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$489+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SHA
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Shanghai

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 April 1, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/278:20 am
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops28h 25m
ANA
Tue 5/51:50 am
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop20h 15m
ANA
Deal found 3/27$1,099
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:15 am
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop22h 50m
EVA Air
Sat 9/121:10 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop20h 50m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/30$1,101
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2712:15 pm
IAD
-
SHA
1 stop36h 00m
ANA
Thu 5/71:35 pm
SHA
-
IAD
2 stops29h 52m
ANA
Deal found 3/27$1,104
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2812:15 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop24h 30m
ANA
Tue 5/58:25 am
PVG
-
IAD
2 stops35h 02m
ANA
Deal found 3/27$1,104
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:15 pm
IAD
-
SHA
1 stop36h 00m
ANA
Tue 9/151:35 pm
SHA
-
IAD
1 stop32h 30m
ANA
Deal found 3/29$1,105
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 10/71:15 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop35h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 11/1611:20 am
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop35h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/30$1,105
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 9/231:15 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop35h 10m
Korean Air
Wed 9/308:50 am
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop38h 15m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/28$1,106
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 10/316:30 am
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/1411:35 am
PVG
-
IAD
2 stops25h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,108
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 10/71:15 am
IAD
-
SHA
1 stop27h 15m
EVA Air
Sun 12/137:40 pm
SHA
-
IAD
1 stop38h 15m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/28$1,110
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 10/141:15 am
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop22h 50m
EVA Air
Sun 11/158:10 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop37h 45m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/28$1,110
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 10/91:15 am
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop22h 50m
EVA Air
Sun 12/138:10 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop37h 45m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/28$1,111
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 8/286:41 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops29h 24m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 9/1012:20 pm
PVG
-
IAD
2 stops41h 34m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/28$1,114

Find flight deals from Virginia to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,099
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$489
(Orbitz)
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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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

6:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/16

6:25 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$1,140

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

6:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$1,140

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

1:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/20

1:40 pm-11:05 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

6:41 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

10:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops51h 30m

$1,165

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

8:38 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

6:25 pm-12:47 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$1,240

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/28

6:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

10:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$1,261

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/30

7:22 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/13

4:50 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops42h 58m

$1,281

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/20

6:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/26

12:05 pm-5:40 am

2 stops29h 35m

$1,296

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/2

7:22 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/12

10:30 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops37h 18m

$1,306

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/2

2:59 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops41h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

4:50 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops43h 08m

$1,314

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  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Virginia to Shanghai in 23h 18m. Fly via Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, or ANA to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7576 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Raleigh-Durham - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Virginia to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,435Average$2,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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