Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai from £387

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3 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Washington, D.C. BWIShanghai PVG
£387
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
£423
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Fri, Mar 6
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
£446
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1 stop
Fri, Mar 6
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai SHA
£447
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Mon, Mar 2
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
£454
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
£458
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
£945
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Fri, Mar 6 – Fri, Mar 13
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
£962
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Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
£988
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Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
£988
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Thu, Mar 5 – Wed, Mar 11
Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
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Washington, D.C. IADShanghai PVG
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£387

Cheapest round-trip

£945

Average round-trip

£1,008

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

China Eastern Airlines

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

8 min

¥50 (single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Pudong

60-90 min

¥7-¥9 (varies by destination)

every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-120 min

¥20-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city stops

45-90 min

¥160-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

¥4-¥7 (varies by destination)

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick city access

40-90 min

¥4-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct hotel routes

25-60 min

¥50-¥120 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C3°C
February9°C4°C
March13°C7°C
April18°C11°C
May23°C17°C
June26°C21°C
July30°C25°C
August31°C26°C
September27°C22°C
October22°C17°C
November17°C12°C
December10°C5°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
89%
19°C12°C
21 Feb
21°C10°C
Sunday
15 Feb
84%
15°C8°C
22 Feb
13°C5°C
Monday
16 Feb
84%
8°C5°C
23 Feb
81%
9°C6°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
9°C4°C
24 Feb
89%
8°C6°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
13°C6°C
25 Feb
10°C3°C
Thursday
19 Feb
79%
12°C6°C
26 Feb
9°C2°C
Friday
20 Feb
17°C8°C
27 Feb
87%
11°C5°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Spring Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional
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