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$506+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SHA
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,081
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$506
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,169
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:10 amBWI - PVG
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/611:25 amPVG - BWI
2 stops44h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,081
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/26:00 amBWI - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Sat 4/53:45 pmPVG - BWI
1 stop18h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,101
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:38 amBWI - PVG
1 stop20h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/276:10 pmPVG - BWI
1 stop29h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,105
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 3/316:34 pmBWI - PVG
1 stop35h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/68:10 pmPVG - BWI
1 stop21h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,111
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/111:00 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops29h 30mAir China
Sat 4/56:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop24h 35mAir China
Deal found 3/30$1,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/112:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 00mEgyptair
Thu 4/311:55 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 3/30$1,113
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 Kiwi.com 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 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
Fri 5/93:10 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops41h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$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 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/274:35 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Sun 10/53:55 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops30h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,126
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.
Tue 4/83:30 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops21h 05mANA
Tue 5/61:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop20h 30mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,127
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/21:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop32h 25mKorean Air
Sat 9/131:40 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop33h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$1,134

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/15

6:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

11:25 am-7:39 pm

2 stops44h 14m

$1,081

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/15

6:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

5:00 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop18h 21m

$1,101

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/25

5:30 pm-3:51 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$1,106

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

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/19

8:59 am-5:15 pm

1 stop44h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

3:10 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops41h 48m

$1,120

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

Tue 4/22

11:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/3

3:55 pm-5:06 am

2 stops49h 11m

$1,122

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

12:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

8:25 am-10:05 am

1 stop37h 40m

$1,127

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

1:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop33h 15m

$1,134

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

3:30 pm-12:35 am

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

1:35 am-3:41 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$1,137

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 10 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,101. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $1,106 and $1,116, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai are Egyptair ($528), Air China ($531), and American Airlines ($538).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$947Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EgyptairCheapest$1,056Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,276Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,336Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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