Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for IAD→PEK. Lowest economy: 55,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business: 102,500 points + $82.99 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first: 889,376 points + $75.71 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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IAD to PEK at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, United States (IAD)
- To
- Beijing Capital International, Beijing, China (PEK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Brussels Airlines (SN), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Beijing Capital (PEK)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +2 more | 3 | 318 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,010 pts + $81.31 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +7 more | 7 | 326 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 316 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 1 | 324 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 102,500 pts + $82.99 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Egyptair (MS) +3 more | 2 | 325 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 358,900 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 318 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 889,376 pts + $75.71 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first: United MileagePlus.
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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 262,381 pts + $78.91 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 889,376 pts + $75.71 | 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 at the time shown. 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 IAD to PEK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 158,300 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 294,590 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 889,376 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 262,381 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 262,381 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 262,128 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 80,714 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | |
| 56,394 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 251,700 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 56,356 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 121,209 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 264,817 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 121,209 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 98,760 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 56,244 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 99,002 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 266,063 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | — |
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 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Washington Dulles to Beijing Capital award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 55,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:59 UTC). In business, 102,500 points + $82.99 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 325 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on IAD→PEK?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 326 dates, premium economy 324 dates, business 325 dates, first 2 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 318 dates, premium economy 316 dates, business 318 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from IAD to PEK?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Air Canada, EVA Air, Air China and Emirates. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest IAD→PEK award prices?
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, 55,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 102,500 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.