Cheap flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. from $695

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. from $695

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Tue, Jun 9
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$695
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Tue, Jun 9
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$695
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Mon, Jun 8
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. BWI
$706
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Tue, Jun 9
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$792
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Wed, Jun 10
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$802
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Wed, Jun 10
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. DCA
$808
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Thu, Jun 11 – Thu, Jun 18
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$1,613
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$1,637
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Sat, Jun 13 – Thu, Jun 18
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$1,643
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Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$1,715
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
$1,739
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Shanghai PVGWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

$695

Cheapest round-trip

$1,613

Average round-trip

$1,970

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
Korean AirKALKEYes
ZIPAIRTZPZGYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
79%
22°C12°C
31 May
22°C12°C
Monday
25 May
88%
22°C17°C
1 Jun
25°C11°C
Tuesday
26 May
85%
20°C17°C
2 Jun
27°C15°C
Wednesday
27 May
29°C16°C
3 Jun
28°C13°C
Thursday
28 May
81%
27°C19°C
4 Jun
30°C14°C
Friday
29 May
23°C14°C
5 Jun
31°C16°C
Saturday
30 May
18°C11°C
6 Jun
33°C17°C
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 Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Korean Air, and ZIPAIR. Shanghai and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Salt Lake City, New York, Bangkok, Xi'an, Seoul, Detroit, Hagåtña, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Minneapolis, Tokyo, Hong Kong.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Dallas, Mexico City, Tampa, London, Denver, San Francisco, Houston, Boston, Lima, Miami, Chicago, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Detroit, New Delhi.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
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.
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, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Washington, D.C. with Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Korean Air, ZIPAIR.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Washington, D.C., 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 Shanghai and Washington, D.C.?
Traveling between Shanghai and Washington, D.C., 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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