Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Beijing?

Incheon (ICN) was the most common stop: 37% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Washington, D.C. and Beijing have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 236 minutes.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Beijing on average per week?

The number of flights available between Washington, D.C. and Beijing is 2 per week as of April 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 50% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Beijing?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Beijing vary, but if you’re flying out of Washington, D.C. and flying into Beijing Capital Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 19h 25m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Beijing is flying from Baltimore to Beijing Capital Airport, which will take roughly 21h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $925.

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

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

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

According to our data, Air China have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 16% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Flights connecting via Tokyo (HND) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 00m.

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

Friday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Tokyo (HND) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 23m.

What airlines fly to Beijing?

Air China, Korean Air and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Beijing from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Air China is the first choice among our users, with 78% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Beijing. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Beijing on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

There are 6 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Beijing.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Beijing may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Beijing. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:15 pm - 9:30 pm

IAD

PEK

20h 15m

1 stop

1:30 am - 11:05 am

PEK

IAD

21h 35m

1 stop

$1,127Korean Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22

9:45 pm - 5:50 am

IAD

PEK

20h 05m

1 stop

7:20 am - 11:35 am

PEK

IAD

40h 15m

1 stop

$1,128Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 9

9:45 pm - 5:50 am

IAD

PEK

20h 05m

1 stop

7:20 am - 11:35 am

PEK

IAD

40h 15m

1 stop

$1,129Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 9

12:35 pm - 8:15 pm

IAD

PEK

43h 40m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 10:05 am

PEK

IAD

30h 55m

1 stop

$1,130ANA

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7

12:35 pm - 12:00 pm

IAD

PEK

35h 25m

2 stops

8:25 am - 7:14 pm

PEK

IAD

23h 49m

2 stops

$1,138ANA

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 18

7:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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PKX

32h 00m

2 stops

1:45 am - 7:15 pm

PKX

DCA

29h 30m

2 stops

$1,266Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6

3:55 pm - 2:40 pm

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PKX

34h 45m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 5:42 pm

PKX

DCA

35h 02m

2 stops

$1,310Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 20

6:40 pm - 7:45 pm

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PEK

37h 05m

2 stops

8:25 am - 7:59 am

PEK

DCA

35h 34m

2 stops

$1,318Japan Airlines

Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 30

9:00 am - 9:30 pm

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PEK

24h 30m

2 stops

11:45 am - 12:11 am

PEK

BWI

24h 26m

2 stops

$1,332Korean Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 30

6:40 pm - 7:45 pm

DCA

PEK

37h 05m

2 stops

8:25 am - 7:59 am

PEK

DCA

35h 34m

2 stops

$1,346Japan Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 30

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ANA flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

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ANA

Aug 25

IAD12:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

43h 40m

2 stops

PEK8:15 pmBeijing Capital

Sep 7

PEK3:10 pmBeijing Capital

30h 55m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,130

ANA

Sep 15

IAD12:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 25m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

Nov 18

PEK8:25 amBeijing Capital

23h 49m

2 stops

IAD7:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,138

ANA

Sep 1

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

42h 55m

2 stops

PEK8:15 pmBeijing Capital

Sep 8

PEK8:20 amBeijing Capital

37h 45m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,146

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Sep 1

DCA11:34 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

25h 51m

2 stops

PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

Sep 16

PEK7:40 pmBeijing Capital

37h 19m

2 stops

DCA8:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,277

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Sep 3

DCA6:57 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 48m

2 stops

PEK10:45 amBeijing Capital

Sep 12

PEK3:15 amBeijing Capital

29h 00m

2 stops

DCA8:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,305

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Sep 1

DCA11:34 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 11m

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Sep 15

PEK1:40 pmBeijing Capital

42h 20m

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Sat 9/12

1:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/22

1:30 am-11:05 am

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9:45 pm-5:50 am

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Beijing Capital

Fri 10/9

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$1,128

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/24

9:45 pm-5:50 am

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/9

7:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop40h 15m

$1,129

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

12:35 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops43h 40m

Beijing Capital

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3:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop30h 55m

$1,130

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/15

12:35 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/18

8:25 am-7:14 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$1,138

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PKX

DCAPKX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/23

7:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 10/6

1:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,266

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PKX

DCAPKX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/2

3:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 10/20

6:40 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$1,310

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PEK

DCAPEK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/1

6:40 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/30

8:25 am-7:59 am

2 stops35h 34m

$1,318

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BWI - PEK

BWIPEK

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/11

9:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/30

11:45 am-12:11 am

2 stops24h 26m

$1,332

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PEK

DCAPEK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/8

6:40 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/30

8:25 am-7:59 am

2 stops35h 34m

$1,346

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Beijing?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $266. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in April, then you should wait until March to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $347.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Beijing?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Beijing from Washington, D.C. is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,280. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $1,787. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Beijing.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Beijing flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Beijing from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Beijing for around $1,632 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Beijing from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,328 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to Beijing 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 Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Beijing flight.

How have Washington, D.C. to Beijing flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Beijing flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing

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Best Price Found	$874
Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Direct flights	Wed and Sat
Airports in Beijing	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Beijing from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $874. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,692.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Beijing takes 16h 55m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Beijing on Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 2 airports in Beijing. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Beijing Capital (PEK).

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Beijing by plane?
The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Beijing is 6920.7 mi. Flights usually cover this in 16h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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There are 6 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Beijing as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Beijing.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Beijing may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Beijing. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Washington, D.C. to Beijing is Boeing 747, representing 95.67% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 777-300ER at 1.20%, Boeing 777-300 at 1.20%, and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 0.72%.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Beijing?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Washington, D.C. and Beijing, the leading airline is Air China, making up 55% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include ANA with 11%, Korean Air with 8%, and Turkish Airlines with 8%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,341 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,033	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,214 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,262	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 148 reviews	Search Air China flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,281	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,672 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,294	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,199 reviews	Search ANA flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,562	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,956 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

Air China Flights From Washington, D.C. to Beijing
Air China flies from Washington, D.C. to Beijing around 2 times per week, with 148 momondo users rating the airline 7.3/10. The cheapest Air China deal from Washington, D.C. to Beijing in the last 72 hours was $1,262 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $1,559 for Air China flights on this route.

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