Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 8 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C., including China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Asiana Airlines. Turkish Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Washington D.C. for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $603 or round trip flights from $1,021.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Washington D.C. are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Washington D.C.

The distance between Shanghai and Washington D.C. is approximately 12,003.7 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$603
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,021
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance12,003.7 km
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Washington D.C. route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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.?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is December, with an average price of $703; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to $1,503.

$1,503
$1,103
$703
$303
    Cheapest
  • $1,295
    Mar
  • $909
    Apr
  • $832
    May
  • $775
    Jun
  • $917
    Jul
  • $1,191
    Aug
  • $1,503
    Sep
  • $757
    Oct
  • $785
    Nov
  • $703
    Dec
  • $1,154
    Jan
  • $839
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Washington D.C. on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

$1,147
$997
$846
$696
    Cheapest
  • $1,074
    Mon
  • $866
    Tue
  • $996
    Wed
  • $880
    Thu
  • $897
    Fri
  • $846
    Sat
  • $1,147
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. (SHA-WAS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $603 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to IAD on Tue, Mar 17), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,021 departing on Wed, Mar 11 and returning on Tue, Mar 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Asiana Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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.
  • 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 Tue, Mar 17, with one-way flights priced at just $603.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. on March 16, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at $606.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dulles International Airport (PVG-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Dulles International Airport (IAD) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
  • The time difference between Washington D.C. and Shanghai is 13h.
  • 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, United Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C., with an average price of $961.

$923
$961
$1,000
$1,038
$1,076
United Airlines
$961
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
$1,008
Delta Air Lines
Turkish Airlines
$1,025
Turkish Airlines
All Nippon Airways
$1,028
All Nippon Airways
Air China
$1,028
Air China
Qatar Airways
$1,076
Qatar Airways