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Air China Logo
11:30 am - 7:30 pmSHA-IAD
20h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 11:55 amIAD-SHA
24h 55m1 stop
$759Air China
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Fri, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 7:20 pmPVG-IAD
33h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:30 amIAD-PVG
30h 00m1 stop
$987Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 10
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmPVG-IAD
38h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 12:50 pmIAD-PVG
33h 15m1 stop
$1,034Etihad Airways
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Sat, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 31
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 10:05 amPVG-IAD
32h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 9:55 amIAD-PVG
30h 20m1 stop
$1,073Etihad Airways
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Fri, Mar 27 - Sat, Mar 28
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 6:07 amPVG-BWI
24h 07m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pmBWI-PVG
21h 20m1 stop
$1,095Delta
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Fri, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 10
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 11:52 amPVG-IAD
31h 22m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:26 pm - 6:00 pmIAD-PVG
35h 34m2 stops
$1,095Delta
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:44 amPVG-BWI
30h 19m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 4:25 pmBWI-PVG
21h 08m1 stop
$1,107American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 9:26 amPVG-BWI
28h 01m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:46 pm - 4:25 pmBWI-PVG
36h 39m2 stops
$1,108American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 10
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 9:10 amPVG-IAD
19h 35m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 1:15 amIAD-PVG
23h 10m2 stops
$1,229ANA
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Sat, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 10
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 9:10 amPVG-IAD
19h 35m1 stop
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11:10 am - 9:25 pmIAD-PVG
21h 15m1 stop
$1,344ANA
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Sat, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 10

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

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Nov 22
PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
38h 30m
1 stop
IAD3:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 31
IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
PVG12:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Etihad Airways
Mar 27
PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
32h 05m
1 stop
IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 28
IAD3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 20m
1 stop
PVG9:55 amShanghai Pu Dong

Turkish Airlines flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Dec 21
PVG11:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 15m
1 stop
IAD7:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 10
IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
Turkish Airlines
Dec 21
PVG11:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
25h 40m
1 stop
IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 10
IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
Turkish Airlines
Jan 6
PVG9:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
46h 25m
1 stop
IAD7:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 12
IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/27

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

11:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop24h 55m

$759

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

11:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

1:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

$987

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/22

2:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

2:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,034

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/27

2:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/28

3:35 pm-9:55 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,073

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/27

6:00 pm-6:07 am

2 stops24h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,095

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

5:30 pm-11:52 am

1 stop31h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

5:26 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 34m

$1,095

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

6:25 pm-11:44 am

2 stops30h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

6:17 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$1,107

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

6:25 pm-9:26 am

2 stops28h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

2:46 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops36h 39m

$1,108

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

2:35 am-9:10 am

1 stop19h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

1:05 pm-1:15 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,229

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

2:35 am-9:10 am

1 stop19h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

11:10 am-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,344

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

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai, with most prices found around $1,007. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in April, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. during July average around $1,170.

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On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai 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 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 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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  • How far is Shanghai to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The distance between Shanghai and Washington, D.C. is about 7442.5 mi. 18h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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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 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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ANAPriceFrom $1,081Free CancellationRating
8.4
994 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $1,157Free CancellationRating
7.2
117 reviews
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