Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $955.

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

Qatar Airways, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport vary, but if you’re flying out of Baltimore and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 04m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 24h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Dallas (DFW) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 05m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Tokyo (HND) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Flights connecting via Tokyo (HND) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 25m.

What airlines fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

ANA, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Washington, D.C. according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 9 as of May 2026.

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

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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:35 am - 12:45 am

IAD

PVG

28h 10m

2 stops

2:35 am - 9:10 am

PVG

IAD

19h 35m

1 stop

$1,242ANA

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Nov 3

9:00 pm - 4:40 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 40m

1 stop

12:35 am - 3:40 pm

PVG

IAD

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,243Qatar Airways

Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jul 8

3:30 pm - 12:45 am

DCA

PVG

21h 15m

2 stops

2:35 am - 12:42 pm

PVG

DCA

23h 07m

2 stops

$1,252ANA

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Jan 11

8:35 am - 12:45 am

IAD

PVG

28h 10m

2 stops

2:35 am - 9:10 am

PVG

IAD

19h 35m

1 stop

$1,252ANA

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Nov 10

9:00 pm - 4:40 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 40m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 3:55 pm

PVG

IAD

29h 20m

1 stop

$1,253Qatar Airways

Fri, May 29 - Wed, Nov 25

9:30 am - 12:45 am

DCA

PVG

27h 15m

2 stops

1:50 am - 3:38 pm

PVG

DCA

25h 48m

2 stops

$1,253ANA

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 14

1:20 pm - 6:25 am

IAD

PVG

29h 05m

1 stop

7:55 am - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

39h 40m

1 stop

$1,254Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 30

9:00 pm - 4:40 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 40m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 6:20 pm

PVG

IAD

35h 40m

1 stop

$1,255Qatar Airways

Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 6

9:30 pm - 7:55 am

BWI

PVG

22h 25m

1 stop

11:00 am - 7:40 pm

PVG

BWI

44h 40m

1 stop

$1,434British Airways

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 22

9:30 pm - 7:55 am

BWI

PVG

22h 25m

1 stop

11:00 am - 7:40 pm

PVG

BWI

44h 40m

1 stop

$1,435British Airways

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 23

ANA flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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ANA

Oct 8

IAD8:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 10m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 3

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

19h 35m

1 stop

IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,242

ANA

Oct 8

IAD8:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 10m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 10

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

19h 35m

1 stop

IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,252

ANA

Sep 15

DCA9:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 15m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 14

PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 48m

2 stops

DCA3:38 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,253

Qatar Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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Qatar Airways

May 28

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

PVG4:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jul 8

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 05m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,243

Qatar Airways

May 13

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

PVG4:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Aug 28

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

26h 05m

1 stop

IAD8:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,249

Qatar Airways

May 29

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

PVG4:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 25

PVG11:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

29h 20m

1 stop

IAD3:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,253

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Thu 10/8

8:35 am-12:45 am

2 stops28h 10m

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2:35 am-9:10 am

1 stop19h 35m

$1,252

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/25

11:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,253

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/15

9:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/14

1:50 am-3:38 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$1,253

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/31

1:20 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/30

7:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$1,254

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/1

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

6:40 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$1,255

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BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/1

9:30 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/22

11:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,434

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BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/3

9:30 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/23

11:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,435

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Washington, D.C., with most prices found around $267. If you aren’t able to travel to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport during the month of March, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $562.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for around $1,391 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,124 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights are approximately 22% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 20h 04m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong by plane?
Washington, D.C. and Shanghai Pu Dong are 7442.4 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 20h 04m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 9 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is ANA (32% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Delta (21%), United Airlines (20%), and Turkish Airlines (8%).

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Air China	PriceFrom $894	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 149 reviews	Search Air China flights
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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,667 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,117	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,207 reviews	Search ANA flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,435 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,171	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,694 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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