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$510+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SHA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,111
(IEagle)

One-way from

$510
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,465
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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 March 28, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 9/11:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop18h 55mKorean Air
Sat 10/41:40 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop33h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 3/27$1,111
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/811:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 00mAir China
Thu 5/159:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop34h 00mAir China
Deal found 3/27$1,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/811:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop23h 15mAir China
Thu 5/156:50 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop36h 40mAir China
Deal found 3/27$1,112
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 8/2812:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 00mEgyptair
Thu 9/1811:55 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 3/27$1,119
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop24h 20mANA
Wed 10/11:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop20h 30mANA
Deal found 3/28$1,122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/205:58 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/253:10 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,135
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2012:15 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/84:10 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops36h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,136
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/610:14 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops51h 51mAir Canada
Wed 5/143:55 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops33h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/151:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/310:25 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/237:25 amIAD - PVG
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Tue 5/273:45 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop19h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/27$1,155
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/272:40 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/2712:10 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,165
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:15 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 00mANA
Thu 9/181:35 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
Deal found 3/27$1,170

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 March 28, 2025.
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

Mon 9/1

1:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/4

1:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop33h 15m

$1,111

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/15

9:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,112

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

11:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/15

6:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$1,112

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/28

12:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/18

11:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop41h 15m

$1,119

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

12:15 pm-12:35 am

1 stop24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/1

1:35 am-10:05 am

1 stop20h 30m

$1,122

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

5:58 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop35h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/25

3:10 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,135

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/8

4:10 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops36h 04m

$1,136

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/7

10:14 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

3:55 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,141

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

1:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

10:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,148

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

7:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

3:45 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$1,155

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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 21, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai, such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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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, Korean Air ($1,111), Air China ($1,112), and Egyptair ($1,119) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai. Korean Air is priced at 23% 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 Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $531. Egyptair flights start at $544 while deals on Korean Air start at $578 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Shanghai?

    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 Dulles Intl to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$947Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EgyptairCheapest$1,056Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,133Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,276Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,336Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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