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$578+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Beijing, China (BJS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BJS
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,114
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$582
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,676

Good round-trip deal

$1,243 or less

Good one-way deal

$688 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/149:40 pmIAD - PEK
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/112:10 amPEK - IAD
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,114
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:15 pmIAD - PEK
1 stop21h 00mKorean Air
Fri 10/176:30 pmPEK - IAD
1 stop28h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$1,125
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:51 amIAD - PEK
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/187:25 amPEK - IAD
2 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,145
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:54 amDCA - PEK
2 stops34h 56mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/77:25 amPEK - DCA
2 stops26h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,152
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3011:51 amIAD - PEK
2 stops34h 59mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/3010:00 amPEK - IAD
2 stops36h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$1,195
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:55 amIAD - PEK
1 stop23h 25mEmirates
Wed 2/1111:40 pmPEK - IAD
1 stop45h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$1,208
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1611:00 pmIAD - PEK
Nonstop16h 55mAir China
Tue 9/304:00 pmPEK - IAD
Nonstop15h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/29$1,279
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:30 amBWI - PEK
2 stops39h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/77:25 amPEK - BWI
2 stops26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,292
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:35 pmDCA - PEK
2 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2912:05 pmPEK - DCA
2 stops44h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,316
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/142:59 pmBWI - PEK
3 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/11:30 amPEK - BWI
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,325
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:00 amBWI - PEK
1 stop34h 30mAir China
Thu 9/189:55 pmPEK - BWI
1 stop22h 11mAir China
Deal found 4/30$1,347
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/269:55 amIAD - PEK
2 stops43h 05mAir Canada
Tue 3/36:55 pmPEK - IAD
2 stops37h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,389

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/14

9:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/1

12:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,114

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/17

1:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/17

6:30 pm-10:55 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,125

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/28

11:51 am-10:50 am

2 stops34h 59m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/18

7:25 am-4:18 pm

2 stops44h 53m

$1,145

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PEK

DCAPEK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/28

12:31 pm-10:50 am

2 stops34h 19m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/18

10:00 am-12:56 am

2 stops26h 56m

$1,152

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/30

11:51 am-10:50 am

2 stops34h 59m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/30

10:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops36h 45m

$1,195

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

10:55 am-10:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/13

6:50 am-8:10 am

1 stop38h 20m

$1,208

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

11:00 pm-3:55 am

Nonstop16h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/30

4:00 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop15h 30m

$1,279

BaltimoreBeijing

BWI - PEK

BWIPEK

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

2:59 pm-9:50 am

3 stops30h 51m

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/1

1:30 am-7:39 pm

2 stops30h 09m

$1,325

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PEK

DCAPEK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

8:59 am-9:30 am

2 stops36h 31m

Beijing Capital

Wed 7/23

10:40 am-9:42 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$1,326

BaltimoreBeijing

BWI - PEK

BWIPEK

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/27

11:47 am-10:50 am

2 stops35h 03m

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/13

7:25 am-10:17 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,342

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Beijing in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Beijing flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Beijing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Beijing flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Beijing flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Beijing flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Beijing from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing, you should look to book at least 12 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing (average of $1,199). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 96% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Beijing flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 8.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Beijing round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,114, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Beijing and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Korean Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,195 and $1,201, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing one-way?

    $613 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $708 and $712, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Beijing is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Beijing Capital. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Beijing Capital or Baltimore/Washington - Beijing Capital.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,707 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $490 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $1,046.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

    Most of the time, Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights that have layovers will stop in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is followed by Tokyo in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles travelers tend to visit Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live more than anywhere else. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $41 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

    If you're on a layover in Tokyo and looking for things to do, consider visiting Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, or Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower can be visited by traveling about 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those on a layover in Tokyo in need of a rental car can book one at Tokyo Haneda for about $73.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights?

    Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights have a layover in San Francisco least often. Istanbul is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Beijing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing (average of $1,199). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$1,174Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,199Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,541Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,542Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,839Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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