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

Emirates, Air Canada, and Korean Air 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.

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

$599 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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2:00 pm - 9:05 am

PVG

IAD

32h 05m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 9:15 am

IAD

PVG

29h 40m

1 stop

$1,053Etihad Airways

Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 31

2:00 pm - 10:05 am

PVG

IAD

32h 05m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 12:50 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,056Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Jan 20

8:55 pm - 10:34 am

PVG

BWI

25h 39m

2 stops

6:17 am - 6:45 pm

BWI

PVG

23h 28m

2 stops

$1,062United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Jan 21

8:55 pm - 5:29 am

PVG

BWI

20h 34m

1 stop

8:37 am - 6:55 pm

BWI

PVG

21h 18m

1 stop

$1,114United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Jan 19

10:00 am - 9:35 pm

PVG

BWI

23h 35m

1 stop

6:00 am - 3:25 pm

BWI

PVG

20h 25m

1 stop

$1,124Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Jan 18

7:35 pm - 10:16 am

PVG

BWI

26h 41m

2 stops

6:00 am - 3:25 pm

BWI

PVG

20h 25m

1 stop

$1,128Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Jan 18

11:35 am - 10:38 pm

PVG

DCA

23h 03m

2 stops

6:59 am - 4:25 pm

DCA

PVG

20h 26m

1 stop

$1,183Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Jan 20

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,335ANA

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,336ANA

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21

12:45 pm - 2:02 pm

SHA

IAD

37h 17m

2 stops

5:38 pm - 11:45 am

IAD

SHA

53h 07m

2 stops

$1,469Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Jan 13

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Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

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Qatar Airways

Sep 8

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 50m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sep 21

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,190

Qatar Airways

Jul 17

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 50m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 28

IAD9:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 35m

1 stop

PVG2:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,315

Qatar Airways

Jul 9

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 05m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 9

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,621

Egyptair flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

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Egyptair

Jul 2

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 15m

1 stop

IAD5:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 11

IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,241

Egyptair

Jul 5

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 15m

1 stop

IAD5:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 11

IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,303

Egyptair

Jul 2

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 15m

1 stop

IAD5:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 11

IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,312

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/21

2:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/31

2:35 pm-9:15 am

1 stop29h 40m

$1,053

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

2:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/20

2:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,056

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/29

8:55 pm-10:34 am

2 stops25h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/21

6:17 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$1,062

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ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/30

8:55 pm-5:29 am

1 stop20h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/19

8:37 am-6:55 pm

1 stop21h 18m

$1,114

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

10:00 am-9:35 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/18

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,124

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

7:35 pm-10:16 am

2 stops26h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/18

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,128

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

11:35 am-10:38 pm

2 stops23h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/20

6:59 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 26m

$1,183

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/21

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$1,335

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/21

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$1,336

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/3

12:45 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops37h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/13

5:38 pm-11:45 am

2 stops53h 07m

$1,469

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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.

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Fastest flight time	18h 20m
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How far is Shanghai to Washington, D.C. by plane?
The distance between Shanghai and Washington, D.C. is about 7442.5 mi. 18h 20m 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 June 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.

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