Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Shenzhen from £417

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Fri, Sep 18
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£417
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Wed, Sep 16
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£443
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Mon, Sep 14
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£466
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Sun, Sep 13
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£470
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Mon, Sep 14
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£470
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Wed, Sep 16 – Mon, Sep 21
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£960
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Mon, Sep 14 – Mon, Sep 21
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£983
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Mon, Sep 14 – Sat, Sep 19
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£983
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Wed, Sep 16 – Mon, Sep 21
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£995
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Washington, D.C. IADShenzhen SZX
£1,024
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How much do flights to Shenzhen cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£417

Cheapest round-trip

£960

Average round-trip

£1,092

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Shenzhen Airlines

Getting from Shenzhen's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Line 11 and Airport Express bus. Best value: Metro and public buses.

Shenzhen is served by Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), located approximately 32 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including metro, airport express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Shenzhen's efficient metro system provides a direct connection to downtown areas, while buses and taxis offer flexible alternatives. Journey times and costs vary depending on your final destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-55 min

¥9–11 (~$1.25–1.50 USD)

every 4–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

50-80 min

¥20–25 (~$2.75–3.50 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to major hotels

35-60 min

¥100–180 (~$14–25 USD); metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-60 min

¥80–150 (~$11–21 USD); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-55 min

¥250–400 (~$35–55 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

90-120 min

¥80–100 (~$11–14 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Guangzhou

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro Line 11 operates from approximately 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Plan accordingly for late arrivals.
  • Taxis use meters; ensure the driver activates it. Airport pickup fees may apply.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Didi require a Chinese phone number and payment method.
  • Traffic congestion can significantly affect road journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shenzhen

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Shenzhen Bao an International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Haizhu - Jinshazhou - The Peak, Hong Kong - Tian Tan Buddha - Tsing Yi - Xiaoguwei - Zhongshan Island

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Korean AirKALKEYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shenzhen

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C14°C
February21°C15°C
March23°C18°C
April26°C21°C
May28°C24°C
June30°C26°C
July31°C27°C
August31°C27°C
September31°C26°C
October28°C23°C
November25°C19°C
December20°C14°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
5 Sep
64%
30°C25°C
12 Sep
15%
27°C25°C
Sunday
6 Sep
84%
30°C26°C
13 Sep
17%
31°C24°C
Monday
7 Sep
83%
31°C26°C
14 Sep
81%
28°C23°C
Tuesday
8 Sep
75%
31°C26°C
15 Sep
20%
31°C25°C
Wednesday
9 Sep
59%
32°C26°C
16 Sep
75%
30°C27°C
Thursday
10 Sep
57%
30°C26°C
17 Sep
63%
31°C26°C
Friday
11 Sep
31°C24°C
18 Sep
36%
31°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Shenzhen. The most popular airlines for this route are Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Korean Air. Washington, D.C. and Shenzhen have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shenzhen, consider visiting Haizhu, Jinshazhou, The Peak, Hong Kong, Tian Tan Buddha, Tsing Yi, Xiaoguwei, and Zhongshan Island.

Frequently asked questions

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, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.

What are the most popular routes to and from Shenzhen?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shenzhen and London, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Singapore, Hangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Mumbai, Dubai, Nanjing, Seoul, Manila, Hanoi, Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, Bengaluru.

Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.

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, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

What airports are near Shenzhen?

The main airport in Shenzhen is Shenzhen Bao an International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.

Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Shenzhen?

Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Shenzhen with Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Etihad Airways, Korean Air.

When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Shenzhen?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Shenzhen, 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 Washington, D.C. and Shenzhen?

Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Shenzhen, 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 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, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional

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