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$512+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Shanghai

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SHA
nov. 10 — nov. 171
dom. 11/10
dom. 11/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai are usually found in February or April, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 noviembre 5, 2024.

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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 noviembre 5, 2024.

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.
lun. 12/91:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
dom. 12/2911:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,199
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.
mar. 11/124:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops28h 20mAir China
sáb. 11/167:45 amSHA - IAD
1 stop19h 25mAir China
Deal found 11/3$1,217
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/304:35 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops41h 45mAir China
lun. 12/94:30 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop34h 40mAir China
Deal found 11/4$1,217
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/311:05 amIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 20mANA
mar. 12/101:40 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
Deal found 11/4$1,231
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2812:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/1011:45 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,267
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.
jue. 11/288:40 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/101:50 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,286
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/304:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/78:55 amSHA - IAD
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,287
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.
mié. 11/209:55 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
mié. 12/1110:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,305
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/48:30 pmBWI - PVG
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
mié. 12/1110:55 amPVG - BWI
1 stop44h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,305
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/26:10 pmBWI - SHA
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/232:45 pmSHA - BWI
3 stops29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,306
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.
jue. 11/289:40 amDCA - PVG
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/101:10 pmPVG - DCA
3 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,309
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/65:30 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops30h 00mCathay Pacific
mié. 12/42:45 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops31h 44mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4$1,313

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai within your budget

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 2,554,862 searches. Data last updated noviembre 5, 2024.

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BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 1/20

6:10 pm-11:30 am

3 stops52h 20m

$512

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 12/4

9:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$716

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 11/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$766

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 12/4

5:32 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$771

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 3/30

7:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 45m

$772

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 3/22

5:37 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$840

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 4/1

12:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$888

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 1/14

4:35 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$890

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 12/11

7:30 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 15m

$926

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/12

11:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$938

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 1, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 49 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai (average of $1,198). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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.

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

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 noviembre 5, 2024.

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 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 November 3, 2024.

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

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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 noviembre 5, 2024.
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 Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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
1,036 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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
833 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very good
481 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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
1,457 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,334 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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 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.

  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Egyptair for just $1,078, but on average you can expect to pay $1,277.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai for under $1,300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

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

    Flying on Egyptair is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,078. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $1,116 and $1,204, respectively. Users have found that Egyptair is 33% 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 Turkish Airlines ($716), Delta ($766), and Cathay Pacific ($771).

  • 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.

  • What does IAD to SHA mean?

    Great question - IAD to SHA just means Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. 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 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Shanghai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai (average of $1,198). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 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 2,554,862 searches. Data last updated noviembre 5, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,050Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EgyptairCheapest$1,056Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$1,339Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,370Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,391Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,452Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,469Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$1,491Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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