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Cheap flights from Washington to Beijing

2 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by Air China, about 16h 55m in the air, 6,926 mi (11,147 km). Tickets from $578, nonstop from $859.

Flights from Washington to Beijing

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Prices by day: Washington to Beijing

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Best fares from Washington to Beijing

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Cheapest one-way $578 15 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $859 15 January 2027, Air China Cheapest in the next 7 days $588 Tomorrow Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $578

Washington to Beijing at a glance

flight time, nonstop
16h 55m
straight-line distance
6,926 mi (11,147 km)
flights a week
2
flight today
1
departure time
22:00
lowest price, with a connection, 15 January
$578
lowest nonstop price
$859
airline
1

Washington to Beijing ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $578. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is June 2027: from $674. The average across months is $606.

Washington to Beijing flight schedule

2 flights a week, 1 today, 1 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
CA 818
Air China
22:00 Washington Dulles International
03:55 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
16h 55m
Tue, Fri
Boeing 747

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 16 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
CA 818
Air China
23:00 Washington Dulles International
03:55 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
16h 55m
Seasonal
Boeing 747

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

Airlines flying Washington to Beijing

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

Air China2 a week

Airports

Where flights from Washington to Beijing depart and land

Departure from Washington

Washington Dulles International IAD

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

About the airport

Arrival in Beijing

Beijing Capital International PEK

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

About the airport

When to visit Beijing

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +11° by day and +1° at night, with 2 rainy days.

Jan
+2° −7° 1 days
Feb
+6° −5° 2 days
Mar
+15° +2° 4 days
Apr
+22° +9° 3 days
May
+27° +14° 6 days
Jun
+33° +21° 6 days
Jul
+32° +23° 16 days
Aug
+30° +22° 12 days
Sep
+27° +17° 6 days
Oct
+18° +8° 5 days
Nov
+11° +1° 2 days
Dec
+3° −6° 1 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 Washington to Beijing?
A nonstop flight takes 16 hours 55 minutes on average.
How far is Beijing from Washington?
6,926 mi (11,147 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Beijing?
Air China (2 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Washington to Beijing?
1 flight today and 2 a week, about 0.3 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Washington to Beijing?
The flight departs at 22:00 (CA818). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Beijing?
January 2027: tickets from $578. The most expensive is June 2027, from $674.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Washington to Beijing?
15 January 2027 (Friday): from $578 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Washington to Beijing?
Air China: nonstop tickets from $859 on 15 January by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Washington and Beijing?
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Washington. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Washington airport do flights to Beijing leave from?
Washington Dulles International (2 a week).