How long is the flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

For as low as $1,101, Air Canada can have you in Washington, D.C. from Shanghai in 20h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7437 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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. United Airlines flights start at $671 while deals on Delta start at $820 one-way.

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.

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).

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to WAS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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

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$1,031

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$1,040

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$1,045

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$1,076

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$1,077

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$1,099

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$1,101

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$1,101

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$1,150

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$1,158

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Deal found 11/4

$1,164

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$1,176

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$1,394

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One-way flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
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$566

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$578

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/9

10:10 am-9:00 am

3 stops35h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$565

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/18

9:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$589

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/10

11:25 am-8:35 pm

3 stops46h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$590

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/10

8:40 pm-9:00 am

3 stops49h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$608

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/24

5:00 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$619

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/24

7:55 am-4:57 pm

3 stops46h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$627

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/10

5:35 pm-8:58 am

2 stops28h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$634

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

5:35 pm-8:58 am

2 stops28h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$636

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/9

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$657

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/10

10:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$657

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ANA

8.3

Very good

1,339 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,339 reviews

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,339 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,463 reviews

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,339 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.

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How long is the flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?
For as low as $1,101, Air Canada can have you in Washington, D.C. from Shanghai in 20h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7437 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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. United Airlines flights start at $671 while deals on Delta start at $820 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Baltimore/Washington, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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?
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How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?
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Last-minute flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated November 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 5, 2026.