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$433+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Shanghai

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WAS — SHA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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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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 November 20, 2024.

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Thu 11/288:30 pmBWI - PVG
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1110:55 amPVG - BWI
1 stop44h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,117
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Thu 11/286:00 pmBWI - PVG
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/115:30 pmPVG - BWI
2 stops37h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,133
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Fri 11/299:55 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 12/710:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop45h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,191
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/42:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/1611:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop26h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,202
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Thu 11/286:00 pmBWI - SHA
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/119:50 amSHA - BWI
3 stops45h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,212
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Sat 11/304:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops28h 20mAir China
Tue 12/37:45 amSHA - IAD
1 stop19h 25mAir China
Deal found 11/19$1,235
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Sat 11/304:35 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops31h 25mAir China
Mon 12/97:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 10mAir China
Deal found 11/19$1,235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/26:00 amBWI - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Wed 12/45:30 pmPVG - BWI
1 stop19h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,254
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 11/304:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/48:55 amSHA - IAD
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,263
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Mon 12/28:40 amBWI - PVG
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/51:30 pmPVG - BWI
1 stop30h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,265
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/45:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,302
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Thu 11/288:30 amDCA - PVG
2 stops27h 45mANA
Tue 12/102:30 amPVG - DCA
2 stops23h 46mANA
Deal found 11/19$1,303

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/16

8:08 am-11:35 pm

2 stops26h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/25

2:20 am-9:02 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,025

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/4

8:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/12

10:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$1,126

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/15

2:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/28

11:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,180

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/8

7:40 pm-6:05 am

2 stops45h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/6

11:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,203

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/17

9:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/10

10:55 am-3:35 pm

1 stop41h 40m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/30

4:35 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/3

7:45 am-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,235

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/4

6:03 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/16

6:10 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$1,254

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/30

6:50 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/4

5:30 pm-10:54 am

2 stops30h 24m

$1,258

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/30

4:35 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/4

8:55 am-9:11 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$1,263

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/2

8:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/5

1:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,265

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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 15, 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 November 20, 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 35% 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 18, 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. Friday at noon 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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Cathay Pacific and British Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
778 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

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 British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,126. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $1,180 and $1,235, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 29% 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 United Airlines ($684), Delta ($700), and Turkish Airlines ($713).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. 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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,020Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,050Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EgyptairCheapest$1,056Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$1,339Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,349Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,398Average$1,857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,452Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,469Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$1,491Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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