Award flights from Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for TAO→IAD. Lowest economy: 42,500 points + $60.43 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 215,000 miles + $806.83 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 225,000 points + $64.53 (Alaska Atmos Rewards) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
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Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD) at a glance
- From
- Qingdao Jiaodong International, Qingdao, China (TAO)
- To
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 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), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU), ANA (NH) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 79 of 79 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Washington Dulles (IAD)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 42,500 pts + $60.43 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,564 pts + $133.20 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 2 | 71 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 59,700 pts + $398.11 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 21 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $40.93 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +3 more | 1 | 54 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $65.09 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 77,794 pts + $354.19 | 2 stops | Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), China Eastern (MU) | 9+ | 79 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 71,500 pts + $44.73 | 2 stops | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 4 | 54 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $117.50 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 2 | 71 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 215,000 pts + $806.83 | 2 stops | Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 79 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $64.99Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $40.93 | 1 stop | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 2 | 54 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 274,823 pts + $150.84Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 4 | 71 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $64.53Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,952 pts + $117.50 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $65.09 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,400 pts + $372.49 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,000 pts + $64.89 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $45.09 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $41.29 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 886,824 pts + $879.79 | 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55,952 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | — | |
| 59,700 · Qantas (2 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — | |
| 55,970 · Aeroplan (17 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | 215,000 · Etihad Guest (18 dates) | 225,000 · Atmos (6 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 60,500 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 179,800 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 215,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates) | 225,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 60,500 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 215,000 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 225,000 · Atmos (8 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 42,500 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 225,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 225,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 42,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 80,714 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 215,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | — | |
| 269,255 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | — | 886,824 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | — |
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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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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Search Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD)How many miles or points you need from Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 42,500 points + $60.43; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 71,500 miles + $44.73; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 215,000 miles + $806.83; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 225,000 points + $64.53, a mixed-cabin award; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
What's the lowest Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 42,500 points + $60.43 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 6, 2026, 18:55 UTC). In business class, 215,000 miles + $806.83 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 79 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 12:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 71 dates, premium economy 71 dates, business class 71 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 24 dates, business class 10 dates, first class 19 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 79 dates, business class 79 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 21 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 54 dates, premium economy 54 dates, business class 54 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 11 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
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, Alaska Airlines and EVA Air. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Qingdao (TAO) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
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 Aug 2027 departures, 42,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 215,000 miles with Etihad Guest (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.