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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai from $485

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Air China Logo
8:00 am - 10:55 am
BWI
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SHA
37h 55m2 stops
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 9:26 pm
SHA
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BWI
36h 56m2 stops
$1,101Air China
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:45 am - 8:55 pm
DCA
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SHA
46h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 6:44 pm
SHA
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DCA
33h 14m2 stops
$1,108Cathay Pacific
Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 8
Air China Logo
3:19 pm - 9:40 am
IAD
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SHA
29h 21m2 stops
Air China Logo
7:45 am - 5:24 am
SHA
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IAD
34h 39m2 stops
$1,124Air China
Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 5
Air China Logo
3:19 pm - 10:55 am
IAD
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SHA
30h 36m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:30 pm - 7:35 pm
SHA
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IAD
34h 05m2 stops
$1,125Air China
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
Air China Logo
12:40 pm - 9:40 pm
IAD
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SHA
44h 00m2 stops
Air China Logo
11:30 am - 6:30 pm
SHA
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IAD
20h 00m1 stop
$1,126Air China
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:35 am - 12:20 pm
DCA
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SHA
37h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 6:59 pm
SHA
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DCA
33h 29m2 stops
$1,133Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Mar 1
ANA Logo
11:10 am - 12:25 pm
IAD
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SHA
36h 15m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 9:10 am
SHA
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IAD
32h 30m1 stop
$1,134ANA
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
ANA Logo
11:10 am - 12:25 pm
IAD
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SHA
36h 15m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 9:10 am
SHA
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IAD
32h 30m1 stop
$1,147ANA
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27
Japan Airlines Logo
6:52 am - 11:45 am
BWI
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SHA
40h 53m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:00 pm
SHA
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BWI
44h 50m2 stops
$1,281Japan Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 17
Japan Airlines Logo
6:43 am - 11:45 am
BWI
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SHA
40h 02m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 5:54 pm
SHA
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BWI
41h 44m2 stops
$1,294Japan Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 19

Cathay Pacific flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Jan 31
DCA9:45 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
46h 10m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 8
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 14m
2 stops
DCA6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,108
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 19
DCA9:35 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
37h 45m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 1
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 29m
2 stops
DCA6:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,133
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 25
DCA9:35 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
37h 45m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 1
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 30m
2 stops
DCA11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,140
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ANA flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Jan 20
IAD11:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 27
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,134
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ANA
Jan 19
IAD11:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 27
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,147
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ANA
Jan 19
IAD1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 20m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 27
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,152
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 11, 2025.
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BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

8:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops37h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/31

9:30 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops36h 56m

$1,101

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

9:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops46h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

10:30 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,108

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/20

3:19 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/5

7:45 am-5:24 am

2 stops34h 39m

$1,124

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

3:19 pm-10:55 am

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/3

10:30 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,125

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/2

12:40 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

11:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,126

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

9:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,133

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/20

11:10 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,134

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

11:10 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,147

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/8

6:52 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

1:10 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops44h 50m

$1,281

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/16

6:43 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

1:10 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,294

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,039, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in September, then you should wait until November to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,085.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,522. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Washington, D.C. because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,740.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the evening. Flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,250. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $1,839. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,311 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,190 on momondo.

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How have Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 33% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (WAS to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 18h 55m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 7446.0 mi. 18h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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Air ChinaPriceFrom $887Free CancellationRating
7.2
127 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $977Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,049 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,032Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,184 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,064Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,090 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,094 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,160Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,021 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,267Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,677 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,321Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,571 reviews
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