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Beijing.874 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 874 €, select.
Beijing.883 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 883 €, select.
Beijing.883 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 883 €, select.
Beijing.892 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 892 €, select.
Beijing.895 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 895 €, select.
Beijing.895 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 895 €, select.
Beijing.895 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Wed, 25 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 895 €, select.
Beijing.895 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 895 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital flights are currently cheapest in April.
Jun
from 1.451 €
Jul
from 1.176 €
Aug
from 942 €
Sep
from 987 €
Oct
from 978 €
Nov
from 926 €
Dec
from 1.464 €
Jan
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Feb
from 895 €
Mar
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Apr
from 883 €
May
from 1.341 €

Direct flights from Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital

Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington Dulles to Beijing below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Beijing Capital.

Washington D.C. to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found874 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time16 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital is 874 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
16 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital.
Air China flies direct from Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital.
As of June 2025, there are 2 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport on Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 16 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing Capital but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing Capital.

Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Flights from IAD to PEK start from 12:55 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 12:55 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights.

  • Your IAD to PEK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Jetting into Beijing (and then discovering more of China!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.

  • United Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between IAD and PEK:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Newark Liberty International Airport

    • Incheon International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • 486 € is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Return flights start from 874 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from IAD to PEK, reserve your trip ten months ahead of your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to PEK.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:

Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing

  • The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.

  • Beijing Capital International Airport to central Beijing has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.

When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Beijing based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Beijing is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to PEK in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of China, head for Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are the start of reasons to visit.

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