Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
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September 21 - September 28
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,292
$1,079
Round trip
December 1 - December 8
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,290
$1,178
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November 6 - November 24
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,093
$1,199
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November 3 - November 24
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,084
$1,199
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September 17 - September 21
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,126
$1,200
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November 1 - November 30
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,077
$1,203
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September 1 - September 8
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,084
$1,204
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September 11 - September 13
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,132
$1,205
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November 22 - November 26
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,345
$1,205
Round trip
November 23 - November 27
PVG - Washington, D.C.
$1,345
$1,205
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Regular price: $1,120 - $1,403
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. is $1120-$1403. The current lowest deal is $1079 with Air Canada for travel from Sep 21-Sep 28.
now $1,079
Low $1,120
High $1,403
The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Washington is September, with a median price of $1013. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2510. Prices are generally lower from February to November.
September
Flights from $1,013
March
Flights from $2,510
Direct flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Emirates Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Qatar Airways
Air Canada
Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Sun, Jun 21
SHA - Washington, D.C.
Shanghai (SHA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)
Japan Airlines
$1,459
$1,719
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
PVG - Washington, D.C.
Shanghai (PVG) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
China Eastern Airlines
$1,290
$3,222
One-way
Sat, Jun 27
PVG - Washington, D.C.
Shanghai (PVG) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Emirates Airlines
$1,239
$1,442
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
PVG - Washington, D.C.
Shanghai (PVG) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Emirates Airlines
$1,141
$1,289
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
PVG - Washington, D.C.
Shanghai (PVG) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Air China
$1,012
$1,337
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
PVG - Washington, D.C.
Shanghai (PVG) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Air Canada
$1,011
$1,432
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Sep 21 - Sep 28
$1,292 → $1,079
16%
Nov 22 - Nov 26
$1,345 → $1,205
10%
Nov 23 - Nov 27
$1,345 → $1,205
10%
Dec 1 - Dec 8
$1,290 → $1,178
9%
Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Shanghai - Washington, D.C. route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $1079.
📅 Best time to fly
September is historically cheapest at $1013
Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. at $1013.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights are typically 36h 55m with 2 stops
Flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. typically take 36h 55m with 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available historically.
🏆 Airline highlight
Air Canada offers deals from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
Air Canada has historically offered deals on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route
Deals for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, about 0.77 deals per day.
Shanghai main airports to depart from
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1079
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.
📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1256
Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Washington, D.C.
📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1079
Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)
Baltimore–Washington International Airport serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1204
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport is a major hub for international arrivals to Washington, D.C.
📍 ~37 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1128
Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Philadelphia International is a major international hub, useful for trans-Atlantic routes not available at IAD.
📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)
💸 Flights from ~$1309
Richmond International (RIC)
Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the D.C. metro area, with a strong domestic network.
📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1453
Harrisburg International (MDT)
Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.
📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1473
Norfolk International (ORF)
Norfolk International offers good flight availability to major East Coast and Midwest hubs.
📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1344
Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)
Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs.
📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1687
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$2,957
$2,411
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$2,967
$2,462
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Washington, D.C., United States
88% AI deal score
$2,761
$2,391
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Washington, D.C., United States
88% AI deal score
$2,848
$2,411
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Jul 25
Washington, D.C., United States
82% AI deal score
$6,645
$5,394
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Washington, D.C., United States
81% AI deal score
$6,495
$5,305
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Washington, D.C., United States
81% AI deal score
$6,312
$5,309
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,276
$5,308
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,270
$5,308
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,155
$5,330
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,155
$5,340
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,286
$5,340
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,363
$5,388
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,389
$5,389
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Washington, D.C., United States
80% AI deal score
$6,248
$5,392
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,284
$5,394
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Washington, D.C., United States
80% AI deal score
$6,663
$5,682
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Jun 29
Washington, D.C., United States
80% AI deal score
$21,989
$19,050
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Dec 03
Washington, D.C., United States
79% AI deal score
$5,192
$4,741
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Washington, D.C., United States
79% AI deal score
$6,180
$5,392
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Washington, D.C., United States
79% AI deal score
$6,180
$5,393
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Washington, D.C., United States
79% AI deal score
$6,155
$5,476
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Washington, D.C., United States
79% AI deal score
$6,155
$5,477
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79% AI deal score
$6,278
$5,514
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$6,276
$5,725
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$20,881
$18,797
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$21,048
$18,826
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$20,881
$18,826
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$21,048
$18,947
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$20,911
$18,980
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$5,065
$4,844
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$20,098
$18,958
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$2,836
$2,796
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$3,198
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$2,966
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$3,075
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$3,101
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