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Flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing

Cheapest airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing, including Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Korean Air. Air China has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Beijing according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$595, and round-trip direct flights start at US$1,235.

Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to Beijing are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Washington D.C. to Beijing Flight Details

The distance between Washington D.C. and Beijing is about 11,146.18 km. The average flying time from Washington D.C. to Beijing is around 16 hours 55 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$458
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$812
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance11,146.18 km
Average flight time16 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineQatar Airways
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Beijing route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing?

The average price of one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing is Nov, with an average price of US$644; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Dec, with an average price of up to US$1,192.

US$1,192
US$918
US$644
US$370
    Cheapest
  • US$856
    Jan
  • US$846
    Feb
  • US$887
    Mar
  • US$662
    Apr
  • US$1,045
    May
  • US$1,178
    Jun
  • US$1,005
    Jul
  • US$836
    Aug
  • US$781
    Sep
  • US$938
    Oct
  • US$644
    Nov
  • US$1,192
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing?

Average weekly flight prices from Washington D.C. to Beijing by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing is Thu, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tue, as prices are usually highest then.

US$1,327
US$1,159
US$991
US$823
    Cheapest
  • US$1,121
    Mon
  • US$1,327
    Tue
  • US$1,112
    Wed
  • US$990
    Thu
  • US$1,318
    Fri
  • US$1,157
    Sat
  • US$1,097
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Saudia offers one-way fares as low as US$458 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to PKX on Sat, Jan 24), while Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$812 departing on Fri, Feb 6 and returning on Mon, Feb 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Beijing with the following airlines, including: Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 16 hours 55 minutes to fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Beijing 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Washington D.C. to Beijing. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: -/M/-/-/T/-/- -- CA818 (23:52)
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing, 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 Sat, Jan 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$458.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · 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 Beijing travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing on January 30, 2026 with Saudia, with prices starting at US$746.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Beijing, with Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport (IAD-PEK) is by far the most common option on this route: Beijing Miyun Mujiayu Airport (MY2) Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
  • The time difference between Beijing and Washington D.C. is 13h.
  • 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.