Cheap flights from Beijing to Washington

2 nonstop flights a week. Operated by Air China, about 15h 30m in the air, 6,926 mi (11,147 km). Tickets from $593, nonstop from $987.

Flights from Beijing to Washington

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Prices by day: Beijing to Washington

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Beijing to Washington at a glance

flight time, nonstop
15h 30m
straight-line distance
6,926 mi (11,147 km)
flights a week
2
next flight
10 November
departure time
16:00
lowest price, with a connection, 19 November
$593
lowest nonstop price
$987
airline
1

Beijing to Washington ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $593. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is April 2027: from $777. The average across months is $678.

Beijing to Washington flight schedule

2 flights a week. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
CA 817
Air China
16:00 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
18:30 Washington Dulles International
15h 30m
Tue, Fri
Boeing 747

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Washington is 13 hours behind Beijing. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Beijing to Washington

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Beijing to Washington depart and land

Departure from Beijing

2 flights a week, terminal 3, 16 mi (25 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Washington

2 flights a week, 22 mi (36 km) from the city centre

When to visit Washington

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, September and October, +20° to +26° by day. In November it is +14° by day and +4° at night, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+6° −2° 8 days
Feb
+9° −1° 10 days
Mar
+15° +3° 8 days
Apr
+20° +8° 11 days
May
+24° +13° 12 days
Jun
+29° +18° 12 days
Jul
+31° +21° 16 days
Aug
+30° +20° 13 days
Sep
+26° +17° 11 days
Oct
+20° +10° 8 days
Nov
+14° +4° 8 days
Dec
+9° 0° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Beijing to Washington?
A nonstop flight takes 15 hours 30 minutes on average.
How far is Washington from Beijing?
6,926 mi (11,147 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Beijing to Washington?
Air China (2 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Beijing to Washington?
There are 2 a week, about 0.3 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Beijing to Washington?
The flight departs at 16:00 (CA817). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Washington?
November 2026: tickets from $593. The most expensive is April 2027, from $777.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Beijing to Washington?
19 November 2026 (Thursday): from $593 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Beijing to Washington?
Air China: nonstop tickets from $987 on 17 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Washington?
Washington is 13 hours behind Beijing. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Beijing airport do flights to Washington leave from?
Beijing Capital International (2 a week).