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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai from $520

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Air China Logo
10:10 pm - 9:40 pmIAD-SHA
34h 30m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 6:30 pmSHA-IAD
34h 00m1 stop
$974Air China
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 24
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 9:45 amIAD-PVG
22h 45m1 stop
Air China Logo
9:10 pm - 6:30 pmPVG-IAD
34h 20m1 stop
$991Air China
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Tue, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 22
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 11:55 amIAD-SHA
24h 55m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 6:30 pmSHA-IAD
22h 35m1 stop
$1,009Air China
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
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4:30 pm - 4:50 pmIAD-SHA
35h 20m3 stops
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6:10 pm - 3:46 pmSHA-IAD
34h 36m3 stops
$1,028Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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5:15 pm - 10:00 pmIAD-PVG
39h 45m2 stops
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7:05 pm - 10:12 pmPVG-IAD
40h 07m2 stops
$1,050Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 22
Korean Air Logo
11:50 am - 8:25 pmIAD-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 11:15 amPVG-IAD
33h 35m1 stop
$1,105Korean Air
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Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, May 19
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5:04 am - 3:25 pmIAD-PVG
21h 21m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 4:11 pmPVG-IAD
34h 46m1 stop
$1,108American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 16
Korean Air Logo
11:50 am - 5:10 pmIAD-SHA
40h 20m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 9:50 amSHA-IAD
28h 25m1 stop
$1,125Korean Air
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 23
ANA Logo
11:10 am - 9:25 pmIAD-PVG
21h 15m1 stop
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8:25 am - 3:40 pmPVG-IAD
19h 15m1 stop
$1,140ANA
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Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Apr 1
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11:10 am - 1:15 amIAD-PVG
25h 05m1 stop
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1:35 am - 10:05 amPVG-IAD
20h 30m1 stop
$1,143ANA
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, May 17

Cathay Pacific flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 16
IAD5:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 23
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 42m
2 stops
IAD10:12 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,048
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 10
IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 29m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 24
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
59h 34m
2 stops
IAD4:09 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,057
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 10
IAD5:27 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 03m
2 stops
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 19
PVG9:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
26h 03m
2 stops
IAD10:33 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,063
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Air China flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Air China
Nov 11
IAD10:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 30m
2 stops
SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 24
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$974
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Air China
Nov 25
IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
PVG9:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 22
PVG9:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
34h 20m
1 stop
IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$991
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Air China
Nov 18
IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 25
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 35m
1 stop
IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,009
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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

10:10 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/24

9:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$974

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/25

10:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/22

9:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$991

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

10:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/25

8:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,009

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

4:30 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/11

6:10 pm-3:46 pm

3 stops34h 36m

$1,028

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/12

5:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops39h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

7:05 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops40h 07m

$1,050

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/30

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

1:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop33h 35m

$1,105

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/2

5:04 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

6:25 pm-4:11 pm

1 stop34h 46m

$1,108

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/23

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,125

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

11:10 am-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/1

8:25 am-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,140

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

11:10 am-1:15 am

1 stop25h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/17

1:35 am-10:05 am

1 stop20h 30m

$1,143

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,162, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport averaging around $1,188.

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,364 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for as low as $1,190 on momondo.

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  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Shanghai by plane?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Shanghai are 7433.3 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 19h 35m.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $652Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,996 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
113 reviews
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7.2
11,043 reviews
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8.4
1,148 reviews
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7.9
7,971 reviews
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7.4
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ANAPriceFrom $1,157Free CancellationRating
8.4
985 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,250Free CancellationRating
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