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$600+ 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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — WAS
Jun 25 — Jul 21
Thu 6/25
Thu 7/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

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 May 26, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:40 pm
PVG
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IAD
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/108:05 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,113
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 10/204:10 pm
SHA
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DCA
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/109:30 am
DCA
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SHA
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,114
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/203:55 pm
PVG
-
DCA
2 stops29h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 11/108:40 pm
DCA
-
PVG
2 stops30h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/23$1,144
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Tue 10/206:10 pm
PVG
-
IAD
2 stops25h 33m
Air Canada
Tue 11/1010:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops28h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/23$1,144
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1712:35 am
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/39:00 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$1,159
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:10 pm
PVG
-
DCA
1 stop37h 50m
Air Canada
Thu 11/126:59 am
DCA
-
PVG
1 stop20h 26m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/21$1,170
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:40 pm
PVG
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/89:00 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,170
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/112:35 am
PVG
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IAD
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/119:00 pm
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,186
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Fri 6/127:20 am
PVG
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IAD
1 stop37h 20m
Emirates
Sat 7/410:55 am
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop23h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/22$1,195
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Wed 10/286:15 am
PVG
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IAD
1 stop38h 45m
Emirates
Sun 11/110:30 am
IAD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/21$1,197
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/285:35 pm
PVG
-
DCA
2 stops54h 44m
Air Canada
Sun 11/112:55 pm
DCA
-
PVG
2 stops38h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/21$1,200
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/285:35 pm
PVG
-
IAD
2 stops34h 50m
Air Canada
Sun 11/110:10 pm
IAD
-
PVG
2 stops28h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/21$1,200

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 May 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,113
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$600
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 May 26, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/22

6:40 pm-8:55 am

1 stop26h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,113

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/20

6:40 pm-8:55 am

1 stop26h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,113

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/4

6:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/8

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,170

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

6:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/1

10:30 am-9:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,197

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/1

12:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,247

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

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,258

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/22

1:10 pm-5:20 am

2 stops28h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/12

6:12 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,276

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/2

3:55 pm-11:11 am

2 stops31h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

5:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,284

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/28

6:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/17

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,351

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/19

6:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/20

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,356

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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 May 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA 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
8.3
Very good
1,215 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,215 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,215 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,215 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.

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 $1,247, Emirates can have you in Washington, D.C. from Shanghai in 27h 05m. 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 $1,270, 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ANA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $531. Delta flights start at $820 while deals on United Airlines start at $908 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Shanghai Pu Dong - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - 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.

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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 May 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,270Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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