Cheap flights to Beijing

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	$793	Price for this month
Cheapest price	$564	From Auckland to Beijing

Cheapest prices for Beijing flights by month

January

$1035

February

$1087

March

$793

April

$1019

May

$784

June

$901

July

$960

August

$809

September

$892

October

$892

November

$804

December

$1297

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Beijing. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

When is the best time to fly to Beijing?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Price	586 - 1433 NZD
Temperature	2.3 - 31.6 °C
Rainfall	2.6 - 185.5 mm

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, March is seen as the time to fly to Beijing, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Beijing then July is statistically the hottest. July is historically the period with most rainfall.

When is the best time to book flights to Beijing?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Beijing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Beijing?

Monday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Beijing. Flying on Sunday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Beijing trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.

Beijing has been the economic, political and cultural capital of China for more than 700 years. While there has never been any shortage of travellers (business or leisure) taking cheap flights to Beijing, the Olympics in 2008 showcased the city in spectacular style. Beijing has rocketed up – much like those famous fireworks during the opening ceremony – the must-visit lists.

Beijing sprawls more than Shanghai or Hong Kong – Tiananmen Square alone is big enough to accommodate one million people – but luckily, most of the iconic landmarks are fairly close to each other, and if you flag, taxis are very cheap. It is laid out in a grid. At its centre is the Forbidden City (in Dongcheng District), the enormous complex, home to the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The beautiful Temple of Heaven in Chongwen District is south east of Tiananmen Square, and is also notable for the wonderful park that surrounds the temple.

The Olympics added many new sights to the city including the National Stadium (also known as the “Bird’s Nest”), the National Aquatics Centre (the “Water Cube”) and the CCTV site.

After the sight-seeing, sample some Beijing cuisine. An excellent place to do this is at the Wangfujing Snack Street, a night market where you can feast on tanghulu (a traditional treat, sugar-coated fruit on a stick) or baodu (quick-boiled tripe).

Beijing climate

Beijing has a monsoon-influenced climate. The summers are hot and humid and the winters are cold and dry.

When to fly to Beijing

Peak Season:

June to August is peak season, when most travellers arrive on cheap flights to Beijing. Chinese New Year (end of January/February), Labour Day (May 1) and National Day (October 1) are also very busy times, when most of China, it seems, is on the move and flights and accommodation are heavily booked.

Off Season:

Winter is low season.

Shoulder Season:

Spring and autumn are shoulder season times when there are fewer tourists and lower rates. September and October are known as the “Golden Autumn” months.

Getting around Beijing

It’s not necessary to rent a car in Beijing (foreigners are allowed to rent cars now) as taxis are very cheap and the public transport system is excellent. The subway is fast, clean, punctual and cheap. The bus network is comprehensive and enormous. There are about 500 routes, but numbers 1-199 should be sufficient for getting around the city centre.