Washington, D.C.

$532+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SHA — WAS
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,218
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$532
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,442
Provider with most accurate pricing for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($300 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 10/131:35 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
Thu 10/2312:15 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop36h 00mANA
Deal found 4/17$1,218
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 5/1912:50 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops21h 46mJapan Airlines
Thu 11/205:30 pmDCA - SHA
2 stops29h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,340
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 10/135:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops25h 26mAir China
Thu 10/235:30 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops28h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/17$1,457
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/110:40 amSHA - BWI
3 stops44h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/86:50 pmBWI - SHA
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,460
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/17$1,637
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/21:35 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops44h 07mANA
Mon 6/96:40 amBWI - SHA
2 stops41h 35mANA
Deal found 4/17$1,727
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:50 pmSHA - DCA
3 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/812:55 pmDCA - SHA
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,790
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:40 pmSHA - IAD
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/81:30 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,881
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/34:35 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops27h 32mAir China
Mon 7/76:02 pmBWI - SHA
2 stops27h 58mAir China
Deal found 4/17$1,889
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:30 pmSHA - DCA
2 stops35h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/811:55 amDCA - SHA
2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$2,465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/21:30 pmSHA - BWI
3 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/96:51 amBWI - SHA
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$3,416

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

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Hongqiao Intl

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

1:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/23

12:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$1,218

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - DCA

SHADCA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/19

12:50 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops21h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/20

5:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,340

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

5:30 pm-6:56 am

2 stops25h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/23

5:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 30m

$1,457

ShanghaiBaltimore

SHA - BWI

SHABWI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/1

10:40 am-7:39 pm

3 stops44h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/8

6:50 pm-5:40 pm

3 stops34h 50m

$1,460

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

$1,637

ShanghaiBaltimore

SHA - BWI

SHABWI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/2

1:35 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops44h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/9

6:40 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,727

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - DCA

SHADCA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/2

4:50 pm-12:01 pm

3 stops31h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

12:55 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops35h 10m

$1,790

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/2

3:40 pm-11:45 am

3 stops32h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

1:30 pm-11:55 am

2 stops34h 25m

$1,881

ShanghaiBaltimore

SHA - BWI

SHABWI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/3

4:35 pm-8:07 am

2 stops27h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/7

6:02 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 58m

$1,889

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - DCA

SHADCA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/1

10:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

11:55 am-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$2,465

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C., such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on ANA is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,218. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Japan Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $1,340 and $1,457, respectively. You may be able to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $532 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Korean Air from $701 and Japan Airlines from $836 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. 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 Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to Washington, D.C.. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,157Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,227Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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