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$492+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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WAS — SHA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in November or April, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,233
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One-way from

$492
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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November

Average price

$1,897
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/314:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops40h 05mAir China
Mon 1/209:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop29h 40mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,733
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:31 amIAD - SHA
2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/309:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,040
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:45 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops50h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/2010:30 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops33h 27mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$2,061
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:00 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/201:10 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops40h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,074
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:05 amIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 20mANA
Mon 1/201:40 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
Deal found 12/17$2,264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:30 amBWI - SHA
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/2010:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,879
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:52 amBWI - SHA
2 stops36h 33mANA
Mon 12/301:40 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops44h 56mANA
Deal found 12/17$3,177
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:49 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops28h 56mJapan Airlines
Fri 12/271:10 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops22h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,191
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/2011:50 amIAD - SHA
1 stop40h 20mKorean Air
Wed 1/226:25 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop28h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 12/16$3,192
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:30 amBWI - SHA
2 stops36h 25mAir China
Mon 1/65:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops26h 30mAir China
Deal found 12/17$3,322
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/224:42 pmBWI - SHA
2 stops35h 28mKorean Air
Sat 3/86:25 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops33h 09mKorean Air
Deal found 12/16$11,100
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/216:55 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops33h 15mKorean Air
Sat 3/86:25 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops32h 12mKorean Air
Deal found 12/16$13,600

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/13

6:10 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops35h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/31

8:35 am-7:10 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,233

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/25

5:17 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops34h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/8

6:10 pm-9:46 am

3 stops28h 36m

$1,311

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/17

6:32 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

1:35 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops38h 54m

$1,327

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/18

1:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,337

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/29

6:32 am-10:55 am

2 stops39h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/11

9:10 am-7:08 am

3 stops34h 58m

$1,395

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/16

8:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/29

1:40 pm-11:59 am

2 stops35h 19m

$1,472

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/9

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/28

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,501

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

7:55 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/25

1:20 pm-5:55 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,560

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops47h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/29

6:25 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$1,560

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/9

10:45 am-12:15 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/22

1:35 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops36h 26m

$1,622

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 24 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,175). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,810). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Air China 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,327 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are ANA and Air China, starting at $1,337 and $1,475 round-trip. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 18% 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $681. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and ANA, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Baltimore/Washington - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,175). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,810). 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 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 7 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,100Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,179Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,253Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,333Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,394Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,398Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,542Average$2,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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