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$527+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Shanghai, China

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RIC — SHA
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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Round-trip from

$1,102
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$527
(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 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/105:55 pmGSO - PVG
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/266:10 pmPVG - GSO
1 stop34h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,102
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 10/310:29 amRDU - SHA
2 stops35h 31mAir China
Fri 10/2411:30 amSHA - RDU
2 stops24h 21mAir China
Deal found 4/23$1,105
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 4/255:05 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/115:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops28h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,106
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/239:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Tue 10/143:55 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops40h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$1,107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 10/49:55 amRDU - PVG
1 stop39h 50mDelta
Mon 10/275:30 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop27h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,108
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:55 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/117:50 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,128
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 9/1911:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop35h 50mAir China
Thu 10/234:20 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops26h 36mAir China
Deal found 4/23$1,139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 4/23$1,142
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 4/247:25 amIAD - PVG
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Thu 5/85:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops27h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,142
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/219:40 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/2810:25 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,143
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/226:00 amDCA - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Tue 10/285:30 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop17h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,155
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 4/255:47 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/295:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,161

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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

GreensboroShanghai

GSO - PVG

GSOPVG

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 9/10

5:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/26

6:10 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop34h 34m

$1,102

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/3

10:29 am-10:00 am

2 stops35h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/24

11:30 am-11:51 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$1,105

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/23

9:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/14

3:55 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops40h 23m

$1,107

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/4

9:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop39h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/27

5:30 pm-8:48 am

1 stop27h 18m

$1,108

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

9:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/20

10:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,142

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

12:10 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

8:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/21

12:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

5:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops27h 05m

$1,160

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/15

5:30 pm-9:14 am

2 stops27h 44m

$1,160

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/30

11:54 am-11:05 am

2 stops35h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/18

1:25 pm-12:46 am

2 stops47h 21m

$1,168

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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 24, 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 24, 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
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
727 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
ANA
8.3
Very good
853 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Related info for your journey

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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 United Airlines ($546), Egyptair ($548), and American Airlines ($559).

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,182Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,615Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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