Pu Dong

$512+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Pu Dong (PVG)

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WAS — PVG
Nov 10 — Nov 171
1 adult
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong are usually found in February or April, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Pu Dong (PVG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 5, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$1,085
(Egyptair)

One-way from

$512
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2024.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/91:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/2911:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sat 11/304:35 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops41h 45mAir China
Mon 12/94:30 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop34h 40mAir China
Deal found 11/4$1,217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 11/2812:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1011:45 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,267
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 11/209:55 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1110:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 12/48:30 pmBWI - PVG
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1110:55 amPVG - BWI
1 stop44h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,305
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/289:40 amDCA - PVG
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/101:10 pmPVG - DCA
3 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,309
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/65:30 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops30h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/42:45 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops31h 44mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4$1,313
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/511:05 amIAD - PVG
1 stop21h 20mANA
Tue 11/262:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop19h 40mANA
Deal found 11/4$1,332
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Tue 11/127:30 pmBWI - PVG
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/168:00 amPVG - BWI
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,343
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/32:00 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops22h 15mANA
Mon 12/162:30 amPVG - DCA
2 stops22h 24mANA
Deal found 11/3$1,346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/66:00 amBWI - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Wed 12/45:30 pmPVG - BWI
1 stop19h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/5$1,355
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Tue 11/55:28 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops27h 42mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/278:40 amPVG - IAD
2 stops25h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4$1,356

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BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/20

6:10 pm-11:30 am

3 stops52h 20m

$512

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/4

9:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$716

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$766

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/4

5:32 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$771

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/30

7:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 45m

$772

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/22

5:37 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$840

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/14

4:35 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops33h 15m

$899

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/23

2:05 pm-1:15 am

2 stops22h 10m

$920

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/11

7:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$926

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/31

7:00 am-1:25 pm

3 stops42h 25m

$1,082

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
Booking.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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 Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Shanghai Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pu Dong from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong. Price data was last updated on November 1, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (average of $1,199). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,790). 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 PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong. Price data was last updated on November 3, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Pu Dong by month

Plan your trip to Pu Dong by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Pu Dong by month

Plan your trip to Pu Dong by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pu Dong. 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 Pu Dong. Reviews last updated November 5, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Air China and ANA from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.4
Very good
833 reviews
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.3
Very good
1,457 reviews
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.1
Very good
1,334 reviews
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.0
Very good
8,830 reviews
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

7.7
Good
876 reviews
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Egyptair for just $1,085, but on average you can expect to pay $1,350.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for under $1,400?

    There are currently 15+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,400.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is Egyptair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,085 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air China, starting at $1,116 and $1,217 round-trip. Egyptair is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $716. Users have also found prices from $766 and $771 on Delta and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

  • What does IAD to PVG mean?

    IAD and PVG are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. IAD to PVG refers to a flight route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong?

    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 Pu Dong.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (average of $1,199). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,790). 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Pu Dong. 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 2,554,862 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,050Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EgyptairCheapest$1,056Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,167Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,339Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,370Average$2,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,391Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,452Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,469Average$1,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$1,491Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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