Shanghai

$525+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Shanghai, China

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IAD — SHA
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Shanghai are usually found in April or February, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,137
(Egyptair)

One-way from

$525
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,188
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 10/1411:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop23h 15mAir China
Thu 10/307:15 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop36h 15mAir China
Deal found 4/21$1,124
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:10 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops29h 40mChina Airlines
Mon 10/277:50 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops52h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,125
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/911:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 00mAir China
Thu 10/98:25 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop35h 05mAir China
Deal found 4/21$1,126
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:55 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/117:50 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,128
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2412:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 00mEgyptair
Thu 5/2911:55 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 4/20$1,137
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/209:40 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 7/2010:25 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,142
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 4/246:00 amIAD - PVG
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Thu 5/85:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops27h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/21$1,150
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/203:55 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Wed 12/105:50 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/20$1,156
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 4/245:47 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/85:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2710:05 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop31h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/298:10 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,165
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Mon 10/1310:05 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/305:55 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,179
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/271:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop32h 25mKorean Air
Fri 5/3011:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop36h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 4/20$1,191

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

12:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/29

11:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop41h 15m

$1,137

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

9:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/20

10:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,142

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

7:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/28

5:30 pm-5:52 am

1 stop24h 22m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

10:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/29

8:10 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop32h 11m

$1,165

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/28

12:20 pm-5:55 am

2 stops29h 35m

$1,176

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/30

11:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop36h 05m

$1,191

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

12:20 pm-5:55 am

2 stops29h 35m

$1,240

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

11:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/29

3:45 pm-6:29 am

2 stops26h 44m

$1,260

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

7:25 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

11:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop42h 30m

$1,273

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

6:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops40h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/30

12:05 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops40h 09m

$1,293

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 22, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday 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 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

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

    According to our current data, Egyptair ($1,137), Turkish Airlines ($1,142), and Delta ($1,155) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai. Egyptair is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $603. Korean Air flights start at $606 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $731 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 9 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$962Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,056Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,133Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,258Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,336Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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