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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 Capital 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

Tue, Jul 15 - Mon, Sep 15
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1:30 pm - 3:35 pmIAD-PEK
38h 05m1 stop
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12:10 am - 11:45 amPEK-IAD
23h 35m1 stop
$975Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Mon, Oct 13
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1:30 pm - 3:35 pmIAD-PEK
38h 05m1 stop
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12:10 am - 11:45 amPEK-IAD
23h 35m1 stop
$976Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 7
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1:30 pm - 9:40 amIAD-PEK
32h 10m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 10:55 amPEK-IAD
28h 25m1 stop
$1,032Korean Air
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Feb 24
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1:15 pm - 9:30 pmIAD-PEK
20h 15m1 stop
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1:30 am - 9:50 amPEK-IAD
21h 20m1 stop
$1,064Korean Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 14
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6:09 pm - 3:10 pmIAD-PEK
33h 01m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 12:23 amPEK-IAD
23h 03m1 stop
$1,182
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 17
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10:10 pm - 6:15 pmIAD-PEK
32h 05m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 9:17 pmPEK-IAD
20h 17m1 stop
$1,183Air China
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Tue, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 13
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8:19 pm - 9:30 amIAD-PEK
49h 11m2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:32 amPEK-IAD
32h 52m2 stops
$1,186Asiana Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 15
Air China Logo
6:30 am - 6:15 pmIAD-PEK
23h 45m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 9:10 pmPEK-IAD
20h 10m1 stop
$1,210Air China
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Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 21
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6:25 am - 3:10 pmIAD-PEK
20h 45m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 12:23 amPEK-IAD
23h 03m1 stop
$1,214
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Tue, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 13
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6:30 am - 2:00 pmIAD-PEK
43h 30m2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:32 amPEK-IAD
32h 52m2 stops
$1,222Asiana Airlines
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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.

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Planning a trip from Washington, D.C. to Beijing? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday 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 Fridays 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 March, where tickets cost $1,225 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,381 and $2,175 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 $2,302, 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$558
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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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 $558 for a one-way ticket and $975 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Beijing Capital Airport.

  • 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 $1,506 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 $1,873 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • 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 $854 or less one-way and $1,642 or less round-trip.

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

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Beijing Capital

Tuesday

Air China

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Friday

Air China

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Beijing Capital to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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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 1084 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
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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!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2025LAS - ICN
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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

Korean Air is unlike any other major airline I have flown with. The grace and respect that the staff has from check in to de-boarding is unmatched. The flight attendants this time were especially wonderful to my five little children. They helped us rearrange to more suitable seating, brought our children’s meals, and patiently waited for them in the aisles when they had to use the bathroom. We felt so welcome and comfortable. I really appreciate the meal voucher when our flight was delayed. I am grateful to have had such an stress-free experience.

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

It's good overall. Flight was packed. Inflight entertainment choices were lacking.

They did an excellent job helping me with a wheelchair. I couldn’t have asked for any better help.

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

Great except for the delay in Korea. Korean Air did a great job setting up a hotel for the night. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they were outstanding.

The flight was on time and very quick, as expected, but the leg room isn't great in coach seats.

Just a typical domestic poor flight nothing more. There is no food choices in such a flight. Crew doesn't really care if you are on-board or not

Overall the experience was ok. My two complaints are that the food is absolutely disgusting. The movies in the flight to Japan were a completely different selection than the ones on the way back. So if you’re looking forward to watching a certain move on the way back, think again.

That food is absolutely disgusting. Bring your own meals because the food not only smells fowl but tastes even more so. Jesus, I’d rather just eat a protein bar.

Everything was great. Wifi was down,but that didn't matter to me.

The staff are very kind ,friendly and helpful .This is my first time flying with ANA and surely will fly again.

Hard to explain because we thought we were booking ANA airlines, not ANA operated via United, so we were disappointed, but for what it’s worth, everything went smooth and loved the movie selections. The food was okay, processed and full of preservatives, so vs what we were expecting with ANA it was different

The best best best flight experience I have ever had. And I fly A LOT. THANK YOU, ANA!!!

My wife and I liked everything except the cold breakfast

When booking the flight i picked it because it said flying with ana even on our e-ticket as well but I showed up to the airport and I flew with united. I have flew with both airlines before and I prefer ana for the food quality and comfortable. So I was disappointed in that outcome and felt the food gave me minor ibs. The whole thing was missing leading with not getting what I thought I was paying for. Felt a bait and switched. Do not have confidence in using this app in the future trips

This was a large plane with an upper deck. It seems like business was upstairs. If it was a US airline then I would say I sat in economy plus, but I think it was just economy. Though since ANA would not allow me to choose seats for the price it may have been plus. Lots of movies to choose from, and good service.

Thankful for the staff who provided blankets cause the plane was quite cold and no way to adjust the airflow in the seats next to the bathroom.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

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.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

The plane was over an hour late taking off... the plane was rather tired looking, seat cushion was thin and uncomfortable, the sound on my entertainment system wasn't working... crew are not friendly.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

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