Find cheap airlines flights from Beijing to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Beijing to Washington D.C., including Air China, Hainan Airlines, and United Airlines. Air China has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Beijing to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Beijing to Washington D.C.: One way flights from $997, round trip flights from $1,714. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Beijing to Washington D.C. are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Beijing to Washington D.C.

The distance between Beijing and Washington D.C. is approximately 11,146.18 km. It takes around 15 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Beijing to Washington D.C.. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$485
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$909
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,146.18 km
Average flight time15 hours 10 minutes
Popular airlineAir China
Flight statistics for the Beijing–Washington D.C. route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Beijing to Washington D.C.

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Beijing to Washington D.C.?

The average price of one-way flights from Beijing to Washington D.C. purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Beijing to Washington D.C. is Oct, with an average price of $675; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jan, with an average price of up to $1,184.

$1,184
$930
$675
$421
    Cheapest
  • $1,184
    Jan
  • $859
    Feb
  • $940
    Mar
  • $803
    Apr
  • $697
    May
  • $937
    Jun
  • $1,087
    Jul
  • $1,079
    Aug
  • $966
    Sep
  • $675
    Oct
  • $719
    Nov
  • $824
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Beijing to Washington D.C.?

Average price of round-trip flights from Beijing to Washington D.C. purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Beijing to Washington D.C. is Dec, with an average price of $918; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Sep, with an average price of up to $4,216.

$4,216
$2,567
$918
0
    Cheapest
  • $2,015
    Jan
  • $1,502
    Feb
  • $1,268
    Mar
  • $1,538
    Apr
  • $1,256
    May
  • $1,388
    Jun
  • $1,957
    Jul
  • $2,549
    Aug
  • $4,216
    Sep
  • $1,224
    Oct
  • $1,157
    Nov
  • $918
    Dec

What's the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to Washington D.C.?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Beijing to Washington D.C. on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to Washington D.C. is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thu, as prices are usually highest then.

$1,470
$1,149
$829
$508
    Cheapest
  • $1,018
    Mon
  • $1,135
    Tue
  • $828
    Wed
  • $1,469
    Thu
  • $1,155
    Fri
  • $1,065
    Sat
  • $846
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Beijing to Washington D.C. (BJS-WAS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as $485 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PKX to IAD on Mon, Jan 26), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $909 departing on Mon, Jan 26 and returning on Thu, Jan 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Beijing to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: Air China Hainan Airlines Korean Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 15 hours 10 minutes to fly from Beijing (BJS) to Washington D.C. (WAS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Beijing to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: -/M/-/-/T/-/- -- CA817 (17:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Beijing to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jan 26, with one-way flights priced at just $485.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Washington D.C. is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Washington D.C. on January 30, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $482.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Beijing Capital International Airport to Dulles International Airport (PEK-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Dulles International Airport (IAD) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
  • The time difference between Washington D.C. and Beijing is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.