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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai from $529

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Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 10:55 amIAD-SHA
23h 55m1 stop
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7:55 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
23h 35m1 stop
$980Air China
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 16
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 10:50 pmIAD-PVG
35h 50m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-IAD
36h 40m1 stop
$980Air China
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Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 15
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 11:55 amIAD-SHA
24h 55m1 stop
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11:30 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
20h 00m1 stop
$990Air China
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Oct 7
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 9:55 amIAD-PVG
22h 55m1 stop
Air China Logo
6:50 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-IAD
36h 40m1 stop
$990Air China
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Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Oct 6
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11:00 pm - 10:00 amIAD-SHA
23h 00m1 stop
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11:30 am - 5:27 amSHA-IAD
29h 57m2 stops
$1,031
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 28
Korean Air Logo
11:50 am - 8:25 pmIAD-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
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8:50 am - 9:50 amPVG-IAD
38h 00m1 stop
$1,041Korean Air
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Feb 28
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10:10 pm - 10:40 pmIAD-SHA
36h 30m2 stops
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11:30 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
20h 00m1 stop
$1,042
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 30
SWISS Logo
5:40 pm - 7:40 amIAD-PVG
26h 00m2 stops
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10:10 am - 1:55 pmPVG-IAD
39h 45m2 stops
$1,056SWISS
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Korean Air Logo
1:15 pm - 8:10 pmIAD-PVG
18h 55m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
2:00 pm - 9:50 amPVG-IAD
32h 50m1 stop
$1,064Korean Air
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
6:27 am - 2:50 pmIAD-PVG
20h 23m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 10:57 amPVG-IAD
29h 57m1 stop
$1,097American Airlines
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Air China flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Air China
Sep 2
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 55m
1 stop
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 16
SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 35m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$980
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Air China
Sep 2
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 7
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$990
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Air China
Sep 2
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 16
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$991
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Korean Air flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Nov 13
IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
PVG8:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 28
PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
38h 00m
1 stop
IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,041
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Korean Air
Sep 4
IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 3
PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
32h 50m
1 stop
IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,064
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Korean Air
Nov 24
IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
40h 20m
1 stop
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 25
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,084
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IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

11:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/16

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$980

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

11:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

6:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$980

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

11:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/7

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$990

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

11:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/6

6:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$990

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/14

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/28

11:30 am-5:27 am

2 stops29h 57m

$1,031

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/13

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

8:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop38h 00m

$1,041

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

10:10 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/30

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,042

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

5:40 pm-7:40 am

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/6

10:10 am-1:55 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,056

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

1:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

2:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

$1,064

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

6:27 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

5:00 pm-10:57 am

1 stop29h 57m

$1,097

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Shanghai?

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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,188, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport averaging around $1,261.

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 $1,417 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 $1,213 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$529

Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $529. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $980.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 18h 55m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)
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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 18h 55m.

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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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7.3
3,933 reviews
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7.2
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