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$593+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SHA — IAD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$754
(oojo)

One-way from

$593
(Air China)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,409
From Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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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 January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/37:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 10mAir China
Wed 3/56:30 amIAD - PVG
2 stops27h 50mAir China
Deal found 1/21$754
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/611:30 amSHA - IAD
2 stops33h 01mAir China
Thu 3/1312:40 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops34h 15mAir China
Deal found 1/20$1,072
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/34:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/510:20 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,119
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 4/201:05 amPVG - IAD
1 stop40h 05mEgyptair
Thu 9/1812:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop42h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 1/20$1,167
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1110:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 6/117:25 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop24h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,222
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/711:40 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 45mSWISS
Thu 3/209:45 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 40mSWISS
Deal found 1/21$1,229
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop28h 20mLufthansa
Sat 3/295:35 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,232
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:40 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
Thu 3/1312:10 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 15mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/611:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/49:25 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,241
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop26h 10mANA
Thu 3/138:20 amIAD - PVG
2 stops28h 55mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/311:30 pmPVG - IAD
3 stops54h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/1512:35 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,260
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/1111:20 amPVG - IAD
1 stop35h 30mKorean Air
Mon 4/211:25 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop18h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$1,273

Find flights from Shanghai to Dulles Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Dulles Intl 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 January 21, 2025.

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/3

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/5

6:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$754

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/6

11:30 am-7:31 am

2 stops33h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

12:40 pm-10:55 am

2 stops34h 15m

$1,072

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/3

4:30 pm-7:33 am

2 stops28h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/5

10:20 pm-10:15 am

2 stops46h 55m

$1,119

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/20

1:05 am-5:10 am

1 stop40h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

12:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop42h 55m

$1,167

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/11

10:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop41h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/11

7:25 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 30m

$1,222

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/7

11:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/20

9:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,229

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/11

12:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/29

5:35 pm-5:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$1,232

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/6

1:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop32h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

12:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,237

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/6

11:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/4

9:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,241

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/5

2:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

8:20 am-1:15 am

2 stops28h 55m

$1,259

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Dulles Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to Dulles Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $389). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Air Canada and Air China 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Dulles Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Air China ($754), Egyptair ($1,167), and British Airways ($1,222) offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Air China is priced at 51% 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 Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $593. Users have also found prices from $621 and $742 on Qatar Airways 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 $389). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Dulles Intl. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,181Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,227Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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