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$538+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IAD
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

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 April 1, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:00 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/193:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/31$988
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/233:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/173:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,004
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/133:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/193:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,006
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/153:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/253:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$1,010
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/143:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/183:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,019
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/233:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/153:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,023
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 5/93:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/42:35 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,026
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/233:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/183:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,027
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 5/103:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/193:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,043
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/203:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,046
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/233:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/193:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,047
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/93:00 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/163:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,065

Find 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 April 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$988
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$538
(Expedia)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,007
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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 April 1, 2026.
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

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/23

3:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/15

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,023

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/18

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,046

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/20

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,046

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

12:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop44h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/18

10:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$1,149

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

7:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

10:55 am-10:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,150

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,150

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

7:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/17

10:55 am-10:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,195

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/3

12:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop44h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/7

10:55 am-10:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,209

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/8

6:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/5

11:05 am-10:35 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,282

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/20

9:05 am-3:45 pm

3 stops42h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/16

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,326

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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 April 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA 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
1,160 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,160 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,160 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Dulles Intl. 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 Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    For as low as $1,761, Etihad Airways can have you in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Shanghai in 19h 05m. The distance between Shanghai and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 7437 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, ANA ($1,081), offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for ANA. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $531. Users have also found prices from $652 and $820 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

Discover the top airline 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,081Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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