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$499+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SHA
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Shanghai

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Round-trip from

$927
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$499
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 9/108:55 pmGSO - PVG
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/266:10 pmPVG - GSO
1 stop34h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$927
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 9/105:25 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/245:00 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$935
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/106:05 amGSO - PVG
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Wed 11/265:30 pmPVG - GSO
1 stop18h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/31$935
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/287:20 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Tue 5/63:45 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/31$1,015
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 5/310:35 amRDU - PVG
2 stops48h 15mAir China
Mon 5/196:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops40h 56mAir China
Deal found 3/31$1,061
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/245:47 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops28h 13mAir China
Sat 5/38:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop22h 35mAir China
Deal found 3/31$1,116
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/411:05 amIAD - PVG
1 stop25h 10mANA
Mon 11/172:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop19h 40mANA
Deal found 4/1$1,120
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/2812:15 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 00mANA
Mon 5/51:35 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,122
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 10/194:35 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Sat 11/85:50 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops29h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$1,123
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 10/191:56 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops36h 09mAir Canada
Sat 11/85:50 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops34h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$1,123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/235:38 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/61:05 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,125
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/306:30 amIAD - PVG
2 stops28h 20mAir China
Thu 6/54:20 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops34h 03mAir China
Deal found 3/31$1,126

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

GreensboroShanghai

GSO - PVG

GSOPVG

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 9/10

8:55 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/26

6:10 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop34h 34m

$927

GreensboroShanghai

GSO - PVG

GSOPVG

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 9/10

6:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/26

5:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$935

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

5:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

5:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

$935

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/28

7:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

3:45 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop19h 38m

$1,015

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/3

10:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops48h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/19

6:50 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops40h 56m

$1,061

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

5:47 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/3

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,116

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/5

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,122

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

5:38 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop35h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

1:05 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,125

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/27

4:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

3:55 pm-10:21 am

2 stops30h 26m

$1,126

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

6:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

4:20 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops34h 03m

$1,126

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Shanghai

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

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 April 2, 2025.

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 April 2, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Virginia to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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  • 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 American Airlines ($535), Delta ($538), and United Airlines ($565).

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

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

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    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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Virginia to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,255Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,615Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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