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$444+ 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SHA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:35 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 1/232:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,207
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3010:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Thu 1/229:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop34h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:07 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop33h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/206:25 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops29h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,218
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:00 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops23h 15mANA
Wed 1/218:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop37h 40mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,234
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:15 amIAD - SHA
2 stops39h 10mANA
Wed 1/211:40 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops35h 06mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,244
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:15 amIAD - PVG
2 stops39h 05mANA
Wed 1/218:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop37h 40mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:15 amIAD - PVG
2 stops28h 00mANA
Thu 1/228:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop37h 40mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,250
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3010:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Wed 1/217:45 amSHA - IAD
2 stops24h 50mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,254
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3010:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 45mAir China
Tue 1/204:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops40h 05mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,254
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:15 amIAD - PVG
2 stops39h 05mANA
Wed 1/212:35 amPVG - IAD
2 stops31h 42mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/209:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/2110:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,275

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,144
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$444
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,623
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/10

11:54 am-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/1

4:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,189

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/15

3:19 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/22

8:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$1,191

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/25

6:15 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

8:55 am-9:12 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$1,193

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

11:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/7

11:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,205

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/25

11:57 am-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

1:20 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$1,205

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

8:55 pm-1:49 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

10:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/17

10:00 am-10:51 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

6:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

12:10 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/23

10:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$1,206

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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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 $1,223). 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 DC to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia to Shanghai, 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 21% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 29h 36m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, 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 $441. 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?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong when deciding on the best route 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 $1,223). 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 District of Columbia to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$887Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Korean AirCheapest$1,032Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,155Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,250Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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