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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £835. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.£369 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £369, select.
Beijing.£369 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £369, select.
Beijing.£380 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From £380, select.
Beijing.£436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From £436, select.
Beijing.£446 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £446, select.
Beijing.£448 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £448, select.
Beijing.£449 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £449, select.
Beijing.£449 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £449, select.
Beijing.£452 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £452, select.
Beijing.£480 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £480, select.
Beijing.£515 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £515, select.
Beijing.£641 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From £641, select.
Beijing.£737 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From £737, select.
Beijing.£737 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From £737, select.
Beijing.£769 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From £769, select.
Beijing.£769 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From £769, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from £641
Jul
from £448
Aug
from £380
Sep
from £436
Oct
from £369
Nov
from £446
Dec
from £369
Jan
from £449
Feb
from £452
Mar
from £449
Apr
from £480
May
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Alternative Washington Dulles to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Washington Dulles to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Beijing Capital

16 miles from central Beijing
Closest
from £380
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Beijing Daxing

28 miles from central Beijing
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from £369
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Washington D.C. to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£369
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time16 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Beijing is £664. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
16 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Beijing.
Air China flies direct from Washington Dulles to Beijing.
As of June 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Beijing is usually November.
If you're flying from Washington Dulles Airport, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Daxing – which is 27.8 miles away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from £664.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 16 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Saudia and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing.

Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Beijing: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing and you'll be travelling for around 15 hours 25 minutes.

  • Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located. Beijing observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take your pick of two weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAD to PEK is the 17:35 Air China service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 18:00 with Air China.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to Beijing flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Begin your trip at IAD and travel nonstop to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). That will be your arrival point when searching for Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing tickets.

  • Air China is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing.

  • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from IAD to Beijing with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

  • Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Washington DC, IAD can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Beijing

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing flight is £369. The cheapest price for a return flight is £664. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flights from IAD to Beijing by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.

  • September is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Finding a cheap flight from IAD to Beijing couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a cheaper option becomes available.

  • Find an affordable flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is about 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of Beijing. Following your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can check in after your IAD to Beijing flight:

Best time to go to Beijing

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing. August is the busiest month for a trip to Beijing. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in December.

  • Before locking in your Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from IAD to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 4ºC on average.

More about Beijing

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are essential stops on your Beijing itinerary.

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Beijing, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 113 kms (70 miles) southeast to Tianjin to tick off its top sights. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 418 kms (260 miles) south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.

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