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$411+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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.
WAS — SHA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:07 amBWI - SHA
2 stops39h 18mAir China
Mon 11/104:30 pmSHA - BWI
2 stops28h 26mAir China
Deal found 10/27$906
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1710:22 amBWI - PVG
3 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/211:35 amPVG - BWI
3 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$952
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:07 amBWI - PVG
2 stops37h 38mAir China
Sat 12/134:30 pmPVG - BWI
2 stops41h 57mAir China
Deal found 10/25$959
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:07 amBWI - PVG
2 stops38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/144:30 pmPVG - BWI
2 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$964
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 - PVG
1 stop22h 45mAir China
Tue 12/212:25 pmPVG - IAD
2 stops32h 06mAir China
Deal found 10/26$971
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 stop22h 55mAir China
Tue 12/28:55 amSHA - IAD
1 stop22h 35mAir China
Deal found 10/26$977
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/1810:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 45mAir China
Mon 12/89:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop34h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/25$991
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 stops39h 15mAir China
Mon 11/109:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop34h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/26$994
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/1011:50 amIAD - PVG
1 stop19h 35mKorean Air
Tue 11/252:00 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop32h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 10/26$1,001
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
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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
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Mon 11/1711:50 amIAD - SHA
1 stop40h 20mKorean Air
Tue 12/26:25 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop28h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 10/28$1,023

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to China flight deals. Data was last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$893
(IEagle)

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 Washington, D.C. (WAS) to China
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 Washington, D.C. (WAS) to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to China.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to China 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to China that are best for you.

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Return

Price

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/17

10:22 am-10:10 am

3 stops34h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/2

12:45 pm-9:36 am

3 stops33h 51m

$1,023

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/27

11:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/23

8:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop38h 00m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/27

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/22

11:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/19

11:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

11:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/26

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/24

2:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/25

11:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/24

11:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,037

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/2

7:07 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/24

5:30 pm-7:56 am

2 stops27h 26m

$1,045

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

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

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/20

9:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/10

4:35 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$1,068

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to China (average of $635). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 28, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Washington, D.C. to China by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, Korean Air, and Delta from Washington, D.C. to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to China?

    For as low as $1,045, Korean Air can have you in China from Washington, D.C. in 25h 33m. Washington, D.C. and China are separated by a distance of 7434 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $484 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from $514 and Turkish Airlines from $525 one-way.

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

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

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

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

    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 China.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to China (average of $635). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 28, 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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