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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,332. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.$1,328 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,328, select.
Shanghai.$1,332 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,332, select.
Shanghai.$1,351 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,351, select.
Shanghai.$1,351 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,351, select.
Shanghai.$1,351 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,351, select.
Shanghai.$1,352 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,352, select.
Shanghai.$1,352 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,352, select.
Shanghai.$1,352 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,352, select.
Shanghai.$1,354 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,354, select.
Shanghai.$1,355 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,355, select.
Shanghai.$1,355 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,355, select.
Shanghai.$1,356 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,356, select.
Shanghai.$1,359 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Mon, 12 Apr.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,359, select.
Shanghai.$1,359 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,359, select.
Shanghai.$1,360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,360, select.
Shanghai.$1,361 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Wed, 14 Apr.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,361, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Aug
from $1,332
Sep
from $1,356
Oct
from $1,354
Nov
from $1,351
Dec
from $2,096
Jan
from $1,352
Feb
from $1,352
Mar
from $1,359
Apr
from $1,361
May
from $1,571
Jun
from $1,939

Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington D.C. to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
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from $1,525
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
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from $1,328
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Washington D.C. to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,328
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong is $1,328. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong. But we found flights with one stop from $1,328.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Monday, 31 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington D.C. and Shanghai Pudong Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong is Korean Air .

Flying from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

  • Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to PVG.

  • With more travellers during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to PVG. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to PVG flight:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BWI and PVG include:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77% of the time.

About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • Central Shanghai is around 48 kilometres from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • $739 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Return flights start at $1,328. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap flights from Washington DC to PVG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to PVG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Find an affordable flight from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • February is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Plan your visit to Shanghai in December for a more laid-back experience.

  • Book a Washington DC to PVG plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Shanghai Pudong International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in China, head for Puyang, roughly 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are key reasons to visit.

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