Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai from $417

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5:59 pm - 12:05 pm
IAD
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SHA
30h 06m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 11:26 pm
SHA
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IAD
36h 56m
2 stops
$967Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 18
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 10:00 am
IAD
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SHA
23h 00m
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Air China Logo
7:55 am - 7:30 pm
SHA
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IAD
23h 35m
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$1,004Air China
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, May 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:59 pm - 8:55 pm
IAD
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SHA
38h 56m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 11:26 pm
SHA
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IAD
36h 56m
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$1,017Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, May 18
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11:00 pm - 10:00 am
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SHA
23h 00m
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Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SHA
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IAD
34h 00m
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$1,030Air China
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
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5:59 pm - 3:35 pm
IAD
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SHA
33h 36m
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4:50 pm - 11:26 pm
SHA
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IAD
42h 36m
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$1,031Cathay Pacific
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12
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12:15 pm - 12:15 pm
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1:35 pm - 10:05 am
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32h 30m
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$1,041ANA
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:59 pm - 8:55 pm
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SHA
38h 56m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 11:26 pm
SHA
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IAD
42h 36m
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$1,042Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 19
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$1,053ANA
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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$1,054Air China
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8:55 am - 7:30 pm
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$1,058Air China
Tue, Apr 28 - Fri, May 8

Korean Air flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Korean Air
Apr 1
IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 50m
1 stop
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 28
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 27m
2 stops
IAD8:52 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,137
Korean Air
Apr 6
IAD7:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 06m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 39m
2 stops
IAD2:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,142

Air China flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
Apr 7
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 13
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,030
Air China
Mar 17
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 55m
1 stop
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 24
SHA9:40 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 50m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,042
Air China
Mar 6
IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 17
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,049

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

5:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

10:30 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops36h 56m

$967

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,004

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/17

5:59 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

10:30 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops36h 56m

$1,017

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/13

9:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,030

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/26

5:59 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

4:50 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops42h 36m

$1,031

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,041

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

5:59 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops42h 36m

$1,042

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,053

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

11:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,054

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

Fri 5/8

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$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 Hongqiao Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,038, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in September, then you should wait until November to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,062.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,295 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for as low as $1,175 on momondo.

How have Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 5% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (IAD to SHA) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Fastest flight time

25h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 25h 45m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is about 7436.8 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 25h 45m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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

    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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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7.2
139 reviews
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7.3
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8.4
1,195 reviews
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7.9
8,241 reviews
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7.4
9,377 reviews
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8.4
1,108 reviews
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7.4
3,745 reviews
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6.7
7,773 reviews
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