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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai from $481

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Air China Logo
6:13 am - 9:40 pm
BWI
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SHA
27h 27m2 stops
Air China Logo
5:40 pm - 5:15 am
SHA
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BWI
47h 35m2 stops
$1,063Air China
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 28
ANA Logo
1:02 pm - 12:25 pm
IAD
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SHA
34h 23m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 6:03 am
SHA
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IAD
28h 28m2 stops
$1,208ANA
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Jun 24
ANA Logo
1:05 pm - 12:25 pm
IAD
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SHA
34h 20m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 7:29 am
SHA
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IAD
30h 49m2 stops
$1,212ANA
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
Air China Logo
8:46 am - 10:55 am
IAD
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SHA
37h 09m2 stops
Air China Logo
7:45 am - 1:03 am
SHA
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IAD
29h 18m2 stops
$1,215Air China
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:57 am - 12:20 pm
DCA
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SHA
36h 23m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 4:37 pm
SHA
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DCA
35h 47m2 stops
$1,234Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:37 pm - 3:20 pm
DCA
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SHA
32h 43m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:37 pm
SHA
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DCA
39h 17m2 stops
$1,239Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
Korean Air Logo
6:59 pm - 5:10 pm
BWI
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SHA
33h 11m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:56 pm
SHA
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BWI
33h 31m2 stops
$1,241Korean Air
Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 23
Korean Air Logo
8:35 pm - 5:10 pm
DCA
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SHA
31h 35m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:50 pm
SHA
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DCA
32h 25m2 stops
$1,241Korean Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
Japan Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:45 am
BWI
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SHA
40h 45m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 9:46 pm
SHA
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BWI
45h 36m2 stops
$1,279Japan Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 19
Japan Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 11:45 am
BWI
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SHA
39h 50m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:33 pm
SHA
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BWI
46h 23m2 stops
$1,281Japan Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 17

Japan Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Feb 10
BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington
40h 45m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 19
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
45h 36m
2 stops
BWI9:46 pmBaltimore/Washington
$1,279
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Japan Airlines
Mar 1
BWI6:55 amBaltimore/Washington
39h 50m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 17
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
46h 23m
2 stops
BWI11:33 pmBaltimore/Washington
$1,281
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Japan Airlines
Feb 9
DCA6:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
39h 46m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 19
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 34m
2 stops
DCA12:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,282
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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
Mar 4
IAD1:02 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 23m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 24
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 28m
2 stops
IAD6:03 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,208
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ANA
Feb 8
IAD1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 20m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 19
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 49m
2 stops
IAD7:29 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,212
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ANA
Jan 22
IAD11:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 29
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,220
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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 30, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/22

6:13 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/28

5:40 pm-5:15 am

2 stops47h 35m

$1,063

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

1:02 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/24

1:35 pm-6:03 am

2 stops28h 28m

$1,208

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

1:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

1:40 pm-7:29 am

2 stops30h 49m

$1,212

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

8:46 am-10:55 am

2 stops37h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

7:45 am-1:03 am

2 stops29h 18m

$1,215

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

11:57 am-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/31

4:50 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$1,234

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/25

6:37 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

1:20 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$1,239

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/10

6:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

6:25 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$1,241

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

8:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,241

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

1:10 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops45h 36m

$1,279

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/1

6:55 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

1:10 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops46h 23m

$1,281

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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.

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 $1,305 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 32% 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.

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    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 $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
135 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $977Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,074 reviews
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8.4
1,184 reviews
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7.3
4,132 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,123 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,016 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,141Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,050 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,267Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,698 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,321Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,626 reviews
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