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Cheap Flights from Washington to Shanghai
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Dates
Sat, Nov 7 – Mon, Nov 9
No. of travellers & Class
1 Traveller · Economy
Triwize compares 500+ airline fares for cheap Washington to Shanghai flights. Find round-trip, one-way, and last-minute IAD to PVG flight deals.
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Round trip Flight deals
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Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
9:45SEA
17h 00mNon-stop
05:45SIN
9:00SIN
14h 10mNon-stop
08:10SEA
$653Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
12:05LAX
16h 35mNon-stop
7:40SIN
20:45SIN
16h 05mNon-stop
21:50LAX
$857Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
7:00LAX
25h 35m1 stop
12:10SIN
20:45SIN
16h 5mNon-stop
21:50LAX
$855Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
08:37LAX
29h 38m2 stops
05:15SIN
07:00SIN
19h 32m1 stop
11:32LAX
$873Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
13:18ONT
25h 57m2 stops
06:15SIN
8:45SIN
18h 27m1 stop
12:12ONT
$878Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
06:00ONT
21h 35m1 stop
18:35SIN
08:45SIN
26h 18m1 stop
20:01ONT
$873Economy · per person
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Best Time to Book Washingtonto Shanghai flights
Learn the best times to book flights, avoid peak travel periods, and find lower fares for your trip.
What is the Cheapest Month to Fly from IAD to PVG?September can offer lower fares from Washington to Shanghai. Prices vary by travel date and demand. Compare several departure dates to find a suitable deal.
When are Flights from IAD to PVG the Most Expensive?December and June can be costly as holiday and summer travel demand rises, with June the high season. Check fares across several dates when possible.
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How to Find Cheap Flights From Washington to Shanghai
Flexible travelers can sometimes find cheaper NYC to MIA flights by starting from a nearby regional airport
1 Compare connection hubsTokyo-Haneda is the most common stop, with Doha, Seoul and Istanbul also popular. Compare total journey times.
2 Book aheadCompare flight tickets from Washington to Shanghai about 17 weeks before departure, when fares are often lowest.
3 Fly off-peakWednesday is often the cheapest day to fly this route, while Monday departures tend to cost more.
4 Avoid holiday peaksCompare fares outside the December holidays and June, typically the priciest months on this route.
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6 Stay flexibleFor last minute flights from Washington to Shanghai, check Wednesday departures and different connecting airports.
Airports Near Washington
Compare nearby Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania airports for connections to Shanghai; fares can vary.
| Airport | Code | Distance from Washington | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan Washington National | DCA | ~3 miles | Closest to downtown; mostly domestic routes |
| Baltimore/Washington Intl. | BWI | ~30 miles | Baltimore area option with many domestic routes |
| Hagerstown Regional | HGR | ~65 miles | Small regional airport in western Maryland |
| Harrisburg International | MDT | ~90 miles | Central Pennsylvania option |
| Charlottesville–Albemarle | CHO | ~95 miles | Small regional airport in central Virginia |
| Richmond International | RIC | ~95 miles | Central Virginia option |
| Philadelphia International | PHL | ~115 miles | Large American Airlines hub |
Airports Near Shanghai
Shanghai Hongqiao and other Yangtze River Delta airports mainly serve domestic and regional Asia routes.
| Airport | Code | Distance from Shanghai | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International | SHA | ~10 miles | Shanghai's second airport, mostly domestic |
| Sunan Shuofang International | WUX | ~65 miles | Serves Wuxi and the Suzhou area |
| Nantong Xingdong International | NTG | ~65 miles | Nantong airport north of the Yangtze |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International | HGH | ~95 miles | Hangzhou's main international airport |
| Ningbo Lishe International | NGB | ~95 miles | Port city airport south of Shanghai |
| Changzhou Benniu International | CZX | ~110 miles | Changzhou regional airport |
A traveller’s guide
Airlines Flying From Washington to Shanghai
No airline flies nonstop; compare flight tickets from Washington to Shanghai with one stop on the way.ANA
Korean AirIAD, ICNPVG
SkyTeam; via Seoul, often among cheapest
Turkish AirlinesIAD, ISTPVG
Star Alliance; via Istanbul, often low fares
Qatar AirwaysIAD, DOHPVG
Oneworld; one-stop routing via Doha
Delta Air LinesIAD, DTW, SEAPVG
SkyTeam; via Detroit or Seattle nonstops
American AirlinesIAD, DFWPVG
Oneworld; via DFW on American's PVG nonstop
United AirlinesIAD, SFO, LAXPVG
Star Alliance; via SFO or LAX on United nonstops
Flights From Washington
Explore popular Washington routes with approximate distances, flight times and reasons travelers choose them.
