Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Washington, D.C. from £542

Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Washington, D.C. from £542

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Thu, May 28
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£542
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£542
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£542
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2 stops
Sat, May 30
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£669
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Fri, May 29
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£669
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2 stops
Sat, May 30
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£686
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Thu, May 28 – Thu, Jun 4
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£1,403
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Sat, May 30 – Sat, Jun 6
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£1,408
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. DCA
£1,500
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Wed, May 27 – Wed, Jun 3
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. DCA
£1,502
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
£1,558
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
Guangzhou CANWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£542

Cheapest round-trip

£1,403

Average round-trip

£1,577

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Guangzhou Baiyun International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
165
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Check-in for a flight from Guangzhou to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
Korean AirKALKEYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
80%
31°C17°C
24 May
83%
28°C17°C
Monday
18 May
87%
36°C17°C
25 May
81%
22°C19°C
Tuesday
19 May
36°C18°C
26 May
75%
27°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
35°C20°C
27 May
89%
26°C19°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
18°C14°C
28 May
24°C16°C
Friday
22 May
86%
13°C10°C
29 May
24°C12°C
Saturday
23 May
88%
23°C12°C
30 May
29°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, and Korean Air. Guangzhou and Washington, D.C. have 165 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Guangzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and Shanghai, Bangkok, London, Beijing, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Edinburgh, Phuket City, Singapore, Chengdu, Jinan, Nanjing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Phnom Penh, New Delhi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.
What airports are near Guangzhou?
The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Foshan Shadi, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
Which airlines fly between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C. with Alaska Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C.?
Traveling between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Guangzhou?
There are a number of airports in and around Guangzhou. The main one is Guangzhou Baiyun International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Foshan Shadi, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C. arrive?
What time do flights between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do flights between Guangzhou and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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