What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 0.2% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing have been direct. This means that the vast majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers has been 2, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing covers a distance of 11113 kilometers and has a median flight time of 16 hours and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 24 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should plan accordingly for these extended travel times.

Should I set a price alert for Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights?

Historically, flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing are classified as a regular deal route. This indicates that price fluctuations and deals occur with some consistency. Setting a price alert can be a useful strategy to monitor these changes over time and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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Washington, D.C. to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing typically cost $1293–$1929, with a median of $1657. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only about 5% of recent fares for this long-haul route were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing can be challenging. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert could be beneficial.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Beijing takes about 16h 55m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 28h 45m.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Beijing is approximately 11,113 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant distance means that journeys often involve extended flight times and potential stopovers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1010. January follows closely with a median of $1021, and August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $1055. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower travel costs.

Most itineraries for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing connect at least once, with only about 0.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Regular price: $855 - $1,508

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing is between $855 and $1508. The current lowest deal is $948 with Turkish Airlines, for travel from Nov 6-Nov 15.

now $948

Low $855

High $1,508

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Flights from Washington to Beijing are cheapest in September, with a median price of $1010. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $2099. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $1,010

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,099

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Beijing (PEK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,202

$1,691

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,089

$1,090

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

United Airlines

$1,020

$1,347

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

United Airlines

$1,077

$1,311

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,059

$1,039

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

Korean Air

$1,167

$1,150

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$1,185 → $947

20%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,185 → $947

20%

4 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 27

$1,004 → $947

12 nights

Mar 11 - Mar 23

$1,055 → $1,004

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Washington, D.C. - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Beijing are near the typical level of $1657.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices around $1010

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $1010.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 45m

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing typically have a median duration of 28h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 20% of recent fares are for direct flights, with most options involving connections.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China provides direct flight options on the Washington, D.C. to Beijing route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers a good balance of price and convenience for flights to Beijing.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$972

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International Airport is a good choice for flights to Beijing.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$986

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Cheapest

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative due to its proximity and 30-minute high-speed rail link to Beijing.

📍 ~135 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1,131

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From IAD

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Beijing, China

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Beijing, China

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From IAD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $1146. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices at $1446, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $1692. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance resulted in an average price of $1897, and booking 60+ days out saw prices rise to $2214.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing is considered to be $1293 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1657. Prices typically ranged up to $1929 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing, with a median price of $1010. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $1021. August, while also listed among the cheapest, had a slightly higher median price of $1055. The annual median price for this route across a 270-day window was $1657.

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Washington, D.C. to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Regular price: $855 - $1,508

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing is between $855 and $1508. The current lowest deal is $948 with Turkish Airlines, for travel from Nov 6-Nov 15.

now $948

Low $855

High $1,508

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

September

Cheapest

Flights from $1,010

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,099

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Beijing (PEK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,202

$1,691

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,089

$1,090

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

United Airlines

$1,020

$1,347

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

United Airlines

$1,077

$1,311

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,059

$1,039

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Beijing

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Beijing (PEK)

Korean Air

$1,167

$1,150

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$1,185 → $947

20%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,185 → $947

20%

4 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 27

$1,004 → $947

12 nights

Mar 11 - Mar 23

$1,055 → $1,004

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Washington, D.C. - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Beijing are near the typical level of $1657.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices around $1010

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $1010.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 45m

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing typically have a median duration of 28h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 20% of recent fares are for direct flights, with most options involving connections.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China provides direct flight options on the Washington, D.C. to Beijing route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers a good balance of price and convenience for flights to Beijing.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$972

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International Airport is a good choice for flights to Beijing.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$986

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Cheapest

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative due to its proximity and 30-minute high-speed rail link to Beijing.

Beijing, China

81% AI deal score

$5,363

$4,542

Save $821

Royal Air Maroc

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

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Washington, D.C. to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Washington, D.C. - Beijing route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in September for prices around $1010

Connecting flights average 28h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

How early should I book Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

What's the best month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Should I set a price alert for Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights?

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Washington, D.C. to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

Washington, D.C. - Beijing route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in September for prices around $1010

Connecting flights average 28h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

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Nov 17

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Mar 19

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

How early should I book Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

What's the best month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?