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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 922 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.888 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 888 €, select.
Beijing.894 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 894 €, select.
Beijing.894 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 894 €, select.
Beijing.894 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 894 €, select.
Beijing.922 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 922 €, select.
Beijing.922 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 922 €, select.
Beijing.930 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 930 €, select.
Beijing.930 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 930 €, select.
Beijing.932 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 932 €, select.
Beijing.959 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 959 €, select.
Beijing.959 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 959 €, select.
Beijing.959 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 959 €, select.
Beijing.962 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 962 €, select.
Beijing.964 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 964 €, select.
Beijing.964 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 964 €, select.
Beijing.965 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 965 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 1.281 €
Aug
from 922 €
Sep
from 888 €
Oct
from 964 €
Nov
from 930 €
Dec
from 1.087 €
Jan
from 1.008 €
Feb
from 1.035 €
Mar
from 894 €
Apr
from 959 €
May
from 1.116 €
Jun
from 1.359 €

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Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found888 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time16 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital is 888 €. 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 D.C. to Beijing Capital.
Air China flies direct from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital.
As of July 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Beijing Capital Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
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.

Travelling from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is Washington DC's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) jetting off from here.

  • Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to PEK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Washington DC to PEK with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DCA and PEK include:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • 71% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You can book a direct Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). See if flying from IAD works better for your plans.

  • From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to PEK are available with Air China.

  • On the IAD to PEK route, Air China is the airline most travellers rely on.

  • Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport, Air China has the best track record for timeliness.

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to PEK flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and PEK are:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport flight:

  • Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their final stop as scheduled 77% of the time.

About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

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

  • Central Beijing is around 27 kilometres from Beijing Capital International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport is 445 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 888 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to PEK, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.

  • September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Washington DC to PEK.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Beijing. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.

  • Lock in a Washington DC to PEK plane ticket departing in June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).

More about Beijing

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Beijing Capital International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:

  • Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Beijing to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Beijing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 121 kilometres southeast to Tianjin to check off its leading attractions. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in China, head for Tangshan, roughly 145 kilometres east of Beijing. Tangshan Museum, Tangshan Haichang Ocean Park and Fenghuang Mountain Park are key reasons to visit.

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