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$574+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SHA
Jun 30 — Jul 71
Tue 6/30
Tue 7/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 31, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/43:40 pm
IAD
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PVG
2 stops21h 05m
ANA
Thu 9/101:50 am
PVG
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IAD
2 stops24h 05m
ANA
Deal found 5/29$1,257
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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.
Tue 7/289:00 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/96:40 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,285
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/296:20 am
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops29h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 8/267:20 am
PVG
-
IAD
2 stops33h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/30$1,286
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:00 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/266:40 pm
PVG
-
IAD
2 stops35h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,287
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/65:34 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops32h 31m
Air Canada
Mon 7/206:10 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop33h 14m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$1,291
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Mon 7/65:34 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops32h 31m
Air Canada
Mon 7/276:10 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop33h 14m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$1,298
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:00 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/2112:35 am
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,304
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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.
Tue 7/215:34 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops32h 31m
Air Canada
Tue 7/286:10 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop33h 14m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,305
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/71:20 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/299:55 am
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop38h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/31$1,307
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/211:05 am
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/812:35 am
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,308
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:00 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/2112:35 am
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$1,310
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Sun 10/188:20 am
IAD
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SHA
2 stops39h 55m
ANA
Sun 11/151:40 pm
SHA
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IAD
2 stops35h 03m
ANA
Deal found 5/27$1,313

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,257
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$574
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,608
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/8

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/29

6:40 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops40h 12m

$1,367

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

7:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,379

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/13

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/24

6:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,393

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/5

7:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,419

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/6

7:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,419

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/17

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

12:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,433

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/27

1:10 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/18

8:10 pm-5:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

$1,500
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/21

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/17

11:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,509

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/21

9:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/19

6:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,523

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/26

6:42 am-10:40 pm

2 stops27h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/18

4:35 pm-6:52 am

2 stops26h 17m

$1,621

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $562). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,190). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 31, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai, such as ANA,Delta, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,219 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,219 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,219 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,414 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,219 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,404 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,219 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,768 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,219 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
Air China
7.3
Good
152 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,219 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai can take about 26h 40m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,379. There are 7437 mi between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Shanghai. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Korean Air ($562), Delta ($815), and Air China ($884) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai. Korean Air is priced at 59% 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 Korean Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $415. Air China flights start at $510 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?

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $562). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,190). 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 10 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$562Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$815Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$884Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EVA AirCheapest$963Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,117Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,160Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,179Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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