What airlines fly to Shanghai?

ANA, Delta and Air China 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 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 9 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?

Air China, Korean Air, and Egyptair 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.

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 9 as of November 2025.

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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10:00 pm - 11:55 amIAD-SHA

24h 55m1 stop

11:30 am - 6:30 pmSHA-IAD

20h 00m1 stop

$977Air China

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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2

1:15 pm - 12:25 pmIAD-PVG

35h 10m1 stop

8:50 am - 11:15 amPVG-IAD

38h 25m1 stop

$993Korean Air

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Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 15

9:35 am - 1:30 pmDCA-PVG

38h 55m2 stops

8:35 am - 8:16 pmPVG-DCA

23h 41m2 stops

$1,034Cathay Pacific

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9:13 pm - 11:35 amDCA-PVG

49h 22m2 stops

7:10 am - 6:59 pmPVG-DCA

24h 49m2 stops

$1,041Cathay Pacific

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7:00 am - 10:15 pmIAD-PVG

26h 15m2 stops

1:10 pm - 5:55 amPVG-IAD

28h 45m2 stops

$1,099Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 9

12:00 pm - 4:00 pmIAD-PVG

39h 00m1 stop

2:35 am - 9:10 amPVG-IAD

19h 35m1 stop

$1,101Multiple Airlines

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1:30 pm - 5:10 pmIAD-PVG

38h 40m1 stop

9:55 am - 11:45 amPVG-IAD

38h 50m1 stop

$1,124Turkish Airlines

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12:00 pm - 4:00 pmIAD-PVG

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11:55 pm - 5:00 amPVG-IAD

42h 05m1 stop

$1,129Egyptair

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12:00 pm - 4:00 pmIAD-PVG

39h 00m1 stop

11:55 pm - 5:00 amPVG-IAD

42h 05m1 stop

$1,133Egyptair

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Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 15

1:30 pm - 5:10 pmIAD-PVG

38h 40m1 stop

9:55 am - 11:45 amPVG-IAD

38h 50m1 stop

$1,151Turkish Airlines

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Air China flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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Air China

Nov 25

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 55m

1 stop

SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 2

SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Air China

Nov 25

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 55m

1 stop

SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 12

SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,011

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Air China

Nov 25

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 55m

1 stop

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 12

SHA1:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 21m

2 stops

IAD6:51 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,013

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ANA

Dec 2

IAD11:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 9

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,189

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ANA

Apr 15

DCA3:30 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

21h 05m

2 stops

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 11

PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 59m

2 stops

DCA3:34 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,203

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ANA

Nov 19

IAD8:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 45m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 1

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

26h 05m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,219

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Tue 11/25

10:00 pm-11:55 am

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Tue 12/2

11:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

1:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 10m

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Fri 5/15

8:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop38h 25m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

9:35 am-1:30 pm

2 stops38h 55m

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Thu 6/11

8:35 am-8:16 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,034

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DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

9:13 pm-11:35 am

2 stops49h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

7:10 am-6:59 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$1,041

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IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-5:55 am

2 stops28h 45m

$1,099

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IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/25

12:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

2:35 am-9:10 am

1 stop19h 35m

$1,101

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IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

1:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop38h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/9

9:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop38h 50m

$1,124

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/4

12:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

11:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 05m

$1,129

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IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

12:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/15

11:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 05m

$1,133

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IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/30

1:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop38h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/13

9:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop38h 50m

$1,151

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,100, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from District of Columbia averaging around $1,140.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $1,457. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from District of Columbia to Shanghai for around $1,691.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest District of Columbia to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,221. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,813.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,321 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 $1,190 on momondo.

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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 9 as of November 2025.
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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Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 122 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $977	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,047 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,162 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,003 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,013 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,038 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,156	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,003 reviews	Search ANA flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,250	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,509 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,661 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest District of Columbia to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,221. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,813.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

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

Air China, Korean Air, and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from District of Columbia to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

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