Washington, D.C.

$571+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SHA — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,264
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$571
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,217
From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($336 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/253:00 pmSHA - BWI
3 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/208:00 amBWI - SHA
3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,264
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2512:50 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops31h 00mJapan Airlines
Sat 9/2010:45 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops24h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,396
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/1912:50 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops41h 00mJapan Airlines
Sun 8/316:00 amBWI - SHA
2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,763
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/41:35 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops28h 27mANA
Thu 9/41:15 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops35h 00mANA
Deal found 6/10$1,790
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 6/226:25 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop28h 50mKorean Air
Tue 7/81:30 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop39h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 6/10$1,801
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/224:50 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/81:30 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,878
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/258:55 amSHA - IAD
2 stops24h 14mAir China
Sat 9/208:35 amIAD - SHA
2 stops26h 05mAir China
Deal found 6/10$1,991
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/251:30 pmSHA - DCA
3 stops33h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/17:00 amDCA - SHA
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$4,754
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2810:30 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops36h 41mCathay Pacific
Wed 8/206:30 amDCA - SHA
2 stops26h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12$5,187
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:20 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops45h 29mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/3011:24 amBWI - SHA
2 stops36h 41mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/9$6,260
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/141:20 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops29h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/46:44 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops29h 21mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$7,133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 7/141:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops30h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/46:42 amBWI - SHA
2 stops27h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$7,166

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Hongqiao Intl

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Washington, D.C.

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Price

ShanghaiBaltimore

SHA - BWI

SHABWI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/25

3:00 pm-7:29 pm

3 stops40h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-6:25 pm

3 stops46h 25m

$1,264

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - DCA

SHADCA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/25

12:50 pm-7:50 am

2 stops31h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

10:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops24h 40m

$1,396

ShanghaiBaltimore

SHA - BWI

SHABWI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/19

12:50 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops41h 25m

$1,763

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/4

1:35 pm-6:02 am

2 stops28h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

1:15 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,790

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/22

6:25 pm-11:15 am

1 stop28h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/8

1:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$1,801

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/22

4:50 pm-11:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/8

1:30 pm-11:20 am

2 stops33h 50m

$1,878

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/25

8:55 am-9:09 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

8:35 am-10:40 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,991

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - DCA

SHADCA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/25

1:30 pm-10:56 am

3 stops33h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/1

7:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$4,754

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - DCA

SHADCA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/28

10:30 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops36h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/17

6:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$5,187

ShanghaiBaltimore

SHA - BWI

SHABWI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/9

1:20 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops45h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/30

11:24 am-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$6,260

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C., such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Japan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,396. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by ANA and Korean Air, with the lowest prices starting at $1,790 and $1,801, respectively. You may be able to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. for 5% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $571 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Korean Air from $572 and Japan Airlines from $830 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,157Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,226Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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