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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.R 8,476 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,476, select.
Beijing.R 9,010 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,010, select.
Beijing.R 9,189 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,189, select.
Beijing.R 9,220 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,220, select.
Beijing.R 9,578 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,578, select.
Beijing.R 9,920 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jul.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,920, select.
Beijing.R 10,775 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,775, select.
Beijing.R 11,354 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,354, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from R 12,782
Jul
from R 9,920
Aug
from R 9,010
Sep
from R 9,189
Oct
from R 8,476
Nov
from R 9,220
Dec
from R 9,578
Jan
from R 11,354
Feb
from R 11,544
Mar
from R 11,570
Apr
from R 10,775
May
from R 13,375

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing

Alternative New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,476
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time16 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing is R 17,116. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
16 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing.
Air China flies direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing.
As of June 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Beijing is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Capital – which is 25.0 km away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from R 17,116.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Beijing on Friday, 29 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 16 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, jetBlue and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Beijing: what you need to know

  • Around 15 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York.

  • With five departures a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the busiest route. Hop on Air China's 01:05 flight to get your journey from JFK to PEK underway.

  • To avoid missing your JFK to Beijing flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.

  • You can book a direct John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing ticket. Begin your trip at JFK and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

  • Air China is a popular airline that operates direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from JFK to Beijing, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:

  • Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Beijing

  • R 8,476 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 17,116. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from JFK to Beijing.

  • May is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You don't need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from JFK to Beijing.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel rates are usually higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Beijing in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.

  • Before booking a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from JFK to Beijing around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Beijing

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Beijing right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are attractions you won't want to skip in Beijing.

Explore more of China

  • Beijing is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.

  • Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Beijing

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