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$479+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SHA
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 7, 2026.

This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/79:00 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop29h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/1512:55 am
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$948
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 8/269:00 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/167:30 pm
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,003
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/289:00 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/161:35 am
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,006
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:05 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/1512:55 am
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,018
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/259:00 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/101:35 am
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,033
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 11/38:05 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/1512:55 am
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,036
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 8/289:00 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop29h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/167:30 pm
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,043
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/279:00 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop29h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/167:30 pm
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,073
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/81:15 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop34h 15m
Korean Air
Tue 11/31:15 pm
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop33h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/7$1,091
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/81:15 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop34h 15m
Korean Air
Mon 11/21:15 pm
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop33h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/7$1,099
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/319:00 pm
IAD
-
CAN
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/161:35 am
CAN
-
IAD
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,105
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:15 pm
IAD
-
SHE
1 stop38h 15m
Korean Air
Mon 12/2111:15 am
SHE
-
IAD
1 stop35h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/6$1,106

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dulles Intl to China flight deals. Data was last updated May 7, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$948
(Fareboom)

One-way from

$479
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,457

Good round-trip deal

$1,679 or less

Good one-way deal

$927 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

1:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/15

12:40 pm-11:05 am

1 stop34h 25m

$1,149

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/15

1:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop21h 35m

$1,156
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

1:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 10/4

1:15 am-11:05 am

1 stop21h 50m

$1,199

Washington, D.C.Shenyang

IAD - SHE

IADSHE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/26

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops52h 00m

Shenyang

Tue 11/17

4:30 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,203

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

1:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop33h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 9/13

12:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop34h 40m

$1,241

Washington, D.C.Shenyang

IAD - SHE

IADSHE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/24

9:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Shenyang

Mon 6/22

5:00 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,243

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/30

11:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,253

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/13

6:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,253

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

9:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/12

6:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,293

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

1:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 9/20

12:40 pm-11:05 am

1 stop34h 25m

$1,299

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China (average of $266). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,239). 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 IAD to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 May 7, 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to China delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 236 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to China flights?

Over the last year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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 May 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air,ANA, andTurkish Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,207 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,355 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,692 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Air China
7.3
Good
149 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China?

    Korean Air, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China in just under 28h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 30m. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and China are separated by a distance of 6900 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China are Korean Air ($415), Air China ($510), and ANA ($664).

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Beijing Capital, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to China?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to China?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China (average of $266). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,239). 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 Dulles Intl to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$562Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$815Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$884Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SAUDIACheapest$896Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$961Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EVA AirCheapest$963Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,117Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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