Dulles Intl

$463+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IAD
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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

$881
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$463
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,242
From Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($568 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($128 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

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

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/208:50 amPVG - IAD
1 stop38h 25mKorean Air
Sat 9/61:15 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop35h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/22$881
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:25 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop28h 50mKorean Air
Thu 5/81:15 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop39h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 4/21$1,096
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/412:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1211:00 amIAD - PVG
1 stop41h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,121
This Austrian 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/159:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 05mAustrian Airlines
Tue 8/55:25 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop24h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,155
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/59:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/123:25 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,163
This Egyptair 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2711:55 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 15mEgyptair
Tue 5/1312:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 4/21$1,177
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2010:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 05mSWISS
Sat 9/66:40 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops25h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/22$1,190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/2211:05 amPVG - IAD
2 stops40h 20mLufthansa
Thu 5/295:40 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop34h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,198
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop20h 30mANA
Thu 5/298:25 amIAD - PVG
2 stops24h 15mANA
Deal found 4/22$1,224
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:00 amPVG - IAD
1 stop40h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 11/249:55 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,261
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/228:05 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops31h 55mEVA Air
Tue 5/67:00 amIAD - PVG
2 stops41h 05mEVA Air
Deal found 4/20$1,460
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/41:35 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops28h 37mANA
Wed 6/113:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops32h 40mANA
Deal found 4/20$1,467

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

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

8:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop38h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

1:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$881

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/2

6:25 pm-11:15 am

1 stop28h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

1:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,096

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/4

12:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

11:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop41h 20m

$1,121

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/15

9:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

5:25 pm-6:00 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,155

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

9:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

3:25 pm-9:15 am

1 stop29h 50m

$1,163

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

10:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

6:40 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 00m

$1,190

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/22

11:05 am-3:25 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/29

5:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,198

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/21

1:35 am-10:05 am

1 stop20h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/29

8:25 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,224

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/27

11:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

9:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

$1,261

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/4

1:35 pm-6:12 am

2 stops28h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/11

3:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,467

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 PVG to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Dulles Intl. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

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

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Korean Air ($881), Qatar Airways ($1,121), and Austrian Airlines ($1,155) offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Korean Air is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Korean Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $556. Users have also found prices from $591 and $614 on Air China and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Dulles Intl 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 Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,157Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,227Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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