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 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 21h 10m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai is flying from Baltimore to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 21h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Qatar Airways, EVA Air, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

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

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

As of June 2026, there are 11 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 $1,988 to $1,575. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,122.

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6:00 am - 8:10 pm

BWI

PVG

26h 10m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 12:27 pm

PVG

BWI

35h 27m

2 stops

$1,122Korean Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Nov 10

9:00 am - 8:10 pm

BWI

PVG

23h 10m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 12:27 pm

PVG

BWI

35h 27m

2 stops

$1,172Korean Air

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Nov 10

10:00 am - 8:10 pm

BWI

PVG

22h 10m

2 stops

8:50 am - 10:37 pm

PVG

BWI

26h 47m

2 stops

$1,222Korean Air

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10

5:43 pm - 10:55 am

BWI

SHA

29h 12m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 6:56 am

SHA

BWI

25h 26m

2 stops

$1,232Air China

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8

9:00 pm - 4:20 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 20m

1 stop

12:35 am - 3:40 pm

PVG

IAD

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,240Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7

9:00 pm - 10:35 pm

IAD

PVG

37h 35m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 3:40 pm

PVG

IAD

33h 00m

1 stop

$1,241Qatar Airways

Mon, Jul 6 - Sun, Jul 12

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,243ANA

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,248ANA

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 17

1:20 pm - 6:25 am

IAD

PVG

29h 05m

1 stop

7:55 am - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

39h 40m

1 stop

$1,249Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 21

5:44 pm - 9:55 am

BWI

PVG

28h 11m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 6:56 am

PVG

BWI

26h 36m

2 stops

$1,263Air China

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 5

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

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Japan Airlines

Aug 25

DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

41h 20m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 8

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 48m

2 stops

DCA11:33 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,506

Japan Airlines

Oct 27

BWI1:07 pmBaltimore/Washington

34h 38m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 19

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 15m

2 stops

BWI6:00 pmBaltimore/Washington

$1,507

Japan Airlines

Jun 23

DCA6:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 40m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jul 14

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 46m

2 stops

DCA11:31 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,778

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Air China

Sep 24

BWI5:43 pmBaltimore/Washington

29h 12m

2 stops

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 8

SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 26m

2 stops

BWI6:56 amBaltimore/Washington

$1,232

Air China

Sep 17

BWI5:44 pmBaltimore/Washington

28h 11m

2 stops

PVG9:55 amShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 5

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

26h 36m

2 stops

BWI6:56 amBaltimore/Washington

$1,263

Air China

Jul 5

DCA8:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

53h 25m

2 stops

PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jul 16

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

26h 42m

1 stop

DCA8:52 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,273

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BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/10

2:00 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,122

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/29

9:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/10

2:00 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,172

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BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/21

10:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/10

8:50 am-10:37 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$1,222

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/24

5:43 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/8

5:30 pm-6:56 am

2 stops25h 26m

$1,232

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/3

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/7

12:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,240

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/6

9:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/12

6:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,241

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,243

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/17

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,248

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/4

1:20 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/21

7:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$1,249

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/17

5:44 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/5

4:20 pm-6:56 am

2 stops26h 36m

$1,263

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $267, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $562.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 $1,325 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 $1,068 on momondo.

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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 20h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?
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As of June 2026, there are 11 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 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
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Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 154 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $893	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,408 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $939	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $963	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,470 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,808 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,117	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,230 reviews	Search ANA flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,452 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,637 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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