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$587 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$976
Typical prices: $1,216-$1,448
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/22Tue 5/5
IAD - PEK • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,381
Typical prices: $1,556-$2,111
Air China
Tue 4/14Fri 6/12
IAD - PEK • Non-stop
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Use the AeroTrain at IAD for quick terminal access.
The Airport Express Train at PEK reaches the city fast.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing (IAD-PEK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5
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6:10 am - 1:25 am
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7:25 am - 5:40 am
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34h 15m
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$976Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 18
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$1,002Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19
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$1,009Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, May 4
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1:15 pm - 9:30 pm
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20h 15m
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1:30 pm - 11:15 am
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33h 45m
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$1,019Korean Air
Tue, Apr 21 - Sun, Apr 26
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$1,028Korean Air
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, May 4
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$1,034Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 12
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12:15 pm - 8:15 pm
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$1,044ANA
Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Oct 16
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1:50 am - 6:35 pm
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$1,045EVA Air
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12
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$1,047Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 4
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Beijing Capital Airport on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is April, where tickets cost $1,303 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,554 and $2,068 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,527, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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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 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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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$559
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Beijing based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport was $587 for a one-way ticket and $1,002 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Beijing Capital Airport?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Washington, D.C. and Beijing Capital Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Washington, D.C. from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and will be arriving at Beijing Capital.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

    The Boeing 747 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Beijing Capital Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport on Tuesday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing, Korean Air or ANA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing are Korean Air and ANA. With an average price for the route of $1,590 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,815 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Beijing Capital Airport from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Beijing Capital Airport with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline. Booking your flights between Washington, D.C. and PEK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Beijing Capital Airport from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $478 or less one-way and $1,302 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Beijing Capital.
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Beijing Capital

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Air China

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Direct returns

Beijing Capital to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1202 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.7Crew
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Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
ICN - SFO
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Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Flight was late boarding. United crew were not friendly and cordial unlike the ANA crew.

Seat was broken. Check in was not possible until we reached the gate, by then we were separated.

The food was not great; but I don’t expect much from airline food. However, the staff was incredible! I had gotten to the gate when I realized I had left my computer at the security checkpoint! I told a staff member and she said, “well, you will miss this flight if you go back to get it” It was a long way from the gate. I asked if I might get on the next flight. She sent for another staff member, and he took me to the gate desk. He found an open seat, and said,”okay, go run to get your computer, I will get you a new boarding pass.” I rran back, retrieved my computer, and returned to the gate. It was closed, but I found the gate nearby where the next ANA flight was leaving. Another staff member was ready for me, and printed me a new pass, and even made sure I still had an aisle seat that I requested! I got in line and continued my trip. These people are amazing, helpful, and friendly. My trip could have been ruined, or postponed at a great expense, but they saved the day! 5 stars!!!!

I originally thought I was booking with ANA airlines and didn't see "operated by United" until the day of. I even thought the United check-in update was a scam so ended up checking in 3 hours before the flight, causing separate seating and uncomfortable middle seats.

Very disappointing. Our flight was delayed for almost 6 hours with the lost time disrupting our travel plans. United should have known that any delay (approximately and hour) triggered a no-fly/work because according to the FAA they had to many flight hours. After the mechanical delay (approximately an hour) we had to wait for a fresh crew change. Seems to me that United could have anticipated this incident. Again, a very disappointing travel experience.

Excellent crew, food and comfort from LA to Narita. Flight from Narita to Manila was just okay, Food and comfort needs to improve. The business class was not comfortable.

Lots of leg room in premium. Departed exactly on time. Friendly crew.

Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

Very good, i got two seats for myself, and was comfortable with the blanket i got

I hated the FRA Airport. Confusing signage, including the path to Immigration and Security It seems that the airport grew haphazardly over the years. I have been through multiple WW Hubs with much better experiences.

Economy Priority seats are extremely uncomfortable. There is no way to escape the boxed in feeling, particularely because the distance between to rows are too short, the hard edge of the front row is keeping legs confined. There is no elevated place to put your feet. I am of average, European size.

Terrible. Both flights were significantly delayed, no luggage, made me check my small bag when many, many others had much larger carry-ons, not even a bottle of water . . . I will not fly Discover Airlines again.

I was deceived on the Kayak site expecting a ticket, but instead finding a "standby" reservation. When I tried to change the ticket, I paid almost twice the price of the original ticket. Then, the airline refused to give me the reserved seat I had chosen and paid for. I think I deserve a refund for this leg of my trip because I was doubly charged and did not receive what I had paid for. I put in a complaint with Lufthansa because the ticket was sold originally sold as a flight they listed. Someone here needs to take responsibility.

Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

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