126:25 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop28h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 6/10$1,342
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:40 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/261:35 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops57h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$1,345
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:59 amDCA - SHA
2 stops66h 31mEVA Air
Fri 10/317:40 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops34h 13mEVA Air
Deal found 6/10$1,360
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:25 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/81:35 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,397
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:59 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops32h 31mEVA Air
Sun 8/107:40 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops47h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 6/11$1,501
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:24 amBWI - SHA
2 stops36h 41mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/261:35 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops44h 42mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$1,520
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2410:20 amDCA - SHA
2 stops37h 05mJapan Airlines
Wed 7/912:50 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops30h 59mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,551

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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 June 12, 2025.
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

Sat 8/9

12:25 pm-12:15 pm

3 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/31

7:00 pm-9:02 pm

3 stops38h 02m

$1,106

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

11:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/4

11:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,267

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/20

9:40 am-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/11

6:05 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,330

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/21

7:23 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/23

1:35 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops42h 21m

$1,336

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

12:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/12

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,342

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

5:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/26

1:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops57h 10m

$1,345

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

9:59 am-4:30 pm

2 stops66h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/31

7:40 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$1,360

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

12:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/8

1:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,397

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

7:59 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops32h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/10

7:40 pm-6:50 am

2 stops47h 10m

$1,501

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/24

10:20 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/9

12:50 pm-7:49 am

2 stops30h 59m

$1,551

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hongqiao Intl from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 43 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,125). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 WAS to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 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 $1,267 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and EVA Air, starting at $1,357 and $1,485 round-trip. Users have found that Air China is 12% 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $562. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and Cathay Pacific, 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?

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,125). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 8 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air ChinaCheapest$996Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$1,084Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,176Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
ANACheapest$1,326Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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