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Air China Logo
12:35 pm - 11:00 amIAD-PVG
34h 25m2 stops
Air China Logo
7:10 am - 6:36 amPVG-IAD
35h 26m2 stops
$1,014Air China
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Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Apr 7
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2:35 pm - 2:15 pmIAD-PVG
34h 40m3 stops
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8:55 am - 8:54 pmPVG-IAD
24h 59m2 stops
$1,018Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Mar 5
Air China Logo
10:10 pm - 11:20 pmIAD-PVG
36h 10m2 stops
Air China Logo
9:10 pm - 7:31 amPVG-IAD
47h 21m2 stops
$1,020Air China
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
Korean Air Logo
11:50 am - 8:25 pmIAD-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
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11:20 am - 10:50 amPVG-IAD
35h 30m1 stop
$1,054Korean Air
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Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Mar 23
Korean Air Logo
11:50 am - 5:10 pmIAD-SHA
40h 20m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 9:50 amSHA-IAD
28h 25m1 stop
$1,073Korean Air
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 7
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pmBWI-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 10:59 pmPVG-BWI
17h 29m1 stop
$1,202Delta
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pmBWI-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:02 amPVG-BWI
28h 02m2 stops
$1,206Delta
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 4:15 pmIAD-PEK
30h 00m1 stop
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12:50 am - 12:45 pmPEK-IAD
23h 55m1 stop
$1,209Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Thu, Mar 12
ANA Logo
10:45 am - 12:15 pmBWI-SHA
37h 30m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 1:57 pmSHA-BWI
36h 22m2 stops
$1,453ANA
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Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 27
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6:15 am - 12:25 pmBWI-SHA
41h 10m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 9:21 pmSHA-BWI
44h 41m2 stops
$2,047ANA
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Sun, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 11

ANA flights from Washington, D.C. to China

Our best ANA deals on Washington, D.C. to China flight tickets
ANA
Apr 8
IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 25m
1 stop
PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 27
PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
20h 30m
1 stop
IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
ANA
Nov 24
IAD11:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 8
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
ANA
Dec 4
IAD11:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
PVG9:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 24
PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
19h 35m
1 stop
IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Korean Air flights from Washington, D.C. to China

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Korean Air
Nov 24
IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
PVG8:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 26
PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
38h 00m
1 stop
IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Korean Air
Feb 8
IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
35h 45m
1 stop
PVG12:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 28
PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 15m
1 stop
IAD11:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Korean Air
Feb 1
IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
40h 20m
1 stop
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 7
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/17

12:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

7:10 am-6:36 am

2 stops35h 26m

$1,014

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/5

2:35 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/5

8:55 am-8:54 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$1,018

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

10:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

9:10 pm-7:31 am

2 stops47h 21m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

11:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/7

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,073

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

5:30 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$1,202

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

6:00 pm-10:02 am

2 stops28h 02m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/13

9:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/12

12:50 am-12:45 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,209

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/19

10:45 am-12:15 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/27

1:35 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$1,453

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - SHA

BWISHA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/4

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

1:40 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops44h 41m

$2,047

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,100. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to China from Washington, D.C. during October instead. Flights to China in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $1,140.

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

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,465. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to China on Monday is $1,665.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. to China flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to China in the evening for as low as $1,331. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,826 on average. Flights to China from Washington, D.C. in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around $1,320 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,190 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to China flight.

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Best Price Found

$710

Fastest flight time

16h 55m

Direct flights

Wed and Sat

Airports in China

1 airport
The best one-way flight to China from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $710. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,346.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to China takes 16h 55m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to China on Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near China: Beijing Capital (PEK)
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  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your China 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.

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7.4
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7.2
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7.2
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7.6
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8.4
1,170 reviews
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7.4
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7.9
8,001 reviews
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1,010 reviews
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