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Flights to Beijing, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Beijing in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,340

Return from

$717

One-way from

$457
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Average price of flights to Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Beijing is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

-3 - 26 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Beijing, you should look to book at least 4 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Beijing should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated 29 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, Air New Zealand and China Eastern to Beijing to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
1,616 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.4
Very Good
1,616 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,616 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.3
Very Good
1,006 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,616 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.3
Very Good
683 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,616 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,616 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

7.9
Good
1,192 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,616 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

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.

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. 

What is good to know if travelling to Beijing?

  • Local Beijingers don’t bother with the Panjiayuan Dirt Market, preferring instead to go to the Baoguosi Flea Market in Xuanwu District. The prices for antiques and Cultural Revolution items are reasonable. 
  • Tipping is not expected in Beijing. 
  • You can’t visit Beijing and not go to see the Great Wall. The Badaling sections are where most of the other tourists will go. If you go on an organised tour to Badaling, a visit to the Ming Tombs (a World Heritage Site) is often included. However, if you can spare the time and you have the money, go to Mutianyu. It’s about 60km northeast of Beijing. This section of the Wall is largely intact and it’s a wonderful place to hike and bike. Alternatively, there are two cable cars that will carry you to the top of Mutianyu Great Wall. 
  • Beijing has some wonderful, serene parks including Yuetan Park (west Beijing). Visit in the evening and breathe in the heavily scented air. That’ll be from the pomegranate, phoenix and osmanthus trees. 
  • Ritan is site of the Temple of the Sun. The altar was used for ritual sacrifices… hundreds of years ago. 
  • A foot massage in Beijing can cost a fraction of what it does at home. Our favourite is at the Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat, opposite the Workers’ Stadium (north gate). The traditional foot massage takes 90 minutes. Sheer bliss.
  • When is the best time 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.

  • What does PEK mean?

    Great question - PEK just means Beijing Capital Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights! This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Beijing Daxing Intl Airport (PKX).

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