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$562+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Shanghai, China

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DCA — SHA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,137
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$562
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,296
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Shanghai
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($150 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:55 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops37h 10mAir Canada
Mon 5/263:55 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops35h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$1,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/247:00 amDCA - PVG
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/812:10 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop21h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/236:28 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops32h 57mDelta
Thu 5/293:45 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/25$1,160
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/248:30 amDCA - PVG
2 stops28h 05mANA
Wed 5/71:35 amPVG - DCA
2 stops26h 06mANA
Deal found 3/27$1,174
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 4/86:30 amDCA - PVG
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/175:00 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/198:59 amDCA - PVG
1 stop44h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/282:30 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops42h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/111:00 amDCA - SHA
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/89:30 pmSHA - DCA
3 stops35h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,270
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/16:00 amDCA - SHA
2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines
Tue 4/812:50 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops21h 39mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,275
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/256:35 amDCA - PVG
2 stops43h 25mJapan Airlines
Fri 5/169:05 amPVG - DCA
2 stops25h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,333
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/2411:40 amDCA - PVG
2 stops24h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/298:35 amPVG - DCA
2 stops25h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/25$1,347
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Tue 8/265:45 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops30h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/231:20 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops31h 43mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/26$1,361
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/125:59 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops25h 56mBritish Airways
Wed 8/611:00 amPVG - DCA
2 stops41h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,527

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

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Reagan-National

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/22

12:55 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

3:55 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$1,141

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/24

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/8

12:10 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$1,144

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/23

8:40 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

5:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,160

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/24

8:30 am-12:35 am

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

1:35 am-3:41 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$1,174

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/17

5:00 pm-11:59 am

1 stop30h 59m

$1,179

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/19

8:59 am-5:15 pm

1 stop44h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/28

2:30 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops42h 29m

$1,198

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/25

6:35 am-2:00 pm

2 stops43h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/16

9:05 am-10:36 pm

2 stops25h 31m

$1,333

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/23

6:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/5

12:50 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$1,336

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/24

11:40 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/29

8:35 am-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,347

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/26

5:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/23

1:20 pm-9:03 am

2 stops31h 43m

$1,361

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 March 28, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 March 28, 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. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

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

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai round-trip from $1,137. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,144, and American Airlines, from $1,155.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $597 on Korean Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ANA from $641 and Cathay Pacific from $689 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 airline flying from Reagan-National to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Reagan-National to Shanghai. 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 March 28, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$1,133Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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