What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

ANA, Air China and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 34% 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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai is 11 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,070 to $1,259. The lowest price recently found on this route was $973.

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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

$973Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8

1:20 pm - 6:25 am

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PVG

29h 05m

1 stop

7:55 am - 7:50 pm

PVG

IAD

23h 55m

1 stop

$979Turkish Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

6:04 pm - 1:15 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 11m

2 stops

7:20 am - 11:59 pm

PVG

IAD

28h 39m

2 stops

$982Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

3:10 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 45m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 10:05 am

PVG

IAD

32h 05m

1 stop

$987Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Oct 27

6:10 am - 11:05 am

IAD

PVG

40h 55m

2 stops

7:20 am - 5:00 am

PVG

IAD

33h 40m

2 stops

$993Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 9

11:00 pm - 10:00 am

IAD

SHA

23h 00m

1 stop

8:55 am - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

22h 35m

1 stop

$1,034Air China

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

11:00 pm - 10:55 am

IAD

SHA

23h 55m

1 stop

7:55 am - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

$1,037Air China

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 19

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

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SHA

36h 00m

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1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,045ANA

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 19

1:50 am - 4:30 pm

IAD

SHA

26h 40m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 10:00 pm

SHA

IAD

38h 20m

1 stop

$1,050EVA Air

Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 13

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,058ANA

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

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

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ANA

Apr 30

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 19

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,045

ANA

Apr 28

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 5

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,058

ANA

Apr 30

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 19

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,066

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 6

IAD6:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 25m

2 stops

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 15

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

57h 35m

2 stops

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$998

Cathay Pacific

Aug 28

IAD6:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 51m

2 stops

SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 10

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

48h 25m

2 stops

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,012

Cathay Pacific

Jul 29

IAD11:59 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 06m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 31

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

48h 31m

2 stops

IAD11:01 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,133

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6:04 pm-1:15 pm

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3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

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Tue 10/27

2:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

$987

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

6:10 am-11:05 am

2 stops40h 55m

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Wed 9/9

7:20 am-5:00 am

2 stops33h 40m

$993

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/14

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

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Tue 4/21

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,034

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IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

11:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,045

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,050

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,058

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,129, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport averaging around $1,153.

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 $1,290 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 $1,104 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 19h 40m

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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 40m.
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The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai is 11 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?
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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Korean Air	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,202 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 141 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,256 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,296 reviews	Search Delta flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,373 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,467 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,146	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,129 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,155	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,428 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,426 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,243	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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