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

SAUDIA, Etihad Airways, and Cathay Pacific 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 20m 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 22h 52m. 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 41% 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 $1,607 to $1,284. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,166.

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6:50 pm - 9:35 am

IAD

PVG

50h 45m

2 stops

10:25 pm - 3:40 pm

PVG

IAD

53h 15m

2 stops

$1,166SAUDIA

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 26

9:30 am - 12:45 am

DCA

PVG

27h 15m

2 stops

2:35 am - 6:52 pm

PVG

DCA

29h 17m

2 stops

$1,167ANA

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Dec 7

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,167ANA

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26

3:40 pm - 12:45 am

IAD

PVG

21h 05m

2 stops

1:50 am - 1:55 pm

PVG

IAD

24h 05m

2 stops

$1,167ANA

Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 1

3:10 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

PVG

33h 45m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

IAD

30h 45m

1 stop

$1,172Etihad Airways

Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Jul 8

1:15 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

39h 50m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 9:50 am

SHA

IAD

28h 25m

1 stop

$1,175Korean Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Nov 17

7:59 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

33h 06m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 9:50 am

SHA

IAD

28h 25m

1 stop

$1,180Korean Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Dec 3

5:35 pm - 3:35 pm

DCA

SHA

34h 00m

2 stops

4:50 pm - 11:58 pm

SHA

DCA

43h 08m

2 stops

$1,277Cathay Pacific

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 29

5:45 pm - 11:55 am

BWI

SHA

30h 10m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 6:55 am

SHA

BWI

28h 10m

2 stops

$1,487Air China

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

5:45 pm - 10:00 am

BWI

SHA

28h 15m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 6:55 am

SHA

BWI

25h 25m

2 stops

$1,544Air China

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

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

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Korean Air

Oct 11

IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 50m

1 stop

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 17

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,175

Korean Air

Oct 12

IAD7:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 06m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 3

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,180

Korean Air

Oct 11

IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 50m

1 stop

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 16

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 45m

2 stops

IAD7:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,186

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Air China

Sep 29

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 45m

1 stop

SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 30

SHA6:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 00m

1 stop

IAD6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,304

Air China

Apr 28

IAD3:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 55m

2 stops

PVG10:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 25

PVG9:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

45h 48m

2 stops

IAD7:33 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,358

Air China

May 2

IAD6:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 10m

2 stops

SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 2

SHA2:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 58m

2 stops

IAD7:33 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,394

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/2

6:50 pm-9:35 am

2 stops50h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

10:25 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops53h 15m

$1,166

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/6

9:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/7

2:35 am-6:52 pm

2 stops29h 17m

$1,167

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/26

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,167

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

3:40 pm-12:45 am

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/1

1:50 am-1:55 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,167

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 7/8

3:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,172

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/11

1:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/17

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,175

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/12

7:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,180

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/6

5:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/29

4:50 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops43h 08m

$1,277

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/3

5:45 pm-11:55 am

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

2:45 pm-6:55 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,487

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/3

5:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

5:30 pm-6:55 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,544

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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 from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Washington, D.C. when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,312 when searching week 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 $1,140 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.
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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 1,212 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 148 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,326 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $963	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,422 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,438 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,637 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,659 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,122	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,187 reviews	Search ANA flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,433 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,250	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,906 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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