Award flights from Beijing to Washington
Award space from Beijing to Washington
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Beijing (PEK, PKX) and Washington (IAD, DCA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 33,000 points + $464.53 on PEK–IAD (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 105,000 miles + $1,200.31 on PEK–IAD (Emirates Skywards). Lowest first class: 150,000 miles + $46.99 on PEK–IAD (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 33,000 pts + $464.53
- PEK–IAD · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 pts + $37.69
- PEK–IAD · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 105,000 pts + $1,200.31
- PEK–IAD · Skywards
- Lowest first class
- 150,000 pts + $46.99
- PEK–IAD · AAdvantage
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Beijing to Washington on points: 33,000 points + $464.53 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on PEK–IAD (seen on 23 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $464.53 | PEK–IAD | 23 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $323.75 | PEK–IAD | 296 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $46.99 | PEK–IAD | 170 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $318.19 | PEK–IAD | 171 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $35.11 | PEK–IAD | 16 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $64.79 | PEK–IAD | 306 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $37.69 | PEK–IAD | 325 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $60.63 | PEK–IAD | 144 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,395 pts + $108.00 | PEK–IAD | 329 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,700 pts + $567.01 | PEK–IAD | 88 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | PEK–IAD | 301 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 76,900 pts + $37.69 | PEK–IAD | 13 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 84,000 pts + $60.29 | PEK–IAD | 183 |
| Etihad Guest | 90,000 pts + $326.09 | PKX–IAD | 38 |
| GOL Smiles | 91,000 pts + taxes not reported | PKX–IAD | 34 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Beijing to Washington on points: 65,000 miles + $37.69 with United MileagePlus on PEK–IAD (seen on 325 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $37.69 | PEK–IAD | 325 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $488.59 | PEK–IAD | 305 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,000 pts + $552.67 | PEK–IAD | 14 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $46.99 | PEK–IAD | 17 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $105.70 | PEK–IAD | 325 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,000 pts + $564.78 | PEK–IAD | 159 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 150,000 pts + $64.75 | PEK–IAD | 123 |
| GOL Smiles | 569,500 pts + taxes not reported | PEK–IAD | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Beijing to Washington on points: 105,000 miles + $1,200.31 with Emirates Skywards on PEK–IAD (seen on 265 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 105,000 pts + $1,200.31 | PEK–IAD | 265 |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $335.49Mixed cabin | PKX–IAD | 38 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $46.99 | PEK–IAD | 3 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $742.59 | PEK–IAD | 304 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | PEK–IAD | 295 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $72.79Mixed cabin | PEK–IAD | 55 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 186,300 pts + $1,077.77 | PEK–IAD | 8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 235,302 pts + $108.00Mixed cabin | PEK–IAD | 325 |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $58.59Mixed cabin | PKX–IAD | 38 |
| GOL Smiles | 900,400 pts + taxes not reported | PEK–IAD | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Beijing to Washington on points: 150,000 miles + $46.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PEK–IAD (seen on 3 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 150,000 pts + $46.99 | PEK–IAD | 3 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $64.99Mixed cabin | PEK–IAD | 121 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 300,746 pts + $108.00 | PEK–IAD | 3 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $64.75Mixed cabin | PEK–IAD | 180 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Beijing to Washington at a glance
- From
- Beijing (PEK, PKX)
- To
- Washington (IAD, DCA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), China Southern Airlines (CZ), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,905–6,946 miles (11,112–11,179 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Washington
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Beijing and Washington, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 33,000 pts + $464.53Virgin Atlantic · 23 dates | 65,000 pts + $37.69MileagePlus · 325 dates | 105,000 pts + $1,200.31Skywards · 265 dates | 150,000 pts + $46.99AAdvantage · 3 dates |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Washington National (DCA) | 37,500 pts + $66.39AAdvantage · 11 dates | 121,209 pts + $74.80Aeroplan · 31 dates | 110,000 pts + $46.99AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $46.99AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Beijing Daxing (PKX) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 37,500 pts + $66.39AAdvantage · 21 dates | 170,000 pts + $66.39MileagePlus · 38 dates | 110,000 pts + $335.49Etihad Guest · 38 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Beijing to Washington
- Economy: 33,000 points + $464.53 on Beijing Capital (PEK) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 23 dates.
- Premium Economy: 65,000 miles + $37.69 on Beijing Capital (PEK) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 325 dates.
- Business Class: 105,000 miles + $1,200.31 on Beijing Capital (PEK) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with Emirates Skywards, which showed business-class award space there on 265 dates.
- First Class: 150,000 miles + $46.99 on Beijing Capital (PEK) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 3 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | PEK–IAD | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $464.53 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | PEK–IAD | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $37.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PEK–IAD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $46.99 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | PEK–IAD | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $742.59 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | PEK–IAD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $46.99 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | PEK–IAD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $65.09Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | PEK–IAD | Air Canada Aeroplan | 300,746 pts + $108.00 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | PEK–IAD | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $64.75Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Beijing to Washington on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes vary (19 dates)MileagePlus | 130,000 pts + taxes vary (6 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 300,746 pts + taxes vary (3 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes vary (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes vary (31 dates)MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes vary (26 dates)Flying Blue | 110,000 pts + taxes vary (10 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 225,000 pts + taxes vary (9 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes vary (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes vary (28 dates)MileagePlus | 174,000 pts + taxes vary (27 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes vary (9 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes vary (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes vary (31 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes vary (30 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes vary (15 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes vary (30 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes vary (30 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes vary (30 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes vary (17 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes vary (31 dates)Skywards | 70,000 pts + taxes vary (3 dates)AAdvantage | 105,000 pts + taxes vary (31 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes vary (13 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes vary (30 dates)Skywards | 70,000 pts + taxes vary (3 dates)AAdvantage | 105,000 pts + taxes vary (30 dates)Skywards | 300,000 pts + taxes vary (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes vary (31 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes vary (31 dates)Skywards | 300,000 pts + taxes vary (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes vary (1 date)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes vary (31 dates)MileagePlus | 174,000 pts + taxes vary (31 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes vary (7 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes vary (19 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)AAdvantage | 105,000 pts + taxes vary (30 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Atmos | 174,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)Flying Blue | 174,000 pts + taxes vary (7 dates)Skywards | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 4:3 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about Beijing to Washington award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Beijing to Washington?
In business class, PEK–IAD with 105,000 miles + $1,200.31 (Emirates Skywards). In economy, PEK–IAD with 33,000 points + $464.53 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Beijing and Washington had award space?
PEK–IAD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), PEK–DCA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and PKX–IAD (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Beijing to Washington?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 33,000 points + $464.53 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 07:19 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 07:28 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 105,000 miles + $1,200.31 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 265 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:20 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Beijing to Washington?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 170 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 3 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 329 dates, premium economy 325 dates, business class 325 dates, first class 3 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 171 dates, business class 55 dates, first class 121 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 144 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 13 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 183 dates, premium economy 123 dates, first class 180 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 296 dates, business class 265 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 38 dates, business class 38 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Beijing to Washington on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Beijing to Washington?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $35.11 with Velocity (48,000 points + $35.11) to $567.01 with Qantas (70,700 points + $567.01); in business class from $46.99 with AAdvantage (110,000 miles + $46.99) to $1,200.31 with Skywards (105,000 miles + $1,200.31). Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Beijing to Washington?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Emirates Skywards (4:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Beijing to Washington on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 33,000 points + taxes vary with Virgin Atlantic (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 105,000 miles + taxes vary with Skywards (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Beijing to Washington?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.