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$511+ Cheap flights from China to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — WAS
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
Sat 11/9
Sat 11/16
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Cheapest flights from China to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 4, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/810:55 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/189:55 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,023
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2211:45 pmPVG - IAD
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 1/108:05 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,034
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/211:35 amPVG - DCA
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/284:00 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,150
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:50 amPEK - IAD
1 stop38h 20mEmirates
Tue 12/3110:30 amIAD - PEK
1 stop39h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/3$1,156
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 11/224:30 pmSHA - BWI
3 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/286:00 pmBWI - SHA
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,163
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/211:10 amPVG - IAD
1 stop41h 00mEgyptair
Thu 11/2812:00 pmIAD - PVG
1 stop39h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 11/4$1,169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 11/226:10 pmPVG - DCA
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/283:17 pmDCA - PVG
2 stops35h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,205
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/31:40 pmPEK - IAD
2 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/108:21 amIAD - PEK
3 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/33:15 pmPEK - IAD
1 stop30h 55mANA
Tue 12/108:20 amIAD - PEK
2 stops38h 55mANA
Deal found 11/3$1,271
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/192:30 amPVG - IAD
1 stop19h 40mANA
Sun 1/1211:05 amIAD - PVG
1 stop25h 10mANA
Deal found 11/3$1,272
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2010:30 pmSHA - IAD
1 stop28h 40mAir China
Fri 1/102:19 pmIAD - SHA
2 stops30h 36mAir China
Deal found 11/3$1,288
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:45 amSHA - IAD
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/116:32 amIAD - SHA
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,299

Find flights from China to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from China to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - DCA

PVGDCA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/16

8:00 am-12:08 pm

3 stops41h 08m

$511

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/24

11:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$568

BeijingWashington, D.C.

PEK - IAD

PEKIAD

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/3

11:40 pm-8:10 am

1 stop45h 30m

$661

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

SHA - IAD

SHAIAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/15

10:30 pm-6:32 am

2 stops45h 02m

$756

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/17

11:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

$757

BeijingWashington, D.C.

PEK - DCA

PEKDCA

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/31

8:50 am-7:17 am

2 stops34h 27m

$773

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.

PVG - IAD

PVGIAD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/19

1:10 am-5:10 am

1 stop41h 00m

$782

BeijingWashington, D.C.

PEK - IAD

PEKIAD

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/28

10:40 am-9:50 am

1 stop36h 10m

$844

BeijingWashington, D.C.

PEK - DCA

PEKDCA

Beijing Capital

Sun 12/22

4:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops43h 00m

$854

BeijingWashington, D.C.

PEK - IAD

PEKIAD

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/3

7:20 pm-4:22 pm

3 stops34h 02m

$864

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Best time to book a flight from China to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from China to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from China to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Washington, D.C. (average of $298). Flying from China to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 CN to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated November 4, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from China to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Air China, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

ANA
8.4
Very good
831 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very good
482 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from China to Washington, D.C. for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from China to Washington, D.C. for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,023, but on average you can expect to pay $1,247.

  • Are there nonstop flights from China to Washington, D.C. for under $25,200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from China to Washington, D.C. under $25,200. A good price for a nonstop flight from China to Washington, D.C. is less than $25,191.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from China to Washington, D.C. for under $5,200?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from China to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $5,200.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $568. Users have also found prices from $661 and $756 on Emirates and Air China, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Dongying - Baltimore/Washington or Dongying - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from China to Washington, D.C..

  • What does SHA to IAD mean?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is IAD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Washington, D.C. that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your China to Washington, D.C. flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from China to Washington, D.C. with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter China to Washington, D.C. flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Washington, D.C. that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from China to Washington, D.C. offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from China to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on China to Washington, D.C. flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the China to Washington, D.C. flight deals updated?

    The China to Washington, D.C. flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Washington, D.C. (average of $298). Flying from China to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from China to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from China to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$1,226Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,227Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,577Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,806Average$2,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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