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 36% 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?

Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and Delta 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 10 as of March 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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3:10 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 45m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

$1,089Etihad Airways

Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 16

9:45 pm - 4:45 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 00m

1 stop

7:55 am - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

39h 40m

1 stop

$1,092Turkish Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 8

1:50 am - 4:30 pm

IAD

SHA

26h 40m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 10:00 pm

SHA

IAD

38h 20m

1 stop

$1,095EVA Air

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 20

1:50 am - 12:05 pm

IAD

PVG

22h 15m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 10:00 pm

PVG

IAD

20h 50m

1 stop

$1,095EVA Air

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 14

8:20 am - 12:45 am

IAD

PVG

28h 25m

2 stops

1:50 am - 10:05 am

PVG

IAD

20h 15m

1 stop

$1,099ANA

Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 5

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 7:27 am

SHA

IAD

29h 52m

2 stops

$1,104ANA

Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7

1:30 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

39h 35m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:05 am

SHA

IAD

28h 40m

1 stop

$1,124Korean Air

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 22

7:59 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

33h 06m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 11:05 am

SHA

IAD

28h 40m

1 stop

$1,130Korean Air

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 22

5:30 pm - 11:05 am

DCA

PVG

29h 35m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 8:15 pm

PVG

DCA

41h 45m

2 stops

$1,132Cathay Pacific

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 29

11:30 am - 11:05 am

DCA

PVG

35h 35m

2 stops

7:20 am - 8:16 pm

PVG

DCA

24h 56m

2 stops

$1,135Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 5

Air China flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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Air China

Apr 10

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 21

SHA6:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 16m

2 stops

IAD8:46 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,392

Air China

Apr 10

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 21

SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,393

Air China

Apr 10

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 50m

1 stop

PVG10:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 4

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

27h 05m

2 stops

IAD7:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,403

Korean Air flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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Korean Air

Apr 14

IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

PVG12:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 1

PVG1:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 35m

1 stop

IAD11:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,106

Korean Air

Aug 27

IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 55m

1 stop

PVG12:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 8

PVG1:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

37h 04m

2 stops

IAD2:44 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,117

Korean Air

Aug 24

IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 35m

1 stop

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 22

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,124

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/16

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,089

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IAD - PVG

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

9:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

7:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$1,092

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IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/22

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,095

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

1:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

1:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,095

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

8:20 am-12:45 am

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

1:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

$1,099

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

1:35 pm-7:27 am

2 stops29h 52m

$1,104

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/24

1:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/22

6:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop28h 40m

$1,124

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/24

7:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/22

6:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop28h 40m

$1,130

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/6

5:30 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

2:30 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$1,132

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/17

11:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/5

7:20 am-8:16 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,135

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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 $1,290 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 $1,104 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 March 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 1,203 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 144 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,289 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,357 reviews	Search Delta flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,389 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,503 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,520 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,117	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,151 reviews	Search ANA flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,431 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,243	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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