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Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Shanghai, China

IAD — SHA
Oct 28 — Nov 41
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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,147
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,131). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,793). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai, such as EVA Air,ANA, andAir China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,535 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,319 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,246 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,729 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!

Related info for your journey

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($815), Turkish Airlines ($893), and Qatar Airways ($946) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai. Delta is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $539. Korean Air flights start at $562 while deals on ANA start at $664 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,131). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,793). 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 9 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$815Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air ChinaCheapest$955Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$956Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$963Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,101Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,160Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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