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$552+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SHA — IAD
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
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 April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,108
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$552
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

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April

Average price

$1,241
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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 April 1, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/2711:50 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Tue 7/1510:20 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$1,108
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/276:50 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1510:20 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,120
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/278:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop22h 35mAir China
Tue 7/1511:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 00mAir China
Deal found 3/31$1,157
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/279:30 amPVG - IAD
2 stops65h 55mAustrian Airlines
Tue 7/155:45 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops48h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,188
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 6/1510:25 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 6/271:30 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,271
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2612:35 amPVG - IAD
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 7/1511:00 amIAD - PVG
1 stop41h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,273
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 5/276:10 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/153:39 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,539
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:40 amPVG - IAD
2 stops24h 50mAir China
Tue 9/911:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop23h 15mAir China
Deal found 3/31$1,637
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 5/261:35 amPVG - IAD
2 stops24h 53mANA
Tue 7/153:39 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops20h 56mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,660
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 6/1312:20 amPVG - IAD
2 stops31h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/149:40 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1$1,698
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/151:35 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops28h 37mANA
Fri 6/271:20 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops34h 55mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,753
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2012:05 amPVG - IAD
1 stop44h 35mEmirates
Mon 8/255:10 pmIAD - PVG
2 stops34h 20mEmirates
Deal found 3/31$1,961

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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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Dulles Intl

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Price

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

11:50 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

10:20 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$1,108

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

6:50 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

10:20 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$1,120

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/27

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,157

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

9:30 am-3:25 pm

2 stops65h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

5:45 pm-6:00 am

2 stops48h 15m

$1,188

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/15

10:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/27

1:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$1,271

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

12:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

11:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop41h 20m

$1,273

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/27

6:10 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops34h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

3:39 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$1,539

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

6:40 am-7:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

11:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

$1,637

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

1:35 am-2:28 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

3:39 pm-12:35 am

2 stops20h 56m

$1,660

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/13

12:20 am-8:05 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/14

9:40 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,698

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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 $385). 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 1, 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 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, ANA and Asiana 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

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, Lufthansa ($1,108), Air China ($1,157), and Austrian Airlines ($1,188) offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Lufthansa is priced at 30% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $564. Users have also found prices from $585 and $618 on Air China and Egyptair, 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 $385). 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 April 1, 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,181Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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