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$508+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Shanghai, China

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RIC — SHA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Shanghai

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Round-trip from

$1,029
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$508
(Kiwi.com)
From Virginia to Shanghai
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/39:46 amRDU - PVG
1 stop43h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2112:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,029
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/210:34 amRDU - PVG
2 stops35h 21mAir China
Tue 12/27:10 amPVG - RDU
2 stops29h 34mAir China
Deal found 7/30$1,096
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/210:34 amRDU - SHA
2 stops35h 26mAir China
Tue 12/28:55 amSHA - RDU
2 stops27h 49mAir China
Deal found 7/30$1,096
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/109:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Wed 9/243:55 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$1,111
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 10/156:30 amIAD - PVG
2 stops28h 20mAir China
Thu 10/304:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops26h 18mAir China
Deal found 7/30$1,114
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/318:50 amIAD - SHA
2 stops25h 50mAir China
Fri 12/511:30 amSHA - IAD
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 7/30$1,115
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/2910:10 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/55:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,116
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/315:00 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops36h 05mKorean Air
Wed 10/86:25 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops32h 42mKorean Air
Deal found 7/31$1,121
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:23 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops32h 42mKorean Air
Thu 12/46:25 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops37h 46mKorean Air
Deal found 7/30$1,122
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 50mEgyptair
Sun 2/81:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 7/30$1,125
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/39:00 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/38:55 amSHA - RDU
2 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,132
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 10/2810:10 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/1011:05 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,141

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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

9:46 am-5:15 pm

1 stop43h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/21

12:50 pm-8:28 am

2 stops31h 38m

$1,029

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/2

10:34 am-9:55 am

2 stops35h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

7:10 am-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,096

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/2

10:34 am-10:00 am

2 stops35h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/2

8:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,096

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

4:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

3:55 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,111

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/29

10:10 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

5:30 pm-6:48 am

2 stops25h 18m

$1,116

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

5:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/8

6:25 pm-3:07 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$1,121

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

8:23 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops32h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/4

6:25 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$1,122

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

1:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop39h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

1:10 am-5:10 am

1 stop41h 00m

$1,125

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

10:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/10

11:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,141

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

4:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

3:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,145

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

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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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air, and ANA from Virginia to Shanghai have to say. 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,220 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,121 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,536 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
754 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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

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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 Egyptair ($540), Air China ($598), and Korean Air ($605).

  • 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.

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

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    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 $1,120). Flying from Virginia to Shanghai 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 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$954Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,615Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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