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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$1,155
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,229
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,446
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$1,106
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$1,106
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,123
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$2,307
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$1,003
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$1,122
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$1,506
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$1,106
Tianjin
Tianjin2 stops$1,122
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$1,155
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,229
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,446
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$1,106
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$1,106
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,123
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$2,307
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$1,003
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$1,122
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$1,506
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$1,106
Tianjin
Tianjin2 stops$1,122

Book Cheap Washington, D.C. to China Plane Tickets

 
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 China 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 5:50 am
IAD
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PEK
28h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:50 pm
PEK
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IAD
25h 05m
1 stop
$1,081Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 5:50 am
IAD
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PEK
28h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 11:35 am
PEK
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IAD
40h 15m
1 stop
$1,082Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Nov 3
Korean Air Logo
1:15 pm - 9:40 am
IAD
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PEK
32h 25m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
10:40 am - 9:50 am
PEK
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IAD
36h 10m
1 stop
$1,106Korean Air
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
ANA Logo
12:15 pm - 8:15 pm
IAD
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PEK
20h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
8:20 am - 10:05 am
PEK
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IAD
37h 45m
1 stop
$1,107ANA
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
Korean Air Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 pm
IAD
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PEK
26h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:30 pm - 11:05 am
PEK
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IAD
28h 35m
1 stop
$1,111Korean Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23
ANA Logo
9:30 am - 8:15 pm
DCA
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PEK
46h 45m
2 stops
ANA Logo
3:10 pm - 3:38 pm
PEK
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DCA
36h 28m
2 stops
$1,123ANA
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, May 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:55 am - 12:05 pm
DCA
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SHA
42h 10m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 11:59 pm
SHA
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DCA
46h 39m
2 stops
$1,208Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 28 - Fri, May 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:50 pm - 3:35 pm
DCA
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SHA
55h 45m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 12:30 am
SHA
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DCA
43h 40m
2 stops
$1,215Cathay Pacific
Sun, May 17 - Thu, Jun 4
Air China Logo
6:20 am - 9:50 pm
BWI
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SHA
27h 30m
2 stops
Air China Logo
1:55 pm - 7:24 am
SHA
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BWI
29h 29m
2 stops
$2,192Air China
Sun, May 24 - Sun, Jun 7
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 9:50 pm
BWI
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SHA
26h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 7:24 am
SHA
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BWI
46h 59m
2 stops
$2,220Air China
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to China flights

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

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to China flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to China from Washington, D.C. found in the last 72 hours was to Beijing, at $1,195 round-trip. The most popular route is from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,195.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to China?

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.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to China, 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. to China is January, when tickets cost $933 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,746 and $1,633 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to China?

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. to China, 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. to China, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$566
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

FAQs - booking China flights

  • Can I fly from Washington, D.C., to China in first class?

    The best way to kill time on a long flight to China is by sleeping; you'll be able to sleep easily when you fly first class. Airlines like Air China will provide you with a lie-flat seat for comfort.

  • Where do airlines often stop between Washington, D.C., and China for layovers?

    Airlines will stop in many places for layovers when traveling from Washington, D.C., to China. Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Incheon International Airport (ICN ) are some of the common layover locations.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Washington, D.C., to China?

    You will need to have a valid passport to fly to China, and you will also need to obtain a visa. If you plan to visit China more than once, consider getting a 10-year multiple-entry visa that you can utilize for the next decade.

  • What can I do to make a flight from Washington, D.C., to China sustainable?

    Making a more sustainable trip from Washington, D.C., to China can be as simple as selecting the right airline to fly with. Turkish Airlines, for instance, is working on becoming carbon-neutral by routinely upgrading its fleet and using more fuel-efficient gas in its aircraft.

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

    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 China.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to China 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 China?

    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 from Washington, D.C. to China with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Washington, D.C. to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to China

  • When flying from Washington, D.C., to China, you can leave from either Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) or Dulles International Airport (IAD). BWI will be the better option for those who live in Maryland, while IAD will be the right choice for those who live in Virginia.
  • In addition to considering which airport you would like to depart from when flying from Washington, D.C., to China, you'll also need to consider which airport you would like to arrive at in China. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is ideal for those visiting Beijing, while Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) will be better for those traveling to Shanghai.
  • Those wishing to fly from Washington, D.C., to China will only sometimes be able to catch flights on the domestic airlines they're used to flying with. Air China, Egypt Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines will be the leading airlines that will fly you to China. Make sure you research each airline for amenities and pricing before deciding which one you would like to fly while going to China.
  • Flying from Washington, D.C., to China on a nonstop flight is not usually possible because of how far the two countries are from each other. You can, however, find one-stop flights that'll take you to China in under 30 hours. Look for them instead of flights with multiple stops that will have you flying for the better part of two days.
  • Getting to the airport two to three hours early is essential when flying internationally from Washington, D.C., to China. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has lounges like The Club BWI that you can use to relax before your flights. Dulles International Airport (IAD) also has some lounge options, such as the Turkish Airlines Lounge.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1175 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.6Boarding
7.8Food
8.7Crew
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

The staff is amazing, I cannot stress that enough! The food is really good and snacks at stations to take for yourselves. Economy seating is fine, not the most comfortable, but our friends in Premium Economy said they were very comfortable! Decent entertainment options, but being built in, you have to use their cheap headsets unless you have your own plug in ones. I only have Bluetooth earbuds.

8.0 ExcellentSarah, Apr 2026
SEA - HND
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The staff is amazing, I cannot stress that enough! The food is really good and snacks at stations to take for yourselves. Economy seating is fine, not the most comfortable, but our friends in Premium Economy said they were very comfortable! Decent entertainment options, but being built in, you have to use their cheap headsets unless you have your own plug in ones. I only have Bluetooth earbuds.

It was good. The crew was efficient, food was good

Seats were extremely cramped even for economy. Food was atrocious. Crew was fine but no follow up, additional drinks offered etc. For a 14 hour flight I expected more.

Boarding was good. Inflight service was good. Alcoholic drinks could have been served free.

Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

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.

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

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

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

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.

Vegetarian selection could be better. Bread was too hard to chew.

Crew was friendly and competent. Food, wine, and entertainment were excellent except the raw tuna on the flight to Split. Recommend against serving that - at least as the only option. Many medical conditions do not allow people to eat raw fish.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Wifi took a while to kick in and we had a maintenance issue that took over 40 mins at the gate in Washington before pulling back

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Very bad boarding staff. I was flying business. We were stashed in a bus as much as it could be filled with business then economy passengers. By the time we have reached the plane we have waithed 10 more minutes inside the bus mext to the plane because of some documental work in the plane. I guess TGS -Turkish Airlines Ground Services forgot yo radio the plane if it was ready.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

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

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

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.

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