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

XiamenAir, Cathay Pacific, and Turkish Airlines 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 Washington, D.C. and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 30m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai is flying from Baltimore to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 22h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

ANA, Air China and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 39% 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 April 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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,385 to $1,212. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,133.

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1:50 am - 12:05 pm

IAD

PVG

22h 15m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 10:00 pm

PVG

IAD

20h 50m

1 stop

$1,133EVA Air

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12

3:10 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 45m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

$1,135Etihad Airways

Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Jul 15

3:10 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 45m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

$1,138Etihad Airways

Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Jul 14

1:15 am - 12:05 pm

IAD

PVG

22h 50m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 10:00 pm

PVG

IAD

20h 50m

1 stop

$1,140EVA Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 26

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,142ANA

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22

1:20 pm - 6:25 am

IAD

PVG

29h 05m

1 stop

7:55 am - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

39h 40m

1 stop

$1,142Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 26

1:20 pm - 12:45 am

IAD

PVG

23h 25m

2 stops

1:50 am - 10:05 am

PVG

IAD

20h 15m

1 stop

$1,146ANA

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

1:30 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

39h 35m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:05 am

SHA

IAD

28h 40m

1 stop

$1,174Korean Air

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 4

5:45 pm - 10:55 am

BWI

SHA

29h 10m

2 stops

9:05 am - 6:55 am

SHA

BWI

33h 50m

2 stops

$1,493Air China

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 15

5:50 pm - 10:55 am

BWI

SHA

29h 05m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 7:01 am

SHA

BWI

45h 31m

2 stops

$1,523Air China

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

ANA flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

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ANA

Sep 7

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 22

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,142

ANA

Sep 1

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 25m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 9

PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong

20h 15m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,146

ANA

Sep 13

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 16

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,147

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Japan Airlines

Sep 15

DCA6:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

40h 50m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 15

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 04m

2 stops

DCA7:49 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,392

Japan Airlines

Apr 26

DCA5:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 40m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 13

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 13m

2 stops

DCA6:58 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,398

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IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

1:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/12

1:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,133

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/23

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/15

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,135

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/15

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/14

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,138

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/11

1:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/26

1:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,140

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/7

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/22

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,142

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

7:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$1,142

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

1:20 pm-12:45 am

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

1:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

$1,146

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

1:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/4

6:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop28h 40m

$1,174

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

5:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

9:05 am-6:55 am

2 stops33h 50m

$1,493

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/1

5:50 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/8

9:30 pm-7:01 am

2 stops45h 31m

$1,523

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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 $1,308 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 $1,085 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai takes 18h 40m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Shanghai by plane?
There are 7442.5 mi between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?
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As of April 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 1,204 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 146 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,305 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $963	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,403 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,404 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,568 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,569 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,122	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,171 reviews	Search ANA flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,429 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,275	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,871 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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