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$478+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — PVG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to China

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$932
(SAUDIA)

One-way from

$478
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,291

Good round-trip deal

$1,102 or less

Good one-way deal

$684 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Guangzhou Baiyun flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to China
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($300 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:50 pmIAD - CAN
2 stops30h 40mSAUDIA
Mon 5/1910:30 pmCAN - IAD
1 stop29h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/16$932
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:40 pmIAD - PEK
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/2612:10 amPEK - IAD
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$977
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1911:00 pmIAD - CAN
1 stop28h 20mAir China
Sat 5/177:40 pmCAN - IAD
2 stops41h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/17$1,015
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/241:15 pmIAD - PEK
1 stop32h 25mKorean Air
Wed 5/71:30 pmPEK - IAD
1 stop33h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/16$1,041
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/181:15 pmIAD - CAN
1 stop34h 15mKorean Air
Thu 5/812:40 pmCAN - IAD
1 stop34h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 4/17$1,046
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:00 pmIAD - CAN
1 stop39h 30mEgyptair
Sun 5/2511:20 pmCAN - IAD
1 stop41h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 4/16$1,060
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:10 amBWI - PVG
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/87:20 amPVG - BWI
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,094
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:36 amBWI - PVG
1 stop23h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/88:10 pmPVG - BWI
1 stop21h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,098
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Tue 5/66:50 pmIAD - CAN
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1111:20 pmCAN - IAD
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,101
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:30 amBWI - PVG
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/146:10 pmPVG - BWI
1 stop17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,101
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/147:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,123
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:00 amDCA - PVG
2 stops46h 00mAir Canada
Fri 11/145:50 pmPVG - DCA
2 stops34h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,126

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to China that are best for you.

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Price

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

6:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/26

10:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$952

Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

1:30 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/27

12:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,044

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/1

8:25 am-12:20 am

2 stops27h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 10/31

1:40 pm-6:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,053

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

12:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop39h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 5/11

11:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop41h 50m

$1,062

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

6:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 5/25

11:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop41h 50m

$1,072

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/25

6:56 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/15

6:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,101

BaltimoreShanghai

BWI - PVG

BWIPVG

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

6:36 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/10

8:10 pm-9:54 am

2 stops25h 44m

$1,106

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/26

11:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/14

7:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,123

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

12:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/15

11:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop41h 15m

$1,127

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

8:25 am-10:40 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

5:30 pm-6:56 am

2 stops25h 26m

$1,129

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to China?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Washington, D.C. to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Washington, D.C. to China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to China one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $478 on SAUDIA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from $535 and American Airlines from $559 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to China?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Washington, D.C. to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$834Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$962Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,055Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$1,063Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EgyptairCheapest$1,067Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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