Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Washington, D.C., United States

Flights starting at £455. Choose between Spirit Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, or Japan Airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.. Book your trip to arrive at Baltimore–Washington International, Washington Dulles International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington, DC - Rosslyn, or Washington, DC - Union Station. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Eastern Airlines. Shanghai and Washington, D.C. have 126 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA, and National Mall.

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Sichuan AirlinesCSC3UYesNo
Japan AirlinesJALJLNo0
0
Cathay PacificCPACXYes0
0
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June28°C18°C
July31°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C4°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
265
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Tuesday
12 Mar
20°C5°C
19 Mar
8°C1°C
Wednesday
13 Mar
20°C9°C
20 Mar
13°C1°C
Thursday
14 Mar
22°C10°C
21 Mar
15°C9°C
Friday
15 Mar
23°C14°C
22 Mar
18°C9°C
Saturday
16 Mar
76%
16°C9°C
23 Mar
89%
12°C11°C
Sunday
17 Mar
17°C9°C
24 Mar
82%
20°C10°C
Monday
18 Mar
76%
11°C4°C
25 Mar
78%
15°C8°C

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