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 45m 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 17m. 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 52% 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.

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

Qatar Airways, Air China, and Delta 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?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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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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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 $1,498 to $1,822. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,121.

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9:00 pm - 4:20 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 20m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 3:55 pm

PVG

IAD

29h 20m

1 stop

$1,121Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Nov 15

9:00 pm - 4:20 pm

IAD

PVG

31h 20m

1 stop

12:35 am - 3:40 pm

PVG

IAD

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,122Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Sep 21

3:30 pm - 12:45 am

DCA

PVG

21h 15m

2 stops

2:35 am - 12:42 pm

PVG

DCA

23h 07m

2 stops

$1,123ANA

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4

8:20 am - 12:45 am

IAD

PVG

28h 25m

2 stops

2:35 am - 1:45 pm

PVG

IAD

24h 10m

2 stops

$1,123ANA

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Nov 10

1:15 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

39h 50m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 9:50 am

SHA

IAD

28h 25m

1 stop

$1,124Korean Air

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 15

11:00 pm - 9:55 am

IAD

PVG

22h 55m

1 stop

4:30 pm - 6:26 am

PVG

IAD

26h 56m

2 stops

$1,125Air China

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Nov 16

7:59 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

33h 06m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 9:50 am

SHA

IAD

28h 25m

1 stop

$1,129Korean Air

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 15

6:42 am - 10:15 am

IAD

PVG

39h 33m

2 stops

4:30 pm - 8:51 pm

PVG

IAD

40h 21m

2 stops

$1,130Air China

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Oct 27

5:12 pm - 12:05 pm

DCA

SHA

30h 53m

2 stops

4:50 pm - 11:59 pm

SHA

DCA

43h 09m

2 stops

$1,216Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

5:12 pm - 12:05 pm

DCA

SHA

30h 53m

2 stops

4:50 pm - 11:59 pm

SHA

DCA

43h 09m

2 stops

$1,219Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

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

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Korean Air

Oct 20

IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 50m

1 stop

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 15

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,124

Korean Air

Oct 19

IAD7:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 06m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 18

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,130

Korean Air

Nov 4

IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 20m

1 stop

SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 1

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 52m

2 stops

IAD4:17 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,135

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 25

IAD2:53 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 12m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 8

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

57h 28m

2 stops

IAD2:18 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,216

Cathay Pacific

Aug 19

IAD2:53 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 12m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 31

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

60h 42m

2 stops

IAD2:02 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,218

Cathay Pacific

Jun 23

DCA11:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

36h 06m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jul 14

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

46h 39m

2 stops

DCA11:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,982

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/16

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

11:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,121

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/21

12:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,122

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DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/22

3:30 pm-12:45 am

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

2:35 am-12:42 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$1,123

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/21

8:20 am-12:45 am

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/10

2:35 am-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,123

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/20

1:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,124

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

11:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

4:30 pm-6:26 am

2 stops26h 56m

$1,125

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/19

7:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,129

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

6:42 am-10:15 am

2 stops39h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/27

4:30 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops40h 21m

$1,130

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

5:12 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 09m

$1,216

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

5:12 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 09m

$1,219

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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 $1,330 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 $1,097 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 21m.
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 $872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 155 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $893	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $939	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $963	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,478 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,868 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,117	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,248 reviews	Search ANA flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,454 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,723 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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