Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 15m.

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

Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 19h 50m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 23h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $978.

What airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Air China, ANA and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Air China is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Dallas (DFW) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 36m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Beijing (PEK) was the most common stop: 32% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 7 as of May 2026.

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.

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6:00 am - 12:05 pm

IAD

SHA

42h 05m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 5:00 am

SHA

IAD

42h 30m

2 stops

$1,263Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 13

12:15 pm - 12:15 pm

IAD

SHA

36h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:05 am

SHA

IAD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,291ANA

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6

1:15 am - 4:30 pm

IAD

SHA

27h 15m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 9:55 pm

SHA

IAD

38h 15m

1 stop

$1,307EVA Air

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 25

1:50 am - 4:30 pm

IAD

SHA

26h 40m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 10:00 pm

SHA

IAD

38h 20m

1 stop

$1,322EVA Air

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Oct 1

7:59 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

33h 06m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 11:05 am

SHA

IAD

28h 40m

1 stop

$1,331Korean Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 7

6:59 pm - 12:05 pm

DCA

SHA

29h 06m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:58 pm

SHA

DCA

37h 28m

2 stops

$1,366Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

6:59 pm - 12:05 pm

DCA

SHA

29h 06m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 8:16 pm

SHA

DCA

33h 46m

2 stops

$1,416Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 15

5:44 pm - 10:00 am

BWI

SHA

28h 16m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 6:48 am

SHA

BWI

25h 18m

2 stops

$1,420Air China

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8

5:45 pm - 10:00 am

BWI

SHA

28h 15m

2 stops

9:05 am - 6:48 am

SHA

BWI

33h 43m

2 stops

$1,439Air China

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

8:45 pm - 5:05 pm

DCA

SHA

32h 20m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 12:47 pm

SHA

DCA

30h 22m

2 stops

$1,442Korean Air

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7

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Oct 7

IAD1:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 25

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 15m

1 stop

IAD9:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,307

EVA Air

Aug 12

IAD1:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 1

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 20m

1 stop

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,322

EVA Air

Aug 28

IAD1:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 13

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 20m

1 stop

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,325

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Sep 22

IAD7:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 06m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 4

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,331

Korean Air

Sep 23

IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 50m

1 stop

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 9

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,375

Korean Air

Sep 22

IAD7:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 06m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 8

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,381

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Mon 8/31

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2 stops42h 05m

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Sun 9/13

10:30 pm-5:00 am

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Thu 9/3

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1 stop36h 00m

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Sun 9/6

1:35 pm-10:05 am

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Wed 10/7

1:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/25

7:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop38h 15m

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Wed 8/12

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/1

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,322

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IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/22

7:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/7

6:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop28h 40m

$1,331

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/21

6:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/5

10:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops37h 28m

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DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/15

6:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 06m

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Thu 10/15

10:30 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$1,416

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BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/24

5:44 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/8

5:30 pm-6:48 am

2 stops25h 18m

$1,420

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/21

5:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/6

9:05 am-6:48 am

2 stops33h 43m

$1,439

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

8:45 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/7

6:25 pm-12:47 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$1,442

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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 August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $591, 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 August, then you should wait until December to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $675.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 $1,312 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 $1,125 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 55% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 52% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 19h 50m

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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. 19h 50m 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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The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 7 as of May 2026.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is ANA, representing 32% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air China at 29%, United Airlines at 11%, and Delta at 8%.

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