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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €548, departing 5 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 24 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines
- Typical journey time
- 19h 25m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Washington to Shanghai. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 11,986 km
- Typical journey time
- 19h 25m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- American Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines
- Alternative airports
- DCA, SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) → Washington, city gazetteer reference point (38.8951, -77.0364): ≈ 5 km.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Washington, city gazetteer reference point (38.8951, -77.0364): ≈ 37 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Washington to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €548, found on 24 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Shanghai?
In our observations January 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €548.
Are there direct flights from Washington to Shanghai?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Washington to Shanghai. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: American Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines.
How many of the observed Washington to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
None of the 7 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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