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$558+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — SHA
жов. 15 — жов. 221
ср 10/15
ср 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 вересень 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,007
(oojo)

One-way from

$558
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,270
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on вересень 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ср 10/299:59 amDCA - PVG
2 stops41h 01mAsiana Airlines
пт 11/148:35 amPVG - DCA
2 stops48h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,054
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
пн 9/156:45 amDCA - PVG
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
пн 9/225:00 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop28h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,101
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
нд 9/285:00 amDCA - PVG
2 stops21h 50mAmerican Airlines
нд 11/166:25 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops26h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,105
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
сб 9/133:33 pmDCA - PVG
1 stop35h 17mAmerican Airlines
пн 9/225:00 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
сб 9/277:35 pmDCA - PVG
1 stop31h 15mAmerican Airlines
нд 10/55:00 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,112
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
пн 11/39:59 amDCA - PVG
2 stops35h 06mAsiana Airlines
ср 11/198:35 amPVG - DCA
2 stops24h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,155
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
вт 10/216:59 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops32h 01mAsiana Airlines
чт 11/61:10 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops43h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,173
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
вт 9/168:20 amDCA - PVG
2 stops27h 35mCathay Pacific
ср 10/228:35 amPVG - DCA
2 stops23h 41mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$1,189
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
вт 9/167:35 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops28h 30mCathay Pacific
ср 10/221:20 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops42h 56mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$1,189
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
пн 9/157:35 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops27h 30mCathay Pacific
пн 9/228:35 amPVG - DCA
2 stops23h 23mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$1,191
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
вт 10/283:30 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops32h 50mCathay Pacific
вт 11/41:35 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops42h 09mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/13$1,191
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ср 11/55:59 pmDCA - PVG
1 stop35h 46mUnited Airlines
чт 11/271:30 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops38h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,192

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 вересень 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Reagan-National

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Shanghai

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

вт 9/23

7:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ср 10/22

1:20 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops42h 56m

$1,189

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

вт 10/28

3:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

вт 11/4

1:35 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,191

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

пн 11/3

6:38 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ср 11/19

1:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops46h 25m

$1,191

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

пн 11/17

9:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

вт 12/9

4:35 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 19m

$1,191

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

нд 9/28

10:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops49h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

нд 11/16

10:30 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,198

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

пн 11/3

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

вт 11/25

5:30 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

пн 9/22

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

чт 10/2

3:45 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

пн 11/17

6:06 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

вт 12/9

5:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ср 11/26

6:06 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

чт 12/25

5:30 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ср 11/26

6:06 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ср 12/24

5:30 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$1,206

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 вересень 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated вересень 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai will take you 20h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7446 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai round-trip from $1,137. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai for 17% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 airline flying from Reagan-National to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Reagan-National 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 вересень 15, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$1,137Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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