Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Washington D.C. (WAS)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C. (SHA-WAS)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as IDR 9,233,491 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to IAD on Wed, Dec 17), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from IDR 16,162,736 departing on Sun, Feb 1 and returning on Thu, Feb 5.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Washington D.C. 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.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Washington D.C., 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 Wed, Dec 17, with one-way flights priced at just IDR 9,233,491.
  · 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 Washington D.C. travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Washington D.C. (WAS) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Washington D.C. on December 22, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at IDR 16,153,301.

• Which airports can I fly to for Washington D.C. from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dulles International Airport (PVG-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Dulles International Airport (IAD).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Washington D.C.?

  The time difference between Washington D.C. and Shanghai is 13h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.