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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Beijing? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.R 6,010 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,010, select.
Beijing.R 6,033 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,033, select.
Beijing.R 6,677 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,677, select.
Beijing.R 6,825 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,825, select.
Beijing.R 8,014 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,014, select.
Beijing.R 8,452 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,452, select.
Beijing.R 8,874 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,874, select.
Beijing.R 8,878 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,878, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from R 6,825
Sep
from R 6,010
Oct
from R 6,677
Nov
from R 6,033
Dec
from R 8,014
Jan
from R 8,878
Feb
from R 8,874
Mar
from R 8,452
Apr
from R 9,919
May
from R 10,310
Jun
from R 13,066
Jul
from R 13,117

Direct flights from New York to Beijing

Alternative New York to Beijing routes

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New York to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,010
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time16 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from New York 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 to Beijing is R 14,262. 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 to Beijing.
Air China flies direct from New York to Beijing.
As of August 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from New York to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Beijing is usually September.
If you're flying from New York, 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 14,262.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Beijing on Sunday, 21 September 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 August, 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Beijing is Philippine Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Beijing Daxing Airport is Air China.

Travelling from New York to Beijing: what you need to know

  • When searching for a flight from New York to Beijing, there's a good range of airports to depart from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main options.

  • When it comes to choosing where to land in Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the chief entry points.

  • Jump on a direct New York to Beijing flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 15 hours 15 minutes.

  • Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are five weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from New York to Beijing is with Air China at 02:30. Choose the first JFK to PEK departure with Air China at 01:05 to make the most of your first day in Beijing.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your New York to Beijing flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Beijing

  • To secure cheap New York to Beijing flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure date.

  • May is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from New York to Beijing. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from New York to Beijing.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' New York to Beijing flights.

Flying from New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from New York to Beijing, you can leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Fly from JFK to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) without any stops.

  • Lock in your New York to Beijing plane tickets with Air China. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from JFK.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing New York to Beijing flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • JFK is around 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Want a handy hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

  • 74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • You can catch a direct flight from New York to Beijing leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Start your travels at EWR and come in for landing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

  • Book your direct New York to Beijing plane ticket with United Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of EWR.

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your New York to Beijing flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Newark Liberty International Airport and Beijing:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from New York to Beijing? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • You can reserve a ticket from New York to Beijing with one or more stops leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LGA and Beijing:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

    • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Beijing flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:

  • LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.

  • The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • April is the most popular month for flights from New York to Beijing. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Beijing in February.

  • Lock in a New York to Beijing ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from New York to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Beijing

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from New York to Beijing:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are highlights which should feature on every Beijing itinerary.

Explore more of China

  • Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in China, head for Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key reasons to visit.

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