What airlines fly to Shanghai?

ANA, Air China and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from District of Columbia according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from District of Columbia to Shanghai?

Qatar Airways, EVA Air, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from District of Columbia to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai were last updated today.

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The number of operators available for flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai is 11 as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from District of Columbia to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:00 pm - 4:20 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 20m

1 stop

12:35 am - 3:40 pm

PVG

IAD

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,247Qatar Airways

Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 10

9:00 pm - 4:20 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 20m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 3:55 pm

PVG

IAD

29h 20m

1 stop

$1,248Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Nov 1

9:00 pm - 4:20 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 20m

1 stop

12:35 am - 3:40 pm

PVG

IAD

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,249Qatar Airways

Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 10

2:46 pm - 11:05 am

IAD

PVG

32h 19m

2 stops

12:50 pm - 5:00 am

PVG

IAD

28h 10m

2 stops

$1,250Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

2:53 pm - 12:05 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 12m

2 stops

9:35 am - 5:40 am

PVG

IAD

32h 05m

2 stops

$1,252Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 1:55 pm

SHA

IAD

36h 20m

2 stops

$1,254ANA

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

6:04 am - 12:30 pm

IAD

PVG

41h 26m

2 stops

12:50 pm - 5:00 am

PVG

IAD

29h 10m

2 stops

$1,256Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 8

9:30 am - 12:45 am

DCA

PVG

27h 15m

2 stops

1:50 am - 8:09 pm

PVG

DCA

30h 19m

2 stops

$1,257ANA

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 12

8:40 pm - 4:25 pm

DCA

PVG

31h 45m

1 stop

5:35 pm - 10:21 am

PVG

DCA

29h 46m

2 stops

$1,289Air Canada

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Nov 3

6:38 pm - 12:05 pm

IAD

SHA

29h 27m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 5:29 am

SHA

IAD

28h 09m

2 stops

$1,352Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 19

Air China flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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Air China

Sep 15

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 5

SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

IAD7:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,384

Air China

Aug 28

IAD5:42 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 13m

2 stops

SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 10

SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 22m

2 stops

IAD6:52 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,398

Air China

Jun 7

IAD10:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

51h 51m

2 stops

PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 16

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 11m

1 stop

IAD2:21 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,433

Japan Airlines flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

Sep 10

DCA6:23 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 57m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 20

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 25m

2 stops

DCA11:10 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,485

Japan Airlines

Jul 14

DCA6:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

40h 50m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 15

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 25m

2 stops

DCA11:10 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,505

Japan Airlines

Jul 14

DCA7:58 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 22m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 8

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 48m

2 stops

DCA11:33 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,525

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Mon 7/27

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12:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

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9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

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11:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

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9:00 pm-4:20 pm

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1 stop27h 05m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/12

2:46 pm-11:05 am

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/26

12:50 pm-5:00 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,250

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

2:53 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

9:35 am-5:40 am

2 stops32h 05m

$1,252

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

1:35 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,254

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/24

6:04 am-12:30 pm

2 stops41h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

12:50 pm-5:00 am

2 stops29h 10m

$1,256

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/30

9:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/12

1:50 am-8:09 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$1,257

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/1

8:40 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/3

5:35 pm-10:21 am

2 stops29h 46m

$1,289

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

6:38 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/19

1:20 pm-5:29 am

2 stops28h 09m

$1,352

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from District of Columbia is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $267, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from District of Columbia averaging around $562.

How far in advance should I book a flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from District of Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,323 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from District of Columbia for as low as $1,109 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai is 11 as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from District of Columbia to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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Korean Air	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,217 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $815	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,399 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 154 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $893	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,406 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $963	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,465 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $968	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,772 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,642 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,117	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,219 reviews	Search ANA flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,444 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

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