S$878 Cheap Flights from Washington to Shanghai

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Cheap Flights from Washington to Shanghai (DCA-PVG)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$878 for one-way flights and S$1,594 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cathay Pacific
Mon, 16 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,594 Return, found 12 hours ago
S$1,594
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, 16 Feb from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 21 Feb, priced at S$1,594 found 12 hours ago
United
Mon, 16 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,682 Return, found 12 hours ago
S$1,682
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, 16 Feb from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 21 Feb, priced at S$1,682 found 12 hours ago
Delta
Mon, 16 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,682 Return, found 12 hours ago
S$1,682
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 16 Feb from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 21 Feb, priced at S$1,682 found 12 hours ago
Air Canada
Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,716 Return, found 14 hours ago
S$1,716
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, 10 Mar from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,716 found 14 hours ago
Delta
Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,718 Return, found 14 hours ago
S$1,718
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 10 Mar from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,718 found 14 hours ago
Air Canada
Mon, 16 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,724 Return, found 12 hours ago
S$1,724
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 16 Feb from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 21 Feb, priced at S$1,724 found 12 hours ago
Delta
Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,741 Return, found 14 hours ago
S$1,741
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 10 Mar from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,741 found 14 hours ago
United
Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,744 Return, found 14 hours ago
S$1,744
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, 10 Mar from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,744 found 14 hours ago
Delta
Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,748 Return, found 14 hours ago
S$1,748
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 10 Mar from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,748 found 14 hours ago
All Nippon Airways
Mon, 16 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
DCA
Washington
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,751 Return, found 12 hours ago
S$1,751
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, 16 Feb from Washington to Shanghai, returning Sat, 21 Feb, priced at S$1,751 found 12 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
Round-trip journeys from DCA to Shanghai Pudong International Airport start from S$1,594. This is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — make your booking ASAP so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from DCA to PVG?
The majority of flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do have to cancel your break, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from DCA to Shanghai Pudong Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for National Airport to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from National Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
The distance is around 12,000 kilometres, so fill your carry-on luggage with all you need to make your journey comfortable. Wondering what to take on board your Arlington to China flight? Earplugs, a sleep mask and a travel pillow are among the essentials.
Which airlines fly direct from DCA to Shanghai Pudong Airport?
You won't find any airlines flying directly between National Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport, so be prepared to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover can be a welcome way to break up a trip!
Are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from DCA to Shanghai Pudong Airport last minute could save you some serious cash. However, it might cost you a whole lot more! If you'd rather err on the side of caution, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains as far ahead as 12 months in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated on Expedia all the time.

Travel information

Origin airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, United
Return price
S$1,593
Distance
11920 km

Book with confidence

Flights from Washington to Shanghai

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Shanghai (PVG) including

The earliest flight leaves Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at 05:30 and arrives at Pudong Intl. Airport at 04:55. The last flight of the day departs Washington D.C. at 19:30 and arrives at Shanghai at 20:15.

The flight distance from Washington D.C. to Shanghai is about 12483 km, the shortest flight is 16 hours 25 minutes with United Airlines."

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