Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. from $449

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Air China Logo
7:55 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
23h 35m1 stop
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 10:55 amIAD-SHA
23h 55m1 stop
$1,096Air China
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
Air China Logo
11:30 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
20h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
5:59 pm - 9:55 amIAD-SHA
27h 56m2 stops
$1,138Air China
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:50 amSHA-IAD
28h 25m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:50 am - 5:10 pmIAD-SHA
40h 20m1 stop
$1,161Korean Air
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15
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8:55 am - 9:25 pmSHA-IAD
24h 30m2 stops
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10:08 pm - 10:55 pmIAD-SHA
35h 47m2 stops
$1,196
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15
Air China Logo
11:30 am - 6:30 pmSHA-IAD
20h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 9:55 amIAD-SHA
22h 55m1 stop
$1,321Air China
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 9:10 amSHA-IAD
32h 30m1 stop
ANA Logo
11:05 am - 12:25 pmIAD-SHA
36h 20m1 stop
$1,348ANA
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
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3:15 pm - 11:17 amSHA-DCA
32h 02m2 stops
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5:45 pm - 10:55 amDCA-SHA
28h 10m2 stops
$1,400
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 9:10 amSHA-IAD
32h 30m1 stop
ANA Logo
11:05 am - 12:25 pmIAD-SHA
36h 20m1 stop
$1,406ANA
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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24
Air China Logo
2:45 pm - 6:56 amSHA-BWI
29h 11m2 stops
Air China Logo
8:37 am - 10:55 amBWI-SHA
37h 18m2 stops
$1,541Air China
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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 6:57 pmSHA-DCA
33h 27m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:00 am - 12:05 pmDCA-SHA
42h 05m2 stops
$1,974Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Apr 4

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

Our best ANA deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
ANA
Nov 13
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 17
IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
ANA
Jan 18
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 24
IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
ANA
Jan 17
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 4
IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 00m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

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

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Air China
Oct 24
SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 35m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 31
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 55m
1 stop
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Air China
Oct 24
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 31
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 56m
2 stops
SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Air China
Nov 14
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 18
IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/24

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

11:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/24

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

5:59 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 56m

$1,138

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/1

6:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/15

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$1,161

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/1

8:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/15

10:08 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$1,196

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/14

11:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

10:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,321

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/13

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

11:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$1,348

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - DCA

SHADCA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/1

3:15 pm-11:17 am

2 stops32h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/15

5:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,400

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/18

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

11:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$1,406

ShanghaiBaltimore

SHA - BWI

SHABWI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

2:45 pm-6:56 am

2 stops29h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/23

8:37 am-10:55 am

2 stops37h 18m

$1,541

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - DCA

SHADCA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/15

10:30 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops33h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,974

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with most prices found around $969. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in October, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. during February average around $1,127.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,328. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. for around $1,872.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,383. Flying to Washington, D.C. at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,827. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flight.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    There are 7446.0 mi between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Washington, D.C.. Typically, this will take 20h 00m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. 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.

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

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Air ChinaPriceFrom $1,157Free CancellationRating
7.2
99 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,274Free CancellationRating
8.4
962 reviews
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