How long is the flight from China to District of Columbia?

On average, it takes 15h 30m to fly from China to District of Columbia if you fly out of Beijing (the most popular airport in China) and into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (the most popular airport in District of Columbia). If you’re flying out of Shanghai and into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 23h 39m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to District of Columbia?

Air China, Emirates, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from China to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to District of Columbia?

Prices for flights from China to District of Columbia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to District of Columbia?

The number of operators available for flights from China to District of Columbia is 2 as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to District of Columbia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to District of Columbia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$599 Cheap Flights from China to District of Columbia in 2026

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6:15 pm - 9:05 am

PVG

IAD

27h 50m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 9:15 am

IAD

PVG

29h 40m

1 stop

$1,098Etihad Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Mar 9

6:15 pm - 9:05 am

PVG

IAD

27h 50m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 9:15 am

IAD

PVG

29h 40m

1 stop

$1,120Etihad Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Mar 12

1:30 pm - 8:43 pm

PVG

DCA

20h 13m

2 stops

7:50 am - 6:45 pm

DCA

PVG

21h 55m

1 stop

$1,203United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Mar 8

1:30 pm - 11:13 pm

PVG

IAD

22h 43m

2 stops

10:10 pm - 6:45 pm

IAD

PVG

55h 35m

2 stops

$1,203United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

2:15 pm - 10:05 am

CAN

IAD

31h 50m

1 stop

3:40 pm - 1:05 pm

IAD

CAN

33h 25m

2 stops

$1,214ANA

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

2:15 pm - 3:50 pm

CAN

IAD

37h 35m

1 stop

12:50 pm - 1:05 pm

IAD

CAN

36h 15m

1 stop

$1,249ANA

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

6:25 pm - 9:50 am

SHA

IAD

28h 25m

1 stop

11:50 am - 5:10 pm

IAD

SHA

40h 20m

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$1,275Korean Air

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Mar 10

6:25 pm - 9:50 am

SHA

IAD

28h 25m

1 stop

11:50 am - 5:10 pm

IAD

SHA

40h 20m

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$1,349Korean Air

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Mar 8

8:25 pm - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

35h 05m

1 stop

11:00 pm - 8:05 pm

IAD

SHA

33h 05m

1 stop

$1,386Air China

Thu, Jul 2 - Tue, Aug 11

1:55 pm - 7:30 pm

SHA

IAD

41h 35m

1 stop

11:00 pm - 4:00 pm

IAD

SHA

29h 00m

1 stop

$1,387Air China

Thu, Jul 2 - Tue, Aug 11

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Etihad Airways flights from China to District of Columbia

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Etihad Airways

Dec 6

PVG6:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

27h 50m

1 stop

IAD9:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 9

IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 40m

1 stop

PVG9:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

$1,098

Etihad Airways

Dec 6

PVG6:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

27h 50m

1 stop

IAD9:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 12

IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 40m

1 stop

PVG9:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

$1,120

Korean Air flights from China to District of Columbia

Our best Korean Air deals on China to District of Columbia flight tickets

Korean Air

Dec 7

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 10

IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 20m

1 stop

SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,275

Korean Air

Sep 15

PEK6:30 pmBeijing Capital

28h 35m

1 stop

IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 17

IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

PEK10:15 pmBeijing Capital

$1,302

Korean Air

Dec 6

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

21h 20m

1 stop

IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 8

IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

PEK10:15 pmBeijing Capital

$1,317

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/6

6:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/9

2:35 pm-9:15 am

1 stop29h 40m

$1,098

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/6

6:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/12

2:35 pm-9:15 am

1 stop29h 40m

$1,120

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

1:30 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops20h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/8

7:50 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,203

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/5

1:30 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops22h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/8

10:10 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops55h 35m

$1,203

GuangzhouWashington, D.C.

CAN - IAD

CANIAD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/1

2:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop31h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/7

3:40 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,214

GuangzhouWashington, D.C.

CAN - IAD

CANIAD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/1

2:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/7

12:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,249

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/7

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/10

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$1,275

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/6

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/8

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$1,349

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/2

8:25 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

11:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,386

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/2

1:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

11:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$1,387

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, December is the cheapest month to fly from China to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $870. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in December, then you should wait until November to fly from China, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $884.

What is the cheapest China to District of Columbia flight route?

Fly from Beijing Capital to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl for the best China - District of Columbia flight prices

What cabin class options are available on China to District of Columbia flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on China to District of Columbia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on China to District of Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to District of Columbia flight.

Cheap China to District of Columbia flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$1,315
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Wed and Sat
Airports in District of Columbia	2 airports

The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from China in the past 72 hours is $1,315. The best round-trip flight deal from China to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,725.

The fastest flight from China to District of Columbia takes 15h 30m

Direct flights go from China to District of Columbia on Wednesday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Air China.

There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From China there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from China to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to District of Columbia?
Prices for flights from China to District of Columbia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to District of Columbia?
The number of operators available for flights from China to District of Columbia is 2 as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to District of Columbia?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to District of Columbia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from China to District of Columbia?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between China and District of Columbia, the leading plane model is Boeing 747, making up 93.18% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777-300 with 6.82%.

Best airlines flying from China to District of Columbia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
ANA	PriceFrom $1,270	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,231 reviews		Search ANA flights

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