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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. were last updated today.

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

There is 1 operator available for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. as of April 2026.

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

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 Shanghai to Washington, D.C..

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$544 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,461 to $1,324. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,060.

1 adult

0 bags

Find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 45m

1 stop

$1,060Etihad Airways

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jul 1

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 45m

1 stop

$1,071Etihad Airways

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jul 1

12:35 am - 6:10 pm

PVG

IAD

29h 35m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 4:40 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,108Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 25 - Fri, May 29

12:35 am - 6:20 pm

PVG

IAD

29h 45m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 4:40 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,121Qatar Airways

Sun, May 24 - Wed, May 27

12:35 am - 6:20 pm

PVG

IAD

29h 45m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 4:40 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,130Qatar Airways

Sun, May 24 - Fri, May 29

12:35 am - 6:10 pm

PVG

IAD

29h 35m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 4:40 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,139Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 23 - Fri, May 29

3:55 pm - 9:50 pm

PVG

DCA

41h 55m

2 stops

12:55 pm - 4:00 pm

DCA

PVG

38h 05m

2 stops

$1,198Air Canada

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 11

3:55 pm - 12:01 pm

PVG

DCA

56h 06m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 2:05 pm

DCA

PVG

37h 25m

2 stops

$1,268Air Canada

Sat, Jun 6 - Mon, Sep 28

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

12:20 pm - 12:25 pm

IAD

SHA

35h 05m

1 stop

$1,428ANA

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 11

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

8:35 am - 12:25 pm

IAD

SHA

38h 50m

2 stops

$1,494ANA

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 11

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Air China flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flight tickets

Air China

May 10

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

46h 30m

2 stops

IAD7:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 20

IAD10:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 40m

2 stops

PVG10:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,852

Air China

May 7

SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 55m

2 stops

IAD7:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 12

IAD5:42 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 18m

2 stops

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,869

Air China

May 21

SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 00m

1 stop

IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 6

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,902

Air Canada flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Our best Air Canada deals on Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flight tickets

Air Canada

Sep 15

PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 55m

2 stops

DCA9:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Nov 11

DCA12:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 05m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,198

Air Canada

Sep 17

PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

27h 48m

2 stops

IAD7:43 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sep 20

IAD5:57 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

56h 08m

2 stops

PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,199

Air Canada

Sep 15

PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

55h 06m

2 stops

IAD11:01 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 11

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 15m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,202

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/18

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/1

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,060

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/18

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/1

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,071

Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/25

12:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,108

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/24

12:35 am-6:20 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,121

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/24

12:35 am-6:20 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,130

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/23

12:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,139

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

3:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/11

12:55 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,198

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

3:55 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops56h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

12:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,268

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

12:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$1,428

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

8:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,494

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

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

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

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai, with most prices found around $0. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in March, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. during December average around $870.

Cheap Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flight deals and tips

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

Fastest flight time	22h 17m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. takes 22h 17m

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai to Washington, D.C..

Search flight deals

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

How far is Shanghai to Washington, D.C. by plane?
The distance between Shanghai and Washington, D.C. is about 7442.5 mi. 22h 17m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?
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 Shanghai to Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
ANA	PriceFrom $1,270	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,200 reviews		Search ANA flights

Alexandria

National Harbor

Gettysburg

Arlington

Waldorf

Woodbridge

Laurel

Colonial Beach

Gaithersburg

Towson

Fredericksburg

Silver Spring

Rockville

Manassas

Linthicum Heights

Tysons

Bethesda

Springfield

Fairfax

College Park

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

Finding the right flight to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Washington, D.C. quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

Once you have performed a search for Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Washington, D.C. and let you know when they change.

An easier way to manage your Washington, D.C. trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

Sat 5/30

Sat 6/6

Email me momondo's favorite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to the United States

Nearby airports

Airlines

Cabin classes

Other United States destinations

Complete your trip

Feeling lucky

Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. from $544

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. departing on 9/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Cheap round-trip flights

Cheap one-way flights

Cheap last minute flights

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Air China flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flight tickets

Air Canada flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Our best Air Canada deals on Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flight tickets

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

See travel insights to Washington, D.C. from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Cheap Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flight deals and tips

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

Fastest flight time

Direct flights

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. with momondo

Traveling to a place near Washington, D.C.?

Why use momondo?

An easier way to manage your Washington, D.C. trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to the United States

Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.

Fly your favorite airline to Washington, D.C.

Airlines are sorted and displayed according to clicks in the past 7 days on momondo

Cabin classes currently available on flights to Washington, D.C.

List of cabin classes available on flights landing in Washington, D.C.. Availability may vary depending on flight origin and airline.

Popular cities in the United States

Popular flights according to clicks in the last 7 days on momondo

Complete your trip to Washington, D.C.

Explore popular destinations other users love

According to popular flight searches on momondo this year