Title: $428 Cheap flights from Washington to Shanghai (DCA to PVG) - Expedia.com ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3145/2929fe99-4acd-4b93-b9b1-5776feb9d10f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3145/2929fe99-4acd-4b93-b9b1-5776feb9d10f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # $428 Cheap Flights from Washington (DCA) to Shanghai (PVG) [View $428 flight on Mon, Feb 16, 2026](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/16/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:428.00&airProductToken=AQplCjAIwYIBEgM2MzQYQyCjsQEo0qeFAzC9qYUDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloKMQjBggESAzEyNxijsQEgrzUo_qmFAzC5sYUDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) - [Roundtrip](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travelers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_JL.svg) Japan Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"JL"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_BA.svg) British Airways [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"BA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_EK.svg) Emirates [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"EK"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AC.svg) Air Canada [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AC"}}]) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) ## Cheap Flights from Washington to Shanghai (DCA-PVG) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $428 for one-way flights and $883 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 17 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $883 Roundtrip found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/16/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:2/17/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:882.73&airProductToken=AQplCjAIwYIBEgM2MzQYQyCjsQEo0qeFAzC9qYUDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloKMQjBggESAzEyNxijsQEgrzUo_qmFAzC5sYUDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloKZgoxCMGCARIDMTI4GK81IKOxASixsoUDMOC4hQM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPTkUwMEFCWgoxCMGCARIEMTk2OBijsQEgQyj5vYUDMKa_hQM4QkABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPTkUwMEFCWhIKCAEQARgBKgJBQRgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAs) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 17 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $888 Roundtrip found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/16/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:2/17/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:887.23&airProductToken=AQplCjAIwYIBEgM2MzQYQyCjsQEo0qeFAzC9qYUDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloKMQjBggESAzEyNxijsQEgrzUo_qmFAzC5sYUDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloKmQEKMQjBggESAzEyOBivNSCjsQEosbKFAzDguIUDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloKMgjBggESBDEwMTAYo7EBIPJcKLa6hQMworuFAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE9ORTAwQUJaCjAIwYIBEgQ0NjAyGPJcIEMotr6FAzC0v4UDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 17 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $890 Roundtrip found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/16/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:2/17/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:889.07&airProductToken=AQplCjAIwYIBEgM2MzQYQyCjsQEo0qeFAzC9qYUDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloKMQjBggESAzEyNxijsQEgrzUo_qmFAzC5sYUDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05FMDBBQloKZQoxCMGCARIDMTI4GK81IKOxASixsoUDMOC4hQM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPTkUwMEFCWgowCMGCARIDODY5GKOxASBDKOy-hQMwn8CFAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE9ORTAwQUJaEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![Cathay Pacific](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/CX.gif) Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, May 4 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $1,001 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:4/3/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:5/4/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1000.63&airProductToken=AQqwAQpBCMOwARIENzY0NxhDIKOxASitsokDMJC0iQM4TkAAWAFqCUVDT05MSUdIVHIITksyMVVTS1J6CgjBggESBDMyNzEKNQjDsAESAzg3NRijsQEgxzIo67SJAzD2vIkDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0tSCjQIw7ABEgMzNzYYxzIgrzUosb-JAzDbwIkDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0tSCqIBCjQIw7ABEgMzMDMYrzUgxzIomISMAzDChYwDOE5AAFgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSCjQIw7ABEgM4MDYYxzIgrhwouoaMAzCvjYwDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSCjQIwYIBEgQxNjM3GK4cIEMo2ZCMAzDNkYwDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSEgoIARABGAEqAkNYGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 11 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $1,007 Roundtrip found 8 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/16/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/11/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1006.23&airProductToken=AQqkAQo1CMGCARIEMzI3MRhDIKOxASiprYUDMIyvhQM4TkAAWAFqCUVDT05MSUdIVHIITksyMVVTSVIKNQjDsAESAzg3NRijsQEgxzIo56-FAzDPt4UDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSCjQIw7ABEgMzMTYYxzIgrzUokrmFAzC3uoUDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSCqEBCjQIw7ABEgMzMDMYrzUgxzIozqSHAzCCpocDOFNAAFgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCFNLMjFVU0lSCjUIw7ABEgM4ODQYxzIgi7gBKJOnhwMwi62HAzhTQAFYAWoJRUNPTkxJR0hUcghTSzIxVVNJUgoyCMGmARIBNhiLuAEgQyj7rYcDMKWwhwM4U0ABWAFqCUVDT05MSUdIVHIIU0syMVVTSVISCggBEAEYASoCQ1gYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) ![Cathay Pacific](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/CX.gif) Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 22 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $1,020 Roundtrip