Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $815. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $893 and $943, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai are Air China ($539), Korean Air ($562), and ANA ($664).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai (average of $1,075). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,935). 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.

Question 5

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Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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Accepted Answer

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).

Question 7

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai.

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

ANA, Air China and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai.

Question 9

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to SHA?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Washington, D.C. 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.

Question 10

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 11

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$1,205

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$815	Average$1,326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$893	Average$1,088	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Air China	Cheapest$943	Average$1,418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$946	Average$1,207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Korean Air	Cheapest$956	Average$1,055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
EVA Air	Cheapest$963	Average$1,218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,089	Average$1,655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
ANA	Cheapest$1,101	Average$1,555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,160	Average$1,300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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Related info for your journey

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

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

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

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

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