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$453+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Shanghai, China

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IAD — SHA
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/279:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/411:05 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,575
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/3011:10 amIAD - PVG
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/18:25 amPVG - IAD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,738
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/3010:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 55mAir China
Thu 1/18:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop35h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/26$1,858
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/3010:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 45mAir China
Thu 1/17:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop36h 30mAir China
Deal found 12/26$1,858
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Mon 12/291:00 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops23h 15mANA
Mon 1/57:50 amPVG - IAD
2 stops44h 50mANA
Deal found 12/28$1,872
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/511:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,888
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/291:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,325
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/276:30 amIAD - PVG
2 stops27h 50mAir China
Sun 1/410:05 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops57h 25mAir China
Deal found 12/26$2,362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/2710:30 amIAD - PVG
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/42:25 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,727
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/295:33 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops29h 47mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/410:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops37h 03mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/26$3,683
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/275:33 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops38h 22mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/410:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops37h 03mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/26$3,876
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/306:07 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops29h 13mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/110:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops37h 03mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/26$4,238

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 December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,212
(Ovago)

One-way from

$453
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,828
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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 December 28, 2025.
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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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

1:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,212

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/5

2:36 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop38h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

12:10 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$1,221

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/15

11:10 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

1:40 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops42h 57m

$1,228

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/3

11:10 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,229

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/12

6:10 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

9:05 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops54h 40m

$1,240

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

6:10 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

10:50 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops52h 55m

$1,240

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/12

6:10 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

9:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops54h 30m

$1,240

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

6:10 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

1:30 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$1,240

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/3

6:10 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

10:50 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops52h 55m

$1,240

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/18

6:10 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,240

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

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 27 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $815). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,227). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

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 December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai, such as ANA, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,016 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,114 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
Air China
7.2
Good
134 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,617 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.

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 28h 40m. ANA provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,240. There are 7433 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), Air China ($884), and American Airlines ($977) 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 $441. Air China flights start at $509 while deals on ANA start at $585 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 $815). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,227). 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

Discover the top 9 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$884Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Korean AirCheapest$1,032Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,123Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,141Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,250Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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