Shanghai

$509+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai, China

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IAD — SHA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated February 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,110
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$509
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,381
From District of Columbia to Shanghai
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:13 amDCA - PVG
1 stop20h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/45:00 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,110
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:12 amIAD - PVG
1 stop20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/45:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop17h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,110
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/1512:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop40h 50mEgyptair
Sun 6/151:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop40h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 2/21$1,111
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 4/3012:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop40h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 6/610:25 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,113
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 3/168:25 amIAD - SHA
2 stops26h 30mAir China
Wed 4/28:25 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops46h 41mAir China
Deal found 2/22$1,115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/243:55 pmIAD - PVG
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/315:10 pmPVG - IAD
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,120
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 10/912:15 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 00mANA
Sun 11/21:40 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
Deal found 2/22$1,122
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/2912:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop20h 25mANA
Wed 6/48:25 amPVG - IAD
1 stop37h 40mANA
Deal found 2/22$1,122
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 4/86:00 amDCA - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Thu 4/173:45 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/22$1,133
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/97:43 amIAD - PVG
1 stop19h 42mDelta
Wed 5/75:30 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop24h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/22$1,133
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 9/11:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop18h 55mKorean Air
Sat 10/48:50 amPVG - IAD
1 stop38h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 2/22$1,134
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/155:35 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops41h 45mAir China
Mon 3/314:20 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop35h 20mAir China
Deal found 2/22$1,154

Find flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai 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 February 23, 2025.

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District of Columbia

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/5

6:13 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/4

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,110

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/5

6:12 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/4

5:00 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop17h 42m

$1,110

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

12:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/15

1:10 am-5:10 am

1 stop40h 00m

$1,111

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

12:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/6

10:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,113

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/16

8:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/2

8:25 pm-7:06 am

2 stops46h 41m

$1,115

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/24

3:55 pm-10:30 am

3 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

5:10 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops35h 05m

$1,120

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

12:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/4

8:25 am-10:05 am

1 stop37h 40m

$1,122

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/17

3:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,133

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/9

7:43 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

5:30 pm-5:51 am

1 stop24h 21m

$1,133

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/25

11:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

1:40 pm-10:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,140

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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from District of Columbia to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 DC to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to Shanghai as you normally would.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

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

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated February 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from District of Columbia to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $509. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and Korean Air, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to Shanghai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from District of Columbia to Shanghai?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Shanghai 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 District of Columbia to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from District of Columbia to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 District of Columbia to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,040Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,050Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EgyptairCheapest$1,056Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,128Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,320Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,336Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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