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

Cathay Pacific, ANA, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai 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 22h 25m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai is flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 24h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air China, ANA and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Air China is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Shanghai 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?

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

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

As of March 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai.

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

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,048 to $1,257. The lowest price recently found on this route was $957.

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9:45 pm - 4:45 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 00m

1 stop

7:55 am - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

39h 40m

1 stop

$957Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Sep 9

3:10 pm - 1:00 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 50m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

$963Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22

5:59 pm - 12:05 pm

IAD

SHA

30h 06m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:26 pm

SHA

IAD

36h 56m

2 stops

$967Cathay Pacific

Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 18

5:59 pm - 10:10 pm

IAD

PVG

40h 11m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 11:26 pm

PVG

IAD

23h 06m

2 stops

$967Cathay Pacific

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 19

11:00 pm - 12:40 pm

IAD

SHA

25h 40m

1 stop

7:55 am - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

$1,030Air China

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,041ANA

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,053ANA

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

11:00 pm - 1:50 pm

IAD

SHA

26h 50m

1 stop

11:30 am - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

20h 00m

1 stop

$1,054Air China

Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14

5:02 pm - 5:05 pm

DCA

SHA

36h 03m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 2:25 pm

SHA

DCA

32h 00m

2 stops

$1,142Korean Air

Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 14

7:14 pm - 5:05 pm

BWI

SHA

33h 51m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 1:13 pm

SHA

BWI

30h 48m

2 stops

$1,242Korean Air

Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13

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

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Korean Air

Mar 16

IAD12:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 45m

1 stop

PVG12:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 30

PVG11:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

36h 05m

1 stop

IAD11:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,106

Korean Air

Apr 1

IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 50m

1 stop

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 28

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 27m

2 stops

IAD8:52 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,137

Korean Air

Apr 6

IAD7:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 06m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 15

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 39m

2 stops

IAD2:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,142

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Asiana Airlines

Mar 9

BWI6:46 pmBaltimore/Washington

27h 19m

2 stops

PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 12

PVG4:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

24h 40m

2 stops

BWI5:05 amBaltimore/Washington

$2,045

Asiana Airlines

Mar 21

BWI7:04 pmBaltimore/Washington

26h 41m

2 stops

SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 20

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 20m

2 stops

BWI5:15 amBaltimore/Washington

$2,073

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/7

9:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

7:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$957

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/16

3:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$963

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

5:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

10:30 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops36h 56m

$967

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

5:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops40h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

12:20 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops23h 06m

$967

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

11:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,030

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,041

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,053

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

11:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/5

5:02 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops36h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

6:25 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,142

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/7

7:14 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/13

6:25 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops30h 48m

$1,242

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $933, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,084.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,295 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,175 on momondo.

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There are 7442.5 mi between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 21h 25m.
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As of March 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Korean Air	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,195 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 139 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,240 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,246 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,380 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,130	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,108 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,155	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,383 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,424 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,213	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,250	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,774 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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