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 21h 40m 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 07m. 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?

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

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 36% 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.

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 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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,064 to $1,319. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,030.

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8:40 pm - 12:05 pm

DCA

PVG

27h 25m

2 stops

7:05 pm - 7:05 pm

PVG

DCA

36h 00m

2 stops

$1,030Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20

9:00 am - 11:55 pm

IAD

PVG

26h 55m

2 stops

8:35 am - 11:26 pm

PVG

IAD

26h 51m

2 stops

$1,030Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, May 5

11:00 pm - 2:45 pm

IAD

SHA

27h 45m

1 stop

7:55 am - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

$1,066Air China

Tue, Apr 21 - Fri, Oct 16

11:00 pm - 10:15 am

IAD

PVG

23h 15m

1 stop

6:55 am - 7:30 pm

PVG

IAD

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,067Air China

Tue, Apr 21 - Fri, Oct 16

8:20 am - 12:45 am

DCA

PVG

28h 25m

2 stops

8:25 am - 3:52 pm

PVG

DCA

43h 27m

2 stops

$1,085ANA

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, May 20

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 6:50 am

SHA

IAD

29h 15m

2 stops

$1,104ANA

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7

4:39 pm - 7:50 pm

DCA

PVG

39h 11m

1 stop

9:55 am - 10:59 pm

PVG

DCA

25h 04m

1 stop

$1,131Delta

Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12

4:39 pm - 7:50 pm

DCA

PVG

39h 11m

1 stop

9:55 am - 7:45 pm

PVG

DCA

21h 50m

2 stops

$1,132Delta

Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12

4:18 pm - 5:45 pm

BWI

PVG

37h 27m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 9:23 pm

PVG

BWI

21h 13m

2 stops

$1,269United Airlines

Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 21

6:00 am - 5:25 pm

BWI

PVG

23h 25m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 11:27 pm

PVG

BWI

23h 17m

2 stops

$1,277United Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 12

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

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Japan Airlines

Apr 14

DCA11:36 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 44m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 21

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 00m

2 stops

DCA4:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,399

Japan Airlines

Apr 3

DCA5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

54h 20m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 28

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 13m

2 stops

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

$1,702

ANA flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

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ANA

Apr 14

IAD1:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 35m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 20

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

37h 40m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,075

ANA

Apr 21

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 30m

1 stop

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 27

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

35h 01m

2 stops

IAD7:26 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,080

ANA

Apr 14

DCA8:20 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 25m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 20

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

43h 27m

2 stops

DCA3:52 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,085

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DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/6

8:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/20

7:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,030

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

9:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

8:35 am-11:26 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,030

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

11:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/16

7:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,066

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

11:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/16

6:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,067

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/14

8:20 am-12:45 am

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/20

8:25 am-3:52 pm

2 stops43h 27m

$1,085

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

1:35 pm-6:50 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,104

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/26

4:39 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop39h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

9:55 am-10:59 pm

1 stop25h 04m

$1,131

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/26

4:39 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop39h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

9:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$1,132

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/6

4:18 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

12:10 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops21h 13m

$1,269

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BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

12:10 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$1,277

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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 $1,290 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 $1,104 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 20m.
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As of March 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 1,202 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 142 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,273 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,319 reviews	Search Delta flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,381 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,489 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,117	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,139 reviews	Search ANA flights
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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,243	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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