Cheapest one-way
$ 623
China Eastern Airlines Mon, Oct 12 45% below next 30d avg. ($1,131)
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Flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.
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China Eastern Airlines Mon, Oct 12 Cheapest round-trip
$ 1,043
Etihad Airways Mon, Nov 9 Recommended airlines
When to travel
OctoberCheapest month
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With a lowest one-way fare of $623 , travelers can expect an average price of $1,131 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $1,043 . You can arrive at any of the following airports in Washington D.C.: Dulles International Airport (IAD) , and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) . Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dulles International Airport (PVG-IAD) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .
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How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?
Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $623 and round-trip from $1,043. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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PVG 6:15 PM27h 50m1 stopIAD 9:05 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad AirwaysIAD 2:35 PM29h 40m1 stopPVG 9:15 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-AUHEconomy class IncludedIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-IADEconomy class IncludedIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnIAD-AUHEconomy class IncludedIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-PVGEconomy class IncludedIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,043 $1,21814% off14% off$1,218 $1,043-
PVG 7:25 PM26h 20m1 stopIAD 9:45 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Thu, Oct 22 | Etihad Airways
IAD 3:35 PM29h 40m1 stopPVG 9:15 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-AUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-IADEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnIAD-AUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-PVGEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,075 $1,21812% off12% off$1,218 $1,075
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PVG 7:25 PM26h 20m1 stopIAD 9:45 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 12 | Etihad Airways
IAD 3:10 PM30h 55m1 stopPVG 10:05 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-IAD
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ReturnIAD-PVG
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$1,077 $1,21812% off12% off$1,218 $1,077
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PVG 7:25 PM26h 20m1 stopIAD 9:45 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Wed, Oct 14 | Etihad Airways
IAD 3:10 PM30h 55m1 stopPVG 10:05 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 21 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-AUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-IADEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnIAD-AUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-PVGEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,08411% off$1,218 $1,084
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PVG 7:25 PM26h 20m1 stopIAD 9:45 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Tue, Oct 13 | Etihad Airways
IAD 3:10 PM30h 55m1 stopPVG 10:05 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 20 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-IAD
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ReturnIAD-PVG
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$1,08511% off$1,218 $1,085
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PVG 7:25 PM26h 20m1 stopIAD 9:45 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Tue, Oct 20 | Etihad Airways
IAD 3:35 PM29h 40m1 stopPVG 9:15 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-IAD
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ReturnIAD-PVG
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$1,10010% off$1,218 $1,100
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PVG 7:25 PM26h 20m1 stopIAD 9:45 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Fri, Oct 9 | Etihad Airways
IAD 3:10 PM30h 55m1 stopPVG 10:05 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 14 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-IAD
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ReturnIAD-PVG
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$1,10210% off$1,218 $1,102
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PVG 6:15 PM27h 50m1 stopIAD 9:05 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Sun, Nov 8 | Etihad Airways
IAD 2:35 PM29h 40m1 stopPVG 9:15 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-AUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-IADEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnIAD-AUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-PVGEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,1049% off$1,218 $1,104
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PVG 6:15 PM27h 50m1 stopIAD 10:05 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Tue, Oct 27 | Etihad Airways
IAD 3:35 PM29h 40m1 stopPVG 9:15 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 30 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-AUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-IADEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnIAD-AUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAUH-PVGEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,1089% off$1,218 $1,108
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PVG 6:15 PM27h 50m1 stopIAD 10:05 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Wed, Oct 28 | Etihad Airways
IAD 3:35 PM29h 40m1 stopPVG 9:15 AMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 31 | Etihad Airways
Price detailsDeparturePVG-IAD
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ReturnIAD-PVG
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$1,1089% off$1,218 $1,108
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SHA 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopWAS 2:00 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
WAS 3:00 PM6hNonstopSHA 4:00 PMWashington D.C. - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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PVG 1:10 PM38h 19m1 stopDCA 3:29 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 12 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsPVG-LAXEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletLAX-DCAEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$623 $79321% off21% off$793 $623 -
PVG 5:30 PM18h 29m1 stopIAD 11:59 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Wed, Oct 21 | Delta Air Lines
Price detailsPVG-SEAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletSEA-IADEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$634 $79320% off20% off$793 $634 -
PVG 5:25 PM24h 15m1 stopIAD 5:40 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 26 | Delta Air Lines
Price detailsPVG-SEAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletSEA-IADEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$652 $79318% off18% off$793 $652
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SHA 2:45 PM40h 45m1 stopIAD 7:30 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Thu, Oct 8 | Air China
Price detailsSHA-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$68214% off$793 $682 -
PVG 1:10 PM38h 21m1 stopDCA 3:31 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Fri, Oct 2 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsPVG-LAXEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletLAX-DCAEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$69612% off$793 $696
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PVG 1:10 PM38h 21m1 stopDCA 3:31 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Tue, Sep 29 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsPVG-LAXEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletLAX-DCAEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$70012% off$793 $700
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PVG 5:30 PM24h 10m1 stopIAD 5:40 AMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Thu, Oct 15 | Delta Air Lines
Price detailsPVG-SEAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletSEA-IADEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$70411% off$793 $704
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PVG 5:30 PM18h 29m1 stopIAD 11:59 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Tue, Oct 6 | Delta Air Lines
Price detailsPVG-SEAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletSEA-IADEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$70711% off$793 $707
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PVG 6:40 PM33h1 stopIAD 3:40 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Tue, Oct 20 | Qatar Airways
Price detailsPVG-DOHEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletDOH-IADEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$7219% off$793 $721 -
PVG 5:30 PM18h 29m1 stopIAD 11:59 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Tue, Oct 13 | Delta Air Lines
Price detailsPVG-SEAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletSEA-IADEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$7219% off$793 $721
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SHA 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopWAS 2:00 PMShanghai - Washington D.C. | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Washington D.C. flights?
The most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Washington D.C. are Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, and EVA Air, among 10 carriers on this route. China Eastern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Cathay Pacific 
All Nippon Airways 
EVA Air 
United Airlines 
Emirates 
EgyptAir 
Juneyao Airlines 
Turkish Airlines 
Air Canada 
Air China Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.
Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.
Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is December, with an average price of $723; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to $1,854.
$1,854
$1,289
$723
$158
When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. during Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. are available on Oct 12, with fares starting at $635.
$1,038
$837
$635
$434
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. (SHA-WAS)?
Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $623 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DCA on Mon, Oct 12), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,043 departing on Mon, Nov 9 and returning on Thu, Nov 12.Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?
At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: Cathay Pacific Juneyao Airlines EVA Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?
To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
· Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Oct 12, with one-way flights priced at just $623.
· Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
· Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
· Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
· Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around July.
· Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Washington D.C. (WAS) the cheapest?
The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is October, when demand for travel is lower.Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. on?
After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. on September 28, 2026 with Air China, with prices starting at $682.Which airports can I fly into Washington D.C. from Shanghai?
You can arrive at any of the following airports in Washington D.C.: Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dulles International Airport (PVG-IAD) are by far the most popular option for this route.Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Washington D.C.?
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Shanghai is 13h.How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?
Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.What is the average cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?
Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is $1,131. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.How do I book flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. on Trip.com?
Enter Shanghai and Washington D.C., choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
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