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$571+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IAD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$941
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$571
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,273
From Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 12/2010:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/51:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$941
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/2111:05 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/101:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$989
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/222:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop38h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/312:35 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop33h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/28$1,034
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop19h 35mANA
Mon 1/512:20 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop23h 55mANA
Deal found 10/29$1,075
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 12/215:35 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops40h 50mAir Canada
Sat 1/105:48 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops33h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$1,089
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/221:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops28h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:45 amIAD - PVG
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,096
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops19h 16mDelta
Thu 4/169:30 amIAD - PVG
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,098
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/212:20 amPVG - IAD
3 stops31h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/319:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,177
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 12/206:25 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop28h 25mKorean Air
Mon 1/511:50 amIAD - SHA
1 stop40h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 10/29$1,320
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/136:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop37h 00mAir China
Thu 4/165:30 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops29h 25mAir China
Deal found 10/29$1,512
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:55 pmSHA - IAD
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/55:05 pmIAD - SHA
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,788
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops35h 45mAir China
Mon 1/512:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops32h 20mAir China
Deal found 10/29$1,977

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Dulles Intl 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

11:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

1:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

$989

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

5:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

5:48 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,089

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

6:00 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops34h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

12:29 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 51m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

8:55 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop34h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

10:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/22

1:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

6:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

5:35 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops40h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

10:09 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$1,097

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/13

6:00 pm-12:16 am

2 stops19h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/16

6:10 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$1,098

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/20

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/5

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$1,320

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/16

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$1,333

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/13

6:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/16

5:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 25m

$1,512

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $924). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,470). 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 time of day to fly from SHA to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

When flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 45% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA and Air China from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Air China
7.1
Good
119 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $989, Turkish Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Shanghai in 33h 15m. The distance between Shanghai and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 7433 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, ANA ($1,081), and Air China ($1,157) offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. ANA is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Dulles Intl 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 Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $924). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,470). 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 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Dulles Intl. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,081Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,157Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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