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Cheapest round-trip
$1,106
Typical prices: $1,234-$1,803
Turkish Airlines
Thu 2/1Mon 2/26
IAD - PEK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,186
Typical prices: $1,440-$1,998
Air China
Sat 11/3Sat 11/10
IAD - PEK • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
You can fly direct with Air China. Average duration is 16h 55m
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IAD - PKX
Cheapest • 14% average savings
IAD - PEK
Most popular
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Air China
Most punctual • 86% on-time
Night
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
11 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH)
Cheapest • Avg $963 (round-trip)
San Francisco (SFO)
Shortest trip • 21h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing (IAD-BJS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 7:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
20h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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8:40 am - 11:45 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
40h 05m1 stop Istanbul
$1,106Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23
ANA Logo
12:49 pm - 8:35 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
42h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
3:15 pm - 9:10 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 55m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$1,108ANA
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 4:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
22h 58m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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7:20 pm - 12:55 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 35m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
$1,108United Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Dec 15
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10:34 pm - 3:25 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
28h 51m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 7:28 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 08m1 stop San Francisco
$1,108United Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23
ANA Logo
8:19 am - 12:15 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
38h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 11:43 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
40h 18m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,114ANA
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 7:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
19h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 11:45 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
40h 05m1 stop Istanbul
$1,130Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Dec 11
Korean Air Logo
1:15 pm - 9:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
20h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl
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1:30 am - 9:50 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,142Korean Air
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Dec 12
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1:15 pm - 9:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
20h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
1:30 am - 12:42 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 12m2 stops Incheon Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,143Korean Air
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Nov 17
Air China Logo
10:41 pm - 3:25 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
28h 44m2 stops Newark San Francisco
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7:20 pm - 5:19 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 59m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
$1,158Air China
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Oct 5
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 3:55 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
16h 55mnonstop
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 7:21 amPEK  Beijing Capital-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 21m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,171Air China
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing start at $1,106. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,234 to $1,803. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,106 on Turkish Airlines.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flight route?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Beijing Daxing Intl Airport (PKX) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing route, averaging $1,151 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing routes average $1,531, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing at $1,257 round-trip.
  • June ($1,831) and December ($1,739) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PEK

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on IAD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$601
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport

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Your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights:

    • Air China: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    Only Air China operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Beijing.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and may arrive at several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $963 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $1,644 for nonstop.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing most commonly connect through:

    • Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Tokyo Haneda (HND) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    On the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,271 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,566: a $295 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 55 minutes.

  • What popular places can I visit in Beijing?

    Some of the most popular sights in Beijing are Wangfujing Street, Forbidden City and Sanyuanqiao Subway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 2:55 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 3:55 pm.

    The flight takes about 16h 55m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $1,490. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing takes 16h 55m, covering 6,914 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $648, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air China’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights?

    Air China is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing?

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 13m, compared with 21h 21m via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 22h 06m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Beijing?

    Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing range from $1,234 to $1,803, with an average of $1,490 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,234 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,271 - about $295 less than Friday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing trip for September. Fares historically average $1,257 round-trip in that month - typically $574 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $963 round-trip on this route - about $681 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

    Near Beijing Capital Airport

    · Ramada by Wyndham Beijing Airport
    · Capital Airport International Hotel
    · ibis Styles Beijing Capital Airport

    Near Beijing Daxing Intl Airport

    · Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport
    · Fairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport
    · Radisson Hotel, Beijing Daxing Airport

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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Beijing

Tuesday

Air China

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Friday

Air China

Air China

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Direct returns

Beijing to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tuesday

Air China

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Air China

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Washington, D.C. (IAD)