found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:9/4/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:9/22/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1019.83&airProductToken=AQqkAQo1CMOwARIENzY0NxhDIKOxASij95YDMOP4lgM4TkAAWAFqCUVDT05MSUdIVHIITksyMVVTS1IKNQjDsAESAzg3NRijsQEgxzIoq_mWAzCTgZcDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0tSCjQIw7ABEgMzNzYYxzIgrzUo8YOXAzCbhZcDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0tSCqIBCjQIw7ABEgMzMDMYrzUgxzIouLaYAzDit5gDOE5AAFgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSCjQIw7ABEgM4MDYYxzIgrhwo2riYAzDPv5gDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSCjQIw7ABEgQ3NTczGK4cIEMooMGYAzCPwpgDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSEgwIARABGAEqAkNYMgAYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) ![Cathay Pacific](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/CX.gif) Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $1,026 Roundtrip found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:4/8/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:4/14/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1025.53&airProductToken=AQqwAQpBCMOwARIENzY0NxhDIKOxASjj6okDML_siQM4TkAAWAFqCUVDT05MSUdIVHIITksyMVVTSVJ6CgjBggESBDExNTgKNQjDsAESAzg3NRijsQEgxzIoi-2JAzDz9IkDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSCjQIw7ABEgMzMTYYxzIgrzUoyvaJAzD594kDOE5AAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCE5LMjFVU0lSCqEBCjQIw7ABEgMzMDMYrzUgxzIomKOKAzDCpIoDOFNAAFgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCFNLMjFVU0lSCjQIw7ABEgM4MDYYxzIgrhwouqWKAzCvrIoDOFNAAVgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCFNLMjFVU0lSCjMIwYIBEgM0ODkYrhwgQyiorYoDMKOuigM4U0ABWAFqCUVDT05MSUdIVHIIU0syMVVTSVISCggBEAEYASoCQ1gYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $1,082 Roundtrip found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:5/6/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:5/14/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1081.83&airProductToken=AQp7CiUIwaYBEgExGEMgkgEo0KCMAzC1o4wDOFFAAFgBcgdHSFhPQ04xCigIwaYBEgMxNzEYkgEgyGgo2KSMAzCeqowDOEdAAVgBcgdHSFhPQ04xCigIz7QBEgMzNjcYyGggrzUotKuMAzCnrIwDOFNAAVgBcgdHSFhPQ04xCnsKKAjPtAESAzM2NBivNSDIaCi294wDMKT4jAM4S0AAWAFyB0dMWE9DTjEKKAjBpgESAzE3MhjIaCCSASj7-YwDMOL-jAM4R0ABWAFyB0dMWE9DTjEKJQjBpgESATIYkgEgQyj9iY0DMLeMjQM4UUABWAFyB0dMWE9DTjESDAgBEAEYASoCQVMyABgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Air Canada](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AC.gif) Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 28 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $1,135 Roundtrip found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:4/21/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:5/28/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1134.43&airProductToken=AQqZAQoxCMGGARIEODc4ORhDIJjOASjo_YoDMMT-igM4S0AAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghLTFhaMTNCQQoyCMGGARIDMTg5GJjOASC4jQEokIOLAzCyhYsDOEtAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIS0xYWjEzQkEKMAjBhgESAjI1GLiNASCvNSjuhYsDMM2LiwM4S0ABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghLTFhaMTNCQQqZAQowCMGGARICMjYYrzUguI0BKJuWjgMwjJuOAzhLQABYAWoFQkFTSUNyCEtMWFoxM0JBCjIIwYYBEgMzNDYYuI0BINizASjqnY4DMIegjgM4S0ABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghLTFhaMTNCQQoxCMGGARIEODg2ORjYswEgQyjBpI4DMKGljgM4S0ABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghLTFhaMTNCQRIKCAIQARgCKgJBQxgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMA0) ![All Nippon Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/NH.gif) Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5 DCA Washington PVG Shanghai $1,158 Roundtrip just found [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:4/14/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:5/5/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1157.53&airProductToken=AQqrAQo_CM6QARIENzU1ORhDIK4cKNKsigMw3a2KAzhMQABYAWoIRUNPQkFTSUNyCExMWDdXV1cxegoI1YIBEgQxMzI1CjMIzpABEgMxMTEYrhwgpxsola6KAzC_tIoDOExAAVgBaghFQ09CQVNJQ3IITExYN1dXVzEKMwjOkAESAzk2NxinGyCvNSiKtYoDMMO2igM4TEABWAFqCEVDT0JBU0lDcghMTFg3V1dXMQqrAQozCM6QARIDOTY4GK81IKcbKN-MjAMwjo6MAzhMQABYAWoIRUNPQkFTSUNyCExMWDdXV1cxCjMIzpABEgMxMTIYpxsgrhwoxJCMAzCUlowDOExAAVgBaghFQ09CQVNJQ3IITExYN1dXVzEKPwjOkAESBDc1NTgYrhwgQyivl4wDMKaYjAM4TEABWAFqCEVDT0JBU0lDcghMTFg3V1dXMXoKCNWCARIEMjY2OBIKCAEQARgBKgJOSBgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ## Alternative airports near Shanghai Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) PVG Pudong Intl. Cheapest 32 min [Flights from $1,387 ](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DCA,to:PVG,departure:2/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PVG,to:DCA,departure:3/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) __Flights from Washington (DCA) to Shanghai (PVG)__ | Origin airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National | | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Destination airport | Pudong Intl. | | Airlines serving | Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, United | | Roundtrip price | $883 | | Distance | 7450 mi | ## Washington to Shanghai Flights The cheapest times to fly from Washington to Shanghai On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Washington to Shanghai are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Washington to Shanghai with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines. The best time to book a flight from Washington to Shanghai Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Washington to Shanghai: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance. How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Washington to Shanghai Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Washington to Shanghai in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $428 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Washington to Shanghai flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps. You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's [vacation packages](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals). Bundling together your Washington to Shanghai airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures. \*Terms apply. Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. 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