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

Flying on Delta 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,109 and $1,111, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 31% 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 ($522), Delta ($559), and Air China ($627).

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.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 16% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 27% by booking at least 17 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,209.

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

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Shanghai from Washington, D.C.. Prices for November average $1,652 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,121. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a November flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in December

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Wed 2/1910:28 amBWI - PVG

3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/252:20 amPVG - BWI

3 stops39h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,032

Wed 2/1910:28 amBWI - SHA

3 stops34h 42mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/263:50 pmSHA - BWI

3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,054

Sat 2/16:00 amBWI - PVG

1 stop20h 20mDelta

Mon 2/245:30 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop18h 38mDelta

Deal found 1/19

$1,101

Thu 2/276:03 amBWI - PVG

1 stop21h 07mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/186:10 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop32h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,109

Wed 3/266:15 amBWI - PVG

1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/1012:10 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop31h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$1,111

Sat 3/155:35 pmIAD - SHA

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/111:30 amSHA - IAD

2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$1,143

Thu 3/2712:00 pmIAD - PVG

1 stop40h 50mEgyptair

Sun 4/61:05 amPVG - IAD

1 stop40h 05mEgyptair

Deal found 1/19

$1,143

Tue 3/410:20 pmIAD - SHA

2 stops35h 35mAir China

Tue 3/1110:30 pmSHA - IAD

2 stops34h 34mAir China

Deal found 1/20

$1,144

Wed 4/309:40 pmIAD - PVG

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 5/2910:25 pmPVG - IAD

1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,146

Sun 4/276:10 amIAD - PVG

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/304:20 pmPVG - IAD

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,147

Mon 3/246:00 amDCA - PVG

1 stop21h 20mDelta

Wed 4/93:45 pmPVG - DCA

1 stop19h 25mDelta

Deal found 1/21

$1,155

Mon 4/287:30 amIAD - PVG

1 stop19h 55mDelta

Tue 5/273:45 pmPVG - IAD

1 stop19h 13mDelta

Deal found 1/21

$1,155

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Wed 2/1910:28 amBWI - PVG

3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/252:20 amPVG - BWI

3 stops39h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,032

Sat 2/16:00 amBWI - PVG

1 stop20h 20mDelta

Fri 2/285:30 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop18h 38mDelta

Deal found 1/19

$1,101

Thu 2/276:03 amBWI - PVG

1 stop21h 07mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/186:10 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop32h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,109

Wed 3/266:35 amBWI - PVG

1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/138:10 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop32h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$1,111

Mon 5/59:40 pmIAD - PVG

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 5/2610:25 pmPVG - IAD

1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$1,143

Tue 3/410:20 pmIAD - SHA

2 stops35h 35mAir China

Tue 3/1110:30 pmSHA - IAD

2 stops34h 34mAir China

Deal found 1/20

$1,144

Thu 3/66:00 amDCA - PVG

2 stops24h 40mJapan Airlines

Tue 3/186:35 pmPVG - DCA

2 stops40h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,187

Sun 1/266:49 pmBWI - PVG

2 stops31h 31mKLM

Mon 2/105:30 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop18h 35mKLM

Deal found 1/20

$1,192

Thu 3/2010:30 pmIAD - PVG

1 stop23h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 4/106:55 pmPVG - IAD

1 stop33h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 1/21

$1,195

Tue 5/1312:00 pmIAD - PVG

1 stop42h 55mEgyptair

Sun 5/251:05 amPVG - IAD

1 stop40h 05mEgyptair

Deal found 1/21

$1,266

Tue 4/811:45 amBWI - PVG

2 stops40h 45mQatar Airways

Tue 5/612:35 amPVG - BWI

2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/21

$1,271

Wed 2/1911:05 amIAD - PVG

1 stop21h 20mANA

Wed 2/262:30 amPVG - IAD

1 stop19h 40mANA

Deal found 1/21

$1,326

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Wed 1/221:30 pmIAD - PVG

1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 2/1211:00 pmPVG - IAD

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$1,154

Sun 1/266:10 pmBWI - PVG

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/92:20 amPVG - BWI

2 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,137

Sun 1/267:00 pmDCA - PVG

1 stop32h 10mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/106:10 pmPVG - DCA

