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$424+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SHA
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$925
(IEagle)

One-way from

$424
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$1,084
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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 September 19, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 11/167:07 amBWI - SHA
2 stops25h 33mAir China
Mon 11/245:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops27h 26mAir China
Deal found 9/18$925
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/3011:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 55mAir China
Tue 10/2111:30 amSHA - IAD
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 9/17$950
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/2810:10 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops35h 30mAir China
Tue 11/118:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop22h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/17$953
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/410:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop22h 55mAir China
Thu 11/279:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop34h 00mAir China
Deal found 9/17$956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/311:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 00mAir China
Mon 10/138:25 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop35h 05mAir China
Deal found 9/17$957
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 9/1911:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 00mAir China
Fri 10/103:25 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops27h 44mAir China
Deal found 9/17$958
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/1611:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop25h 40mAir China
Tue 9/237:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop23h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/15$960
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 00mAir China
Tue 10/147:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop23h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/17$967
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 11/27:07 amBWI - SHA
2 stops38h 48mAir China
Sun 11/910:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops46h 26mAir China
Deal found 9/18$970
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 11/710:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop22h 55mAir China
Mon 11/249:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop34h 00mAir China
Deal found 9/17$971
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:28 pmBWI - SHA
2 stops38h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/2210:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops46h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$972
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/311:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 00mAir China
Fri 10/247:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop23h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/16$976

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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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

7:07 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/27

5:30 pm-7:56 am

2 stops27h 26m

$925

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

7:07 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/24

5:30 pm-7:56 am

2 stops27h 26m

$925

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

10:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/27

9:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$956

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/21

10:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$960

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/25

7:28 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops38h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/22

10:30 pm-7:56 am

2 stops46h 26m

$972

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

7:07 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/28

4:30 pm-7:56 am

2 stops28h 26m

$979

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

11:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/25

7:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$981

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/8

8:37 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

8:55 am-7:01 am

2 stops34h 06m

$982

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/3

12:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/24

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$991

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

6:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/25

11:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,007

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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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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 23 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 $1,076). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 September 19, 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’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 September 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Delta, and Turkish 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
964 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

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
964 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

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
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

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
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,969 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

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
7.3
Good
101 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

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
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Air China and Cathay Pacific fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 25h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 48m. 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 $913 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Korean Air, starting at $977 and $1,064 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 $606. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and Japan Airlines, 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 $1,076). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$913Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Korean AirCheapest$1,064Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,228Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,280Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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