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$482+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — WAS
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/105:35 pm
PVG
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IAD
2 stops31h 00m
Air Canada
Sun 3/19:45 am
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops41h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$976
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/122:00 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop32h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/313:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/28$990
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/23:00 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/63:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,018
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:25 am
PVG
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IAD
2 stops25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/310:13 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,038
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 3/159:35 am
SHA
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BWI
2 stops31h 30m
Air China
Sun 3/226:13 am
BWI
-
SHA
2 stops27h 27m
Air China
Deal found 1/29$1,067
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/18:25 am
PVG
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IAD
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/39:45 am
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,075
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/145:35 pm
PVG
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IAD
2 stops34h 11m
Air Canada
Sat 3/215:46 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops58h 14m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,092
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/142:00 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop32h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 3/213:35 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,110
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/18:10 pm
PVG
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DCA
2 stops34h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/39:59 am
DCA
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PVG
2 stops37h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,130
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:10 pm
PVG
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DCA
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/59:59 am
DCA
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PVG
2 stops43h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,138
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:50 am
PVG
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IAD
1 stop38h 00m
Korean Air
Thu 3/511:50 am
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop32h 55m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/26$1,141
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1011:00 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop46h 10m
Emirates
Sun 3/110:30 am
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 1/27$1,142

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$976
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$482
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,780
From Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/10

5:35 pm-11:35 am

2 stops31h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

9:45 am-4:00 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$976

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

2:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

3:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$990

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/2

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/6

3:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,019

ShanghaiBaltimore

SHA - BWI

SHABWI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

9:35 am-5:05 am

2 stops31h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/22

6:13 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$1,067

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/14

5:35 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops34h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

5:46 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops58h 14m

$1,092

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

8:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop38h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

11:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop32h 55m

$1,141

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/10

11:00 pm-8:10 am

1 stop46h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30 am-9:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,142

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/1

12:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop44h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/6

10:55 am-10:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,146

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

1:15 pm-5:40 am

2 stops28h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

7:11 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$1,148

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

8:55 pm-3:07 pm

2 stops31h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/5

6:13 am-6:55 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$1,230

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (average of $924). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,606). 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.

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

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Delta, and United Airlines from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,214 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,199 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $976, Air Canada can have you in Washington, D.C. from Shanghai in 31h. Airlines will cover a distance of 7433 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $1,081, ANA will fly you from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to ANA, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. ANA is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (average of $924). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,606). 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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Alternative routes for Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
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Top airline flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Shanghai 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,081Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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