Flying from Las Vegas to Beijing: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Las Vegas. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Beijing departing from here.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the major entry points.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing 15 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
To ensure you don't miss your Las Vegas to Beijing flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Beijing
To find cheap Las Vegas to Beijing flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Las Vegas to Beijing flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The journey from central Las Vegas to LAS takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)? If you're catching an early flight from Las Vegas to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAS land on schedule 82.07% of the time.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is approximately 26 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Beijing. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Beijing and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring a great deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Following your flight from Las Vegas to Beijing, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
After your flight from Las Vegas to Beijing, rest your head at a hotel near PKX. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Las Vegas to Beijing. To escape the crowds, visit Beijing in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Las Vegas to Beijing ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Beijing:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Beijing must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