1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,169

Sun 1/265:04 pmIAD - PVG

1 stop34h 06mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/106:10 pmPVG - IAD

1 stop17h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,169

Sun 1/266:49 pmBWI - PVG

2 stops31h 31mKLM

Mon 2/105:30 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop18h 35mKLM

Deal found 1/20

$1,192

Sun 1/267:00 pmDCA - PVG

1 stop32h 10mJapan Airlines

Mon 2/108:50 amPVG - DCA

2 stops26h 51mJapan Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,242

Tue 1/282:19 pmIAD - SHA

2 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/35:30 pmSHA - IAD

2 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,179

Tue 1/282:19 pmIAD - PVG

2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/311:45 pmPVG - IAD

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,238

Wed 1/296:00 amDCA - PVG

1 stop20h 20mDelta

Tue 2/255:30 pmPVG - DCA

1 stop18h 53mDelta

Deal found 1/19

$1,155

Wed 1/296:05 amIAD - PVG

2 stops21h 50mDelta

Thu 2/277:05 pmPVG - IAD

2 stops27h 03mDelta

Deal found 1/19

$1,160

Wed 1/296:32 amIAD - PVG

2 stops27h 48mAir China

Mon 2/34:55 pmPVG - IAD

2 stops27h 13mAir China

Deal found 1/21

$1,201

Fri 1/3112:41 pmBWI - PVG

1 stop37h 39mDelta

Sun 3/25:30 pmPVG - BWI

1 stop18h 38mDelta

Deal found 1/19

$1,107

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Mon 2/246:00 pmDCA - PVG

3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$399

Tue 2/257:00 amDCA - SHA

3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$495

Wed 2/2610:28 amBWI - PVG

3 stops49h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$497

Tue 2/2510:28 amBWI - SHA

3 stops48h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$505

Tue 2/1112:00 pmIAD - PVG

1 stop39h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 1/21

$522

Sun 3/96:00 amBWI - PVG

2 stops22h 55mDelta

Deal found 1/20

$559

Tue 2/2510:00 amIAD - PVG

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$605

Tue 3/1112:40 pmIAD - PVG

2 stops34h 20mAir China

Deal found 1/19

$627

Tue 2/2510:00 amIAD - SHA

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$635

Sat 2/155:30 pmIAD - PVG

2 stops30h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 1/21

$636

Tue 3/115:35 pmIAD - SHA

2 stops28h 20mAir China

Deal found 1/19

$637

Tue 3/116:15 amBWI - SHA

2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$646

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/11

9:55 am-10:35 am

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/25

12:45 pm-8:42 am

3 stops32h 57m

$1,071

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/18

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/25

5:30 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$1,101

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/7

6:03 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/20

6:10 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop32h 13m

$1,102

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/22

6:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/25

1:30 pm-6:52 am

1 stop30h 22m

$1,111

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/1

6:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

3:10 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops41h 52m

$1,114

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

7:40 am-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

5:00 pm-7:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,140

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/14

8:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/19

8:25 pm-6:51 am

2 stops47h 26m

$1,145

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

9:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/29

10:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,146

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/2

3:45 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

6:00 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/12

10:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,155

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 47 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 $1,843). 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?

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?

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

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, ANA 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

1,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air

8.5

Very good

1,039 reviews

Korean Air

8.5

Very good

1,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA

8.4

Very good

852 reviews

Korean Air

8.5

Very good

1,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,449 reviews

Korean Air

8.5

Very good

1,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

466 reviews

Korean Air

8.5

Very good

1,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,328 reviews

Korean Air

8.5

Very good

1,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai round-trip?
Flying on Delta 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,109 and $1,111, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 31% 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 ($522), Delta ($559), and Air China ($627).
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 $1,843). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,040	Average$1,428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Air China	Cheapest$1,050	Average$1,599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Egyptair	Cheapest$1,056	Average$1,235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,089	Average$1,195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$1,159	Average$1,892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
ANA	Cheapest$1,331	Average$1,674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,398	Average$1,855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,450	Average$1,744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Korean Air	Cheapest$1,481	Average$1,575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
SWISS	Cheapest$1,491	Average$1,740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%

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