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$502+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Shanghai

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RIC — SHA
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Shanghai
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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.
Mon 11/186:59 amDCA - PVG
2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2510:15 amPVG - DCA
3 stops25h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,186
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/188:15 amIAD - PVG
2 stops39h 45mAir China
Mon 11/257:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 10mAir China
Deal found 11/3$1,198
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 American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/116:42 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/126:10 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,203
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/189:00 amIAD - SHA
2 stops47h 40mAir China
Mon 11/255:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop33h 40mAir China
Deal found 11/3$1,215
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1412:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/911:45 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,220
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/95:35 amRDU - SHA
2 stops41h 10mJapan Airlines
Mon 12/161:10 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops23h 19mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,251
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/26:30 amRIC - PVG
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/96:10 pmPVG - RIC
1 stop17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,254
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 11/288:40 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/101:50 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,286
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 12/37:25 amRDU - PVG
2 stops23h 15mJapan Airlines
Fri 2/286:35 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops32h 04mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,295
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 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.
Wed 12/117:20 amRDU - PVG
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2511:55 amPVG - RDU
3 stops34h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,305

Find flights from Virginia to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/7

1:01 pm-10:10 am

3 stops32h 09m

$668

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

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

7:05 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$743

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/20

5:30 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$771

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/15

7:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$840

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

12:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$888

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/4

6:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$894

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/31

1:25 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$1,059

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

9:30 am-1:25 pm

3 stops39h 55m

$1,082

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/4

6:42 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 03m

$1,190

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to Shanghai

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

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 November 4, 2024.

When flying from Virginia to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 November 4, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Virginia to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Korean Air and Air China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

ANA
8.4
Very good
831 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
788 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from Virginia to Shanghai for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Virginia to Shanghai for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Egyptair for just $1,075, but on average you can expect to pay $1,251.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Virginia to Shanghai for under $1,100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Virginia to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Virginia to Shanghai are Egyptair ($554), Turkish Airlines ($716), and China Airlines ($743).

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Shanghai?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Virginia to Shanghai.

  • What does RIC to SHA mean?

    Great question - RIC to SHA just means Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Virginia to Shanghai 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 Virginia to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Virginia to Shanghai 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 Virginia to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Virginia to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Virginia to Shanghai 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 Virginia to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Virginia to Shanghai 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 Virginia to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Virginia to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Shanghai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Shanghai (average of $1,198). Flying from Virginia to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,816). 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 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,297Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,579Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,659Average$1,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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