What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific is the most popular carrier operating from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Shanghai

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:35 pm - 1:30 pm

DCA

PVG

29h 55m2 stops

12:20 pm - 8:00 pm

PVG

DCA

43h 40m2 stops

$1,105Cathay Pacific

Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, May 29

9:45 am - 8:55 pm

DCA

SHA

46h 10m2 stops

10:30 pm - 6:44 pm

SHA

DCA

33h 14m2 stops

$1,108Cathay Pacific

Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 8

6:35 pm - 5:45 pm

DCA

PVG

35h 10m2 stops

7:20 am - 8:41 pm

PVG

DCA

25h 21m2 stops

$1,118Cathay Pacific

Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1

6:35 pm - 12:30 pm

DCA

PVG

28h 55m2 stops

12:20 pm - 8:16 pm

PVG

DCA

43h 56m2 stops

$1,128Cathay Pacific

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, May 25

9:37 am - 11:35 am

DCA

PVG

36h 58m2 stops

7:10 am - 6:59 pm

PVG

DCA

24h 49m2 stops

$1,133Cathay Pacific

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

9:35 am - 12:20 pm

DCA

SHA

37h 45m2 stops

10:30 pm - 6:59 pm

SHA

DCA

33h 29m2 stops

$1,133Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Mar 1

7:50 pm - 11:35 am

DCA

PVG

50h 45m2 stops

8:30 am - 11:00 pm

PVG

DCA

26h 30m2 stops

$1,136Cathay Pacific

Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 13

9:35 am - 12:20 pm

DCA

SHA

37h 45m2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:00 pm

SHA

DCA

37h 30m2 stops

$1,140Cathay Pacific

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

6:56 pm - 5:35 pm

DCA

PVG

33h 39m1 stop

11:45 am - 9:59 pm

PVG

DCA

47h 14m2 stops

$1,152Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 28

2:00 pm - 1:15 am

DCA

PVG

22h 15m2 stops

2:35 am - 11:58 am

PVG

DCA

22h 23m2 stops

$1,162ANA

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25

Japan Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

Jan 14

DCA5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 15m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 21

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 53m

2 stops

DCA10:03 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,420

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Japan Airlines

Feb 16

DCA6:50 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

39h 55m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 19

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 42m

2 stops

DCA4:52 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,436

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Japan Airlines

Jan 9

DCA5:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 00m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 28

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 53m

2 stops

DCA10:03 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,458

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 3

DCA6:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 55m

2 stops

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 29

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

43h 40m

2 stops

DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,105

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 31

DCA9:45 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

46h 10m

2 stops

SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 8

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 14m

2 stops

DCA6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,108

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 25

DCA6:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 10m

2 stops

PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 1

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 21m

2 stops

DCA8:41 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,118

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Tue 3/3

6:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops29h 55m

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Fri 5/29

12:20 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops43h 40m

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DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

9:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops46h 10m

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Sun 2/8

10:30 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,108

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/25

6:35 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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7:20 am-8:41 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,118

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DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

6:35 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/25

12:20 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops43h 56m

$1,128

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

9:37 am-11:35 am

2 stops36h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/4

7:10 am-6:59 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$1,133

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DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

9:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,133

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

7:50 pm-11:35 am

2 stops50h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/13

8:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,136

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/25

9:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/1

10:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$1,140

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/9

6:56 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop33h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/28

11:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops47h 14m

$1,152

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

2:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/25

2:35 am-11:58 am

2 stops22h 23m

$1,162

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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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