Hongqiao Intl

$553+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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WAS — SHA
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,116
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$585
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,436
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/245:47 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops28h 13mAir China
Sat 5/38:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop22h 35mAir China
Deal found 3/31$1,116
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2812:15 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 00mANA
Mon 5/51:35 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,122
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:05 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/311:30 amSHA - IAD
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,173
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:10 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops35h 55mKorean Air
Mon 10/276:25 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops34h 06mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$1,255
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:35 amDCA - SHA
2 stops40h 50mJapan Airlines
Tue 5/612:50 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops21h 46mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,274
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:45 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops37h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/51:20 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops42h 39mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/31$1,402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:17 amBWI - SHA
2 stops41h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/291:40 pmSHA - BWI
3 stops27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,909
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:45 amDCA - SHA
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/291:40 pmSHA - DCA
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,982
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/13:30 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops32h 45mANA
Tue 7/11:35 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops38h 13mANA
Deal found 4/1$2,036
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/76:02 pmBWI - SHA
2 stops27h 58mAir China
Fri 7/185:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops26h 37mAir China
Deal found 4/1$2,845
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/511:45 amBWI - SHA
2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 4/710:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops35h 19mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/1$2,956
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:59 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops39h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/61:30 pmSHA - DCA
3 stops33h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$3,561

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Hongqiao Intl

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

5:47 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/3

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,116

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/5

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,122

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

10:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops47h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/3

11:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,173

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

6:35 am-11:25 am

2 stops40h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/6

12:50 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$1,274

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/21

1:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

6:25 pm-11:15 am

1 stop28h 50m

$1,373

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/27

7:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

1:20 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops42h 39m

$1,402

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/20

1:20 pm-5:55 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,740

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/11

2:53 pm-11:20 am

2 stops32h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/17

2:10 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,945

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/1

3:30 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/1

1:35 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops38h 13m

$2,036

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/3

8:46 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/7

12:50 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$2,183

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hongqiao Intl from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,129). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,116 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are ANA and Japan Airlines, starting at $1,122 and $1,274 round-trip. Users have found that Air China is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is ANA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $616. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for a low price.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,129). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,003Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,187Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
ANACheapest$1,327Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,336Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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