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 20h 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 21h 30m. 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?

Air China, Korean Air, and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

ANA, Delta and Air China 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 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 9 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 November 2025, there are 9 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $962 to $1,320. The lowest price recently found on this route was $993.

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11:50 am - 9:45 amIAD-PVG

32h 55m1 stop

11:20 am - 9:50 amPVG-IAD

35h 30m1 stop

$993Korean Air

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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24

10:00 pm - 10:15 amIAD-PVG

23h 15m1 stop

7:20 am - 6:51 amPVG-IAD

36h 31m2 stops

$1,000Air China

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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 16

11:59 am - 11:35 amDCA-PVG

35h 36m2 stops

8:35 am - 10:15 pmPVG-DCA

25h 40m2 stops

$1,034Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1

7:55 pm - 12:30 pmDCA-PVG

51h 35m2 stops

7:10 am - 6:59 pmPVG-DCA

24h 49m2 stops

$1,041Cathay Pacific

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Sun, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 23

6:00 am - 3:20 pmBWI-PVG

20h 20m1 stop

5:30 pm - 10:55 pmPVG-BWI

18h 25m1 stop

$1,202Delta

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Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 13

5:30 pm - 3:50 pmBWI-PVG

33h 20m2 stops

6:00 pm - 10:29 amPVG-BWI

29h 29m2 stops

$1,206Delta

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Sun, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 23

5:18 pm - 6:45 pmBWI-PVG

36h 27m2 stops

8:55 pm - 2:06 pmPVG-BWI

30h 11m2 stops

$1,222United Airlines

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Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Feb 27

10:05 am - 12:25 pmBWI-SHA

37h 20m2 stops

1:35 pm - 2:07 pmSHA-BWI

36h 32m2 stops

$1,594ANA

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6:15 am - 12:25 pmBWI-SHA

41h 10m2 stops

1:40 pm - 2:11 pmSHA-BWI

37h 31m2 stops

$2,822ANA

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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8

8:00 am - 9:40 pmBWI-SHA

48h 40m2 stops

1:30 pm - 10:25 pmSHA-BWI

45h 55m3 stops

$3,413United Airlines

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ANA flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

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ANA

Apr 6

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 20m

1 stop

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 7

PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,139

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ANA

Nov 18

IAD12:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 35m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 1

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

26h 05m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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ANA

Apr 6

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 8

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 25

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

28h 37m

2 stops

PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 1

PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 40m

2 stops

DCA10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,034

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Feb 2

DCA9:13 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

49h 22m

2 stops

PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 24

PVG7:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

24h 49m

2 stops

DCA6:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,041

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Apr 6

IAD5:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 00m

2 stops

PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 28

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

44h 47m

2 stops

IAD4:07 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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11:50 am-9:45 am

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2 stops36h 31m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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2 stops25h 40m

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7:55 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops51h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

7:10 am-6:59 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$1,041

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6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/13

5:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,202

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BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

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Sun 2/15

5:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

6:00 pm-10:29 am

2 stops29h 29m

$1,206

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Sun 1/18

5:18 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops36h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

8:55 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$1,222

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BWI - SHA

BWISHA

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Thu 1/8

10:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

1:35 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops36h 32m

$1,594

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BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/25

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/8

1:40 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops37h 31m

$2,822

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/18

8:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops48h 40m

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Sun 1/11

1:30 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops45h 55m

$3,413

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,100, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,140.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $1,457. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai for around $1,691.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,221. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,813.

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 $1,321 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 $1,190 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 19h 35m.
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As of November 2025, there are 9 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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Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 123 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $977	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,051 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,163 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,008 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,017 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,043 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,156	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,004 reviews	Search ANA flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,250	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,518 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,661 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,221. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,813.

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

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

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