Shanghai

$428+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai, China

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SHA
feb. 28 — mar. 71
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
sáb. 1/311:30 pm
IAD
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PVG
1 stop38h 40m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 2/910:10 am
PVG
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IAD
1 stop46h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$949
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
dom. 2/159:15 pm
IAD
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PVG
1 stop22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 3/411:05 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop25h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$953
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/146:10 pm
IAD
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PVG
2 stops39h 10m
SAUDIA
dom. 3/19:15 pm
PVG
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IAD
2 stops54h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 1/28$954
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/62:35 pm
IAD
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PVG
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
mar. 3/313:00 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/28$955
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/233:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
jue. 5/73:00 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27$957
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mar. 3/1011:00 pm
IAD
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SHA
1 stop26h 25m
Air China
lun. 3/238:30 pm
SHA
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IAD
1 stop35h 00m
Air China
Deal found 1/28$961
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mar. 2/1710:00 pm
IAD
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PVG
1 stop22h 45m
Air China
lun. 3/29:10 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop34h 20m
Air China
Deal found 1/28$961
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
dom. 2/159:15 pm
IAD
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PVG
1 stop22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 3/211:05 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop25h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$962
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/89:45 pm
IAD
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PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 4/177:55 am
PVG
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IAD
1 stop23h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$966
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mié. 3/183:35 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
jue. 4/23:00 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27$967
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mié. 4/227:10 am
IAD
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PVG
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 5/131:10 pm
PVG
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IAD
2 stops22h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$969
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
sáb. 2/149:15 pm
IAD
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PVG
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
dom. 3/811:05 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/26$970

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated enero 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$949
(oojo)

One-way from

$428
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,474
From District of Columbia to Shanghai
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai 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 enero 29, 2026.
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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 2/14

6:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/9

9:05 am-3:45 pm

3 stops42h 40m

$954

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/10

11:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 3/24

7:45 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$961

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 4/14

11:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 5/5

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$972

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 2/13

11:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 3/8

11:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,055

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 2/13

11:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/26

11:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,055

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 4/21

1:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 4/28

8:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop38h 25m

$1,055

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 4/11

1:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 4/26

8:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop38h 25m

$1,055

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 4/9

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 4/21

1:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop33h 35m

$1,055

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/6

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 4/18

8:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop38h 25m

$1,055

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/13

1:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 4/27

8:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop38h 25m

$1,055

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai (average of $635). Flying from District of Columbia to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Shanghai. 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 District of Columbia to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from District of Columbia to Shanghai in 23h 15m. Fly via SAUDIA, Air China, or Korean Air to get the fastest option. The distance from District of Columbia to Shanghai is about 7437 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Korean Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $413. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to Shanghai for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Shanghai 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 District of Columbia to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai (average of $635). Flying from District of Columbia to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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 10 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai. 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 enero 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$562Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$884Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,066Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,091Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,141Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,250Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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