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 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 10 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?

Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific 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 10 as of February 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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6:59 pm - 11:05 am

DCA

PVG

28h 06m

2 stops

7:20 am - 7:03 pm

PVG

DCA

23h 43m

2 stops

$949Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 16

5:52 pm - 12:05 pm

IAD

PVG

30h 13m

2 stops

7:05 pm - 11:26 pm

PVG

IAD

40h 21m

2 stops

$949Cathay Pacific

Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 14

3:10 pm - 1:00 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 50m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

$951Etihad Airways

Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 21

10:15 pm - 5:10 pm

IAD

PVG

30h 55m

1 stop

10:10 am - 8:20 pm

PVG

IAD

46h 10m

1 stop

$952Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 23

3:35 pm - 12:40 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 05m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

$955Etihad Airways

Fri, Mar 20 - Thu, Apr 2

10:15 pm - 5:10 pm

IAD

PVG

30h 55m

1 stop

10:10 am - 12:45 pm

PVG

IAD

38h 35m

1 stop

$957Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25

11:00 pm - 10:00 am

IAD

SHA

23h 00m

1 stop

11:30 am - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

20h 00m

1 stop

$958Air China

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

1:30 pm - 8:30 am

IAD

PVG

30h 00m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

25h 10m

1 stop

$958Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 31

11:00 pm - 10:55 am

IAD

SHA

23h 55m

1 stop

11:30 am - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

20h 00m

1 stop

$961Air China

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24

5:52 pm - 12:05 pm

IAD

SHA

30h 13m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 5:40 am

SHA

IAD

28h 20m

2 stops

$982Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 14

Air China flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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Air China

Apr 28

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 5

SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$958

Air China

Mar 17

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 21

SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 35m

1 stop

IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$961

Air China

Apr 14

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 11

SHA8:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$976

United Airlines flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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United Airlines

Feb 15

DCA5:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 55m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 3

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 29m

2 stops

DCA11:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,197

United Airlines

Feb 15

DCA5:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 55m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 3

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

21h 09m

1 stop

DCA9:39 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,199

United Airlines

Feb 18

IAD8:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 11

PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

19h 01m

1 stop

IAD7:11 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,207

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

6:59 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/16

7:20 am-7:03 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$949

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IAD - PVG

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/3

5:52 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/14

7:05 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops40h 21m

$949

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IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/3

3:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$951

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/15

10:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

10:10 am-8:20 pm

1 stop46h 10m

$952

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/2

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$955

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

10:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

10:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$957

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$958

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

1:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

10:25 pm-11:35 am

1 stop25h 10m

$958

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/17

11:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$961

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/3

5:52 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

1:20 pm-5:40 am

2 stops28h 20m

$982

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $933, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from District of Columbia averaging around $1,084.

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 $1,300 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 $1,206 on momondo.

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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 10 as of February 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 1,188 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 138 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,207 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,066	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,168 reviews	Search Delta flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,091	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,387 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,249 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,247 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,141	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,089 reviews	Search ANA flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,250	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,719 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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