How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Virginia to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Richmond and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 20m on average. Another popular route from Virginia to Shanghai is flying from Charlottesville to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 23h. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Virginia to Shanghai?

Egyptair, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Virginia to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Virginia to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to Shanghai?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Virginia to Shanghai as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to Shanghai?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:20 am - 10:55 pmIAD-SHA

27h 35m2 stops

7:45 am - 12:24 amSHA-IAD

28h 39m2 stops

$939Air China

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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

8:30 am - 10:15 amIAD-PVG

36h 45m2 stops

4:30 pm - 6:45 amPVG-IAD

26h 15m2 stops

$939Air China

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Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

10:10 pm - 9:40 pmIAD-SHA

34h 30m2 stops

7:45 am - 6:30 pmSHA-IAD

23h 45m1 stop

$941Air China

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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

11:50 am - 8:25 pmIAD-PVG

19h 35m1 stop

8:50 am - 9:50 amPVG-IAD

38h 00m1 stop

$997Korean Air

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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16

10:10 pm - 9:40 pmIAD-SHA

34h 30m2 stops

8:55 am - 6:30 pmSHA-IAD

22h 35m1 stop

$1,013Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11

10:00 pm - 10:15 amIAD-PVG

23h 15m1 stop

4:30 pm - 6:48 amPVG-IAD

27h 18m2 stops

$1,019Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 13

11:50 am - 8:25 pmIAD-PVG

19h 35m1 stop

2:00 pm - 10:50 amPVG-IAD

32h 50m1 stop

$1,037Korean Air

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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 23

7:02 pm - 1:30 pmDCA-PVG

30h 28m2 stops

8:30 am - 11:00 pmPVG-DCA

27h 30m2 stops

$1,040Cathay Pacific

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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 20

5:21 pm - 12:20 pmDCA-SHA

30h 59m2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:00 pmSHA-DCA

37h 30m2 stops

$1,040Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 9

4:45 pm - 5:10 pmRDU-PVG

35h 25m2 stops

11:05 pm - 9:51 pmPVG-RDU

35h 46m2 stops

$1,047Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 14

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Air China

Mar 4

IAD6:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 35m

2 stops

SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 11

SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 39m

2 stops

IAD12:24 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$939

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Nov 11

IAD10:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 30m

2 stops

SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 18

SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$941

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Oct 28

IAD10:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 30m

2 stops

SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 9

SHA8:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

47h 23m

2 stops

IAD6:48 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 28

DCA5:21 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

30h 59m

2 stops

SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 9

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 30m

2 stops

DCA11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,040

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Oct 21

DCA10:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

52h 50m

2 stops

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 9

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 30m

2 stops

DCA11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,047

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Sep 30

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

30h 35m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 14

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 26m

2 stops

DCA8:16 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,066

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IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

6:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/11

7:45 am-12:24 am

2 stops28h 39m

$939

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

8:30 am-10:15 am

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

4:30 pm-6:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

$939

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

10:10 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

7:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$941

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

8:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop38h 00m

$997

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

10:10 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/11

8:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,013

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

10:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/13

4:30 pm-6:48 am

2 stops27h 18m

$1,019

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

2:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/27

7:02 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops30h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/20

8:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,040

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

5:21 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops30h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/9

10:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$1,040

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/24

4:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/14

11:05 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$1,047

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,966. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Virginia to Shanghai for around $2,550.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Virginia to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $2,417. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,522.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to Shanghai?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Virginia to Shanghai as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to Shanghai?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Delta	PriceFrom $1,178	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,973 reviews		Search Delta flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,615	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 972 reviews		Search ANA flights

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