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Cheap Flights from Washington D.C. to Shanghai

Explore the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Shanghai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at S$ 824, and round-trip tickets start at S$ 1,431.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Washington D.C. to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from to Shanghai?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from to Shanghai is September, with an average price of S$ 873, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 1,696.

S$ 1,696
S$ 1,285
S$ 873
S$ 462
    Cheapest
  • S$ 1,696
    May
  • S$ 1,328
    Jun
  • S$ 1,304
    Jul
  • S$ 1,037
    Aug
  • S$ 873
    Sep
  • S$ 974
    Oct
  • S$ 917
    Nov
  • S$ 1,359
    Dec
  • S$ 980
    Jan
  • S$ 981
    Feb
  • S$ 1,201
    Mar
  • S$ 967
    Apr

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from to Shanghai?

The average price of round-trip flights from to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from to Shanghai is September, with an average price of S$ 1,297, and the most expensive month is June, with an average price of up to S$ 2,263.

S$ 2,263
S$ 1,780
S$ 1,297
S$ 814
    Cheapest
  • S$ 2,030
    May
  • S$ 2,263
    Jun
  • S$ 1,977
    Jul
  • S$ 1,491
    Aug
  • S$ 1,297
    Sep
  • S$ 1,782
    Oct
  • S$ 1,540
    Nov
  • S$ 2,195
    Dec
  • S$ 1,406
    Jan
  • S$ 1,676
    Feb
  • S$ 1,964
    Mar
  • S$ 1,480
    Apr

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington D.C. to Shanghai during Hari Raya Haji?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Washington D.C. to Shanghai during Hari Raya Haji.

Hari Raya Haji is scheduled on May 27. The flights from Washington D.C. to Shanghai are cheapest on May 24, with the lowest fare of S$ 978.

S$ 1,332
S$ 1,155
S$ 978
S$ 801
  • S$ 978
    24
    May
  • S$ 1,327
    25
  • S$ 1,332
    26
  • S$ 1,085
    27
  • S$ 1,218
    28
  • S$ 1,216
    29

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. (WAS) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as S$ 824 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to PVG on Fri, Jul 10), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 1,431 departing on Wed, Jul 15 and returning on Sun, Jul 19.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Shanghai, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Washington D.C. to Shanghai 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 Washington D.C. to Shanghai, 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 Fri, Jul 10, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 824.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
    · 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 Shanghai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Shanghai on May 26, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 1,517.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Dulles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IAD-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Washington D.C. is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.