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$534+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SHA
May 6 — May 131
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Tue 5/13
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,093
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$534
(American Airlines)
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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 May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:55 pmGSO - PVG
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/266:10 pmPVG - GSO
1 stop34h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,093
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 9/64:35 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Mon 10/63:55 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops30h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,150
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 9/138:25 amIAD - PVG
1 stop41h 40mAir Canada
Tue 10/73:55 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops31h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,150
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:40 amDCA - PVG
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/115:50 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,154
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:45 amIAD - PVG
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/115:50 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,154
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 9/226:00 amDCA - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Wed 10/295:30 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop17h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,155
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 9/227:30 amIAD - PVG
1 stop19h 55mDelta
Wed 10/295:30 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,155
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/209:40 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/1610:25 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,156
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/15:45 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops28h 30mAir China
Thu 5/86:50 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop36h 40mAir China
Deal found 4/30$1,158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:09 amIAD - PVG
1 stop19h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/305:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,163
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 9/251:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop18h 55mKorean Air
Mon 10/272:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$1,174
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 8/158:20 amDCA - PVG
2 stops27h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/2512:20 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops24h 31mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,187

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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 May 1, 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

GreensboroShanghai

GSO - PVG

GSOPVG

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 9/10

8:55 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/26

6:10 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop34h 34m

$1,093

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

4:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/6

3:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,150

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

8:25 am-2:05 pm

1 stop41h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/7

3:55 pm-11:16 am

2 stops31h 21m

$1,150

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

9:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

5:50 pm-8:57 am

2 stops28h 07m

$1,154

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

9:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

5:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,154

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/29

5:30 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/22

7:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/29

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

9:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/16

10:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,156

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

7:09 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/30

5:00 pm-10:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,163

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,172

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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 PVG?

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 May 1, 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 May 1, 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
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,069 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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 American Airlines ($534), Egyptair ($546), and United Airlines ($550).

  • 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?

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

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Virginia to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,182Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,615Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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