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$406+ Cheap flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SHA — WAS
nov. 25 — dic. 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$929
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$406
(Kiwi.com)
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From Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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lun. 12/238:50 amPVG - DCA
2 stops26h 50mJapan Airlines
mié. 1/156:00 amDCA - PVG
2 stops24h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/18$929
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mar. 12/2410:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/149:55 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,007
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2410:55 amPVG - BWI
1 stop44h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/128:30 pmBWI - PVG
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,012
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
jue. 12/261:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 00mEgyptair
mar. 4/112:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop42h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 11/19$1,157
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mar. 12/248:25 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops37h 40mAir China
mar. 1/142:19 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops30h 36mAir China
Deal found 11/20$1,177
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
jue. 12/1211:45 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
mar. 1/78:05 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,183
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dom. 12/2211:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop26h 15mTurkish Airlines
vie. 1/312:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,207
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lun. 12/2310:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop45h 50mBritish Airways
mié. 1/159:55 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,229
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mar. 12/2410:55 amPVG - BWI
1 stop44h 50mBritish Airways
dom. 3/309:20 pmBWI - PVG
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,230
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lun. 12/237:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 10mAir China
mié. 1/156:32 amIAD - PVG
2 stops27h 48mAir China
Deal found 11/20$1,240
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mar. 12/241:40 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
mar. 1/1412:35 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop34h 50mANA
Deal found 11/20$1,252
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jue. 12/2611:40 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 45mSWISS
mié. 4/28:45 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 20mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$1,266

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 12/23

8:50 am-10:40 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 1/15

6:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$929

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 12/24

10:55 am-3:35 pm

1 stop41h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 1/14

9:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

$1,007

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 12/24

10:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop44h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 1/12

8:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 40m

$1,012

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 12/26

1:10 am-5:10 am

1 stop41h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 4/1

12:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop42h 55m

$1,157

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 12/24

8:25 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 1/14

2:19 pm-9:55 am

2 stops30h 36m

$1,177

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 12/12

11:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 1/7

8:05 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,183

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 12/22

11:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 1/31

2:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$1,207

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 12/23

10:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop45h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 1/15

9:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

$1,229

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 12/24

10:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop44h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 4/2

9:20 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,230

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 12/23

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 1/15

6:32 am-11:20 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,240

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

When flying from Shanghai 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 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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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

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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 noviembre 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Air Canada and ANA from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.4
Very good
833 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.3
Very good
476 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

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

    Currently priced at $929, Japan Airlines will fly you from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Japan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Egyptair and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,157 and $1,177, respectively. Japan Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $623. Etihad Airways flights start at $676 while deals on Air Canada start at $720 one-way.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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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