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$508+ Cheap flights from Virginia 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Shanghai

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Round-trip from

$1,036
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$508
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Wed 9/243:55 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops41h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,036
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:36 amRDU - SHA
2 stops35h 24mAir China
Tue 10/2811:30 amSHA - RDU
2 stops24h 11mAir China
Deal found 6/10$1,106
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/285:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,122
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:30 pmRIC - PVG
2 stops36h 30mAir Canada
Tue 11/185:50 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops41h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,130
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:45 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2811:30 amSHA - RDU
2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,130
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:38 amRIC - PVG
1 stop20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/186:10 pmPVG - RIC
1 stop17h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,151
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/195:45 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Fri 10/103:45 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/9$1,203
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/204:00 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops35h 00mAir Canada
Fri 12/125:50 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops29h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$1,241
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:55 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/56:10 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops28h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,244
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.
Sat 9/279:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 10/1212:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,250
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:00 pmIAD - PVG
3 stops30h 20mAir China
Sun 10/265:05 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops62h 25mAir China
Deal found 6/9$1,254
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/612:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,260

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

9:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

3:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,036

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/14

10:36 am-10:00 am

2 stops35h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/28

11:30 am-11:41 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$1,106

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/14

7:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

5:50 pm-10:08 am

2 stops28h 18m

$1,122

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/4

2:30 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

5:50 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,130

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/14

7:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/28

11:30 am-11:41 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$1,130

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/4

6:38 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

6:10 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$1,151

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/19

5:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

3:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,203

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/1

6:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/5

6:10 pm-9:56 am

2 stops28h 46m

$1,244

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

11:17 am-3:05 pm

3 stops39h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

4:50 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$1,261

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/14

8:19 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops54h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

8:35 am-5:49 am

2 stops33h 14m

$1,264

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Shanghai

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

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Virginia to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai 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 when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Virginia to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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 to fly from Virginia to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Virginia to Shanghai are Air China ($562), Egyptair ($562), and Japan Airlines ($570).

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Shanghai?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Virginia to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to Shanghai?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia 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 Virginia to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Virginia to Shanghai 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 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$954Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,615Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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