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$388+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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ene. 26 — feb. 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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$754
(oojo)

One-way from

$388
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,716
From Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 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.
lun. 3/37:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 10mAir China
mié. 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.
jue. 3/611:30 amSHA - IAD
2 stops33h 01mAir China
jue. 3/1312:40 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops34h 15mAir China
Deal found 1/20$1,072
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/52:20 amPVG - BWI
3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/46:10 pmBWI - PVG
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,078
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.
lun. 3/34:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
mié. 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.
dom. 4/201:05 amPVG - IAD
1 stop40h 05mEgyptair
jue. 9/1812:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop42h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 1/20$1,167
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/115:50 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/219:40 amDCA - PVG
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,178
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mar. 3/1110:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 40mBritish Airways
mié. 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.
vie. 3/711:40 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 45mSWISS
jue. 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.
mar. 3/1112:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop28h 20mLufthansa
sáb. 3/295:35 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,232
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mar. 3/2510:55 amPVG - BWI
1 stop44h 50mBritish Airways
jue. 6/269:20 pmBWI - PVG
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,236
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.
jue. 3/61:40 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mANA
jue. 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.
jue. 2/611:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
mar. 3/49:25 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,241

Find flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. 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 enero 21, 2025.

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/3

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/5

6:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$754

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 3/6

11:30 am-7:31 am

2 stops33h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 3/13

12:40 pm-10:55 am

2 stops34h 15m

$1,072

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 2/5

2:20 am-5:00 am

3 stops39h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 3/4

6:10 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops33h 35m

$1,078

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/3

4:30 pm-7:33 am

2 stops28h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/5

10:20 pm-10:15 am

2 stops46h 55m

$1,119

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 4/20

1:05 am-5:10 am

1 stop40h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 9/18

12:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop42h 55m

$1,167

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 2/11

5:50 pm-8:57 am

2 stops28h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 4/21

9:40 am-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,178

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/11

10:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop41h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 6/11

7:25 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 30m

$1,222

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 3/7

11:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 3/20

9:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,229

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/11

12:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 3/29

5:35 pm-5:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$1,232

ShanghaiBaltimore

PVG - BWI

PVGBWI

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/25

10:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop44h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 6/26

9:20 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,236

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 enero 21, 2025.

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

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 enero 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines 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
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

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.

8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

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.

8.4
Very good
852 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

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.

8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

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.

8.3
Very good
466 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

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.

8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

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 Washington, D.C.. 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. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $754, Air China will fly you from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Egyptair and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,167 and $1,222, respectively. Air China is priced at 53% 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. one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $540. Qatar Airways flights start at $621 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $742 one-way.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Washington, D.C..

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

    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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Air ChinaCheapest$1,181Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,227Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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