| Route | Approx. Distance | Approx. Flight Time | Why It's Popular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington – Shanghai (PVG) | 7,433 mi | 20h 30m+ (1 stop) | One-stop link via Tokyo-Haneda or Doha |
| Washington – London (LHR) | 3,664 mi | 7h 10m–7h 35m | IAD's busiest international route |
| Washington – San Salvador (SAL) | 1,898 mi | 4h 20m–4h 45m | IAD's second-busiest international route |
| Washington – Frankfurt (FRA) | 4,066 mi | 7h 35m–8h 05m | Nonstops on Lufthansa and United |
| Washington – Paris (CDG) | 3,848 mi | 7h 20m–7h 50m | Nonstops on Air France and United |
| Washington – Istanbul (IST) | 5,207 mi | 9h 35m–10h 00m | Turkish Airlines nonstop to Türkiye |
| Washington – Panama City (PTY) | 2,066 mi | 4h 50m–5h 15m | Copa's hub for Latin America links |
| Washington – Denver (DEN) | 1,448 mi | 3h 55m–4h 20m | IAD's busiest domestic route |
| Washington – San Francisco (SFO) | 2,412 mi | 5h 55m–6h 20m | Coast-to-coast route on Alaska and United |
| Washington – Los Angeles (LAX) | 2,282 mi | 5h 40m–6h 05m | Major coast-to-coast business and leisure route |
Flights to Shanghai
Explore popular Shanghai routes with approximate distances, flight times and traveler highlights.
| Route | Approx. Distance | Approx. Flight Time | Why It's Popular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (IAD) – Shanghai | 7,433 mi | 20h 30m+ (1 stop) | No nonstop; one-stop via Tokyo-Haneda |
| Los Angeles – Shanghai | 6,467 mi | 14h 00m–14h 25m | United, China Eastern and Delta nonstops |
| San Francisco – Shanghai | 6,133 mi | 13h 35m–14h 00m | United and China Eastern nonstops |
| New York (JFK) – Shanghai | 7,373 mi | 14h 40m–15h 05m | China Eastern nonstop from New York |
| Dallas/Fort Worth – Shanghai | 7,332 mi | 15h 45m–16h 10m | American Airlines nonstop from Texas |
| Seattle – Shanghai | 5,705 mi | 13h 00m–13h 25m | Delta nonstop, about 7 flights a week |
| Tokyo (HND) – Shanghai | 1,079 mi | 3h 25m–3h 50m | ANA, JAL, China Eastern and more |
| Seoul (ICN) – Shanghai | 510 mi | 2h 05m–2h 30m | Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and more |
| Hong Kong – Shanghai | 780 mi | 2h 25m–2h 50m | Cathay, China Eastern and more |
| Taipei – Shanghai | 420 mi | 1h 50m–2h 15m | China Airlines, EVA Air and more |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Shanghai?
There are no nonstop flights from Washington to Shanghai. The quickest one-stop trips, via Detroit, have averaged about 20h 30m. Longer layovers add more time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Shanghai?
September is often the cheapest month. December and June tend to be pricier. Compare live prices for your dates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Shanghai?
No. Flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) connect at least once, most often in Tokyo-Haneda, Doha or Seoul.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Shanghai?
ANA, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta, American and United offer connecting itineraries.
How early should I book Washington to Shanghai flights?
Compare fares about 17 weeks before travel, when prices on this route are often lowest. Availability and prices can change, especially near departure.
Are there budget or last-minute flights from IAD to PVG?
For cheap flights from IAD to PVG, compare Korean Air and Turkish Airlines, often among the lowest-priced airlines on this route. For late bookings, compare dates, airlines and connecting airports.
What is the distance between Washington and Shanghai?
Washington Dulles and Shanghai are approximately 7,433 miles (11,962 km) apart by air.
Is a one-way or round-trip flight better value?
Roundtrip flights from Washington to Shanghai often offer better value, but compare one way flights from Washington to Shanghai too, especially for flexible or multi-city trips.
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