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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai from $542

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Air China Logo
8:30 am - 5:55 pmIAD-SHA
44h 25m2 stops
Air China Logo
7:45 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
23h 45m1 stop
$965Air China
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Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 24
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 10:00 amIAD-SHA
23h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
23h 35m1 stop
$976Air China
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Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 24
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 7:00 pmIAD-SHA
32h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 6:30 pmSHA-IAD
34h 00m1 stop
$979Air China
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Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Korean Air Logo
11:50 am - 5:10 pmIAD-SHA
40h 20m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 9:50 amSHA-IAD
28h 25m1 stop
$1,057Korean Air
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:08 pm - 10:55 pmIAD-SHA
35h 47m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 6:30 pmSHA-IAD
23h 45m1 stop
$1,083Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 21
ANA Logo
11:05 am - 12:25 pmIAD-SHA
36h 20m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 9:10 amSHA-IAD
32h 30m1 stop
$1,220ANA
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Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
ANA Logo
11:05 am - 12:25 pmIAD-SHA
36h 20m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 9:10 amSHA-IAD
32h 30m1 stop
$1,227ANA
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Dec 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:40 pm - 12:05 pmIAD-SHA
30h 25m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:45 pmSHA-IAD
63h 25m2 stops
$1,235Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 6:20 pmIAD-SHA
32h 00m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:54 pmSHA-IAD
31h 49m3 stops
$1,291Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:37 pm - 8:55 pmIAD-SHA
39h 18m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:33 pmSHA-IAD
37h 03m2 stops
$1,296Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 9

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

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 27
IAD5:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 5
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
63h 25m
2 stops
IAD4:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,235
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 21
IAD5:37 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 18m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 9
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 03m
2 stops
IAD10:33 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,296
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Cathay Pacific
Sep 29
IAD5:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 10
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
54h 01m
2 stops
IAD10:51 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,512
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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
Mar 5
IAD8:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
44h 25m
2 stops
SHA5:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 24
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$965
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Air China
Oct 3
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 24
SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 35m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$976
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Air China
Sep 30
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
SHA7:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 6
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$979
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

8:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops44h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

7:45 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$965

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/3

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/24

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$976

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

11:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

9:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$979

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/4

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/25

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,057

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

10:08 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops35h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/21

7:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,083

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

11:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/4

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,220

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

11:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/9

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,227

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

5:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

1:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops63h 25m

$1,235

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

10:20 pm-6:20 pm

3 stops32h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/27

8:05 pm-3:54 pm

3 stops31h 49m

$1,291

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

5:37 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops39h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/9

10:30 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops37h 03m

$1,296

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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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 April to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,155.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,522. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,740.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the evening. Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,250. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $1,839. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 $1,364 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 $1,231 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 43% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • 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 22h 55m.

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

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    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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7.3
101 reviews
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7.2
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8.4
1,140 reviews
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7.3
3,965 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,133Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,155Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,228Free CancellationRating
8.4
964 reviews
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