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$411+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to China

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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SHA
Nov 28 — Dec 51
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to China flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$973
(oojo)

One-way from

$411
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,258

Good round-trip deal

$1,239 or less

Good one-way deal

$730 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Guangzhou Baiyun flight deals.
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From District of Columbia to China
One-way flight from District of Columbia to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($321 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to China.
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/2510:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 55mAir China
Tue 12/28:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop22h 35mAir China
Deal found 10/27$977
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/279:10 amIAD - SHA
2 stops35h 45mAir China
Mon 12/17:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop36h 00mAir China
Deal found 10/29$982
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:50 amIAD - PVG
1 stop32h 55mKorean Air
Tue 12/28:50 amPVG - IAD
1 stop38h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 10/28$1,001
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:10 amIAD - PVG
2 stops37h 50mAir China
Mon 11/104:30 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops27h 18mAir China
Deal found 10/27$1,004
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/249:10 amIAD - SHA
2 stops47h 30mAir China
Fri 12/128:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop22h 35mAir China
Deal found 10/29$1,008
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/2510:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 45mAir China
Tue 12/21:40 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops30h 51mAir China
Deal found 10/29$1,011
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/1810:00 pmIAD - CAN
1 stop23h 25mAir China
Fri 12/197:30 amCAN - IAD
1 stop24h 00mAir China
Deal found 10/27$1,011
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2510:00 pmIAD - SHA
1 stop23h 55mAir China
Fri 12/125:30 pmSHA - IAD
2 stops26h 21mAir China
Deal found 10/29$1,013
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/1012:35 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops44h 05mAir China
Thu 11/132:45 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop40h 45mAir China
Deal found 10/27$1,016
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2510:00 pmIAD - CAN
1 stop31h 20mAir China
Mon 4/61:40 pmCAN - IAD
2 stops36h 08mAir China
Deal found 10/28$1,016
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/179:10 amIAD - SHA
2 stops35h 45mAir China
Tue 12/211:30 amSHA - IAD
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 10/28$1,020
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/1012:35 pmIAD - CAN
2 stops33h 50mAir China
Mon 12/18:40 pmCAN - IAD
1 stop34h 50mAir China
Deal found 10/27$1,020

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to China that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

10:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/19

8:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,011

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/8

10:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/12

7:55 am-12:45 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,048

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

4:59 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops62h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/10

10:30 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,049

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

10:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/23

9:30 pm-6:48 am

2 stops46h 18m

$1,049

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

8:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops62h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/9

10:30 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,050

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/2

11:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/29

8:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop38h 00m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/4

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/25

8:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop38h 00m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

11:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/15

11:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

4:30 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/5

6:10 pm-3:46 pm

3 stops34h 36m

$1,066

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/12

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,066

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to China?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to China (average of $635). Flying from District of Columbia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,244). 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 DC to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from District of Columbia to China in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 63% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to China flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to China?

    For as low as $1,011, Air China can have you in China from District of Columbia in 25h 25m. The distance from District of Columbia to China is about 8068 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to China one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for IndiGo. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $505. Users have also found prices from $523 and $525 on Egyptair and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to China 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 District of Columbia to China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to China (average of $635). Flying from District of Columbia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,244). 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 10 airlines flying from District of Columbia to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to China. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$848Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$884Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$983Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,033Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,157Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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