$508+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai
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 17, 2025.
Round-trip from | $1,094 (Mytrip) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $508 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,169 |
Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai
Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to ShanghaiExplore 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 17, 2025.
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 17, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
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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 17, 2025.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
BaltimoreShanghai
BWI - PVG
BWIPVG
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 9/25
6:56 am-2:50 pm
1 stop19h 54m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 11/15
6:10 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop17h 15m
BaltimoreShanghai
BWI - PVG
BWIPVG
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 4/29
6:36 am-5:45 pm
1 stop23h 09m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 5/10
8:10 pm-9:54 am
2 stops25h 44m
Washington, D.C.Shanghai
IAD - PVG
IADPVG
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 9/26
11:00 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop29h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 11/14
7:10 am-6:30 pm
1 stop24h 20m
Washington, D.C.Shanghai
IAD - PVG
IADPVG
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 5/13
12:00 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop39h 00m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 6/15
11:55 pm-5:10 am
1 stop41h 15m
Washington, D.C.Shanghai
IAD - SHA
IADSHA
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 9/27
8:25 am-10:40 pm
2 stops26h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 10/13
5:30 pm-6:56 am
2 stops25h 26m
Washington, D.C.Shanghai
IAD - PVG
IADPVG
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 9/26
11:00 pm-12:55 pm
1 stop25h 55m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 11/15
4:30 pm-8:50 pm
2 stops41h 20m
Washington, D.C.Shanghai
DCA - PVG
DCAPVG
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 9/23
4:35 pm-2:05 pm
2 stops33h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 10/27
5:50 pm-10:19 am
2 stops28h 29m
Washington, D.C.Shanghai
IAD - PVG
IADPVG
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 9/23
9:45 am-2:05 pm
2 stops40h 20m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 11/12
5:50 pm-3:13 pm
2 stops34h 23m
Washington, D.C.Shanghai
IAD - PVG
IADPVG
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 5/21
1:30 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop39h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 5/28
10:25 pm-11:45 am
1 stop25h 20m
Washington, D.C.Shanghai
IAD - PVG
IADPVG
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 4/29
7:00 am-11:55 pm
2 stops28h 55m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 5/27
12:20 pm-5:55 am
2 stops29h 35m
Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai
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Cheapflights Insights
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 April 11, 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 17, 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 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
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Top 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai
Discover the top 9 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 17, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$962 | Average$1,402 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$977 | Average$1,498 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,056 | Average$1,190 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,057 | Average$1,391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,101 | Average$1,674 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,101 | Average$1,444 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,248 | Average$1,359 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,258 | Average$1,674 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$1,336 | Average$1,509 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% |