Flying from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto is 12 hours behind Beijing and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PEK to YYZ flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pearson International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PEK and YYZ:
O'Hare International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Currently, R 9,549 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 18,545. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PEK to YYZ if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PEK to YYZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
79.67% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Beijing Capital International Airport from central Beijing, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to PEK? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're arriving on a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near YYZ:
Grab a Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pearson International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Toronto based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pearson International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEK to YYZ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Toronto, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to check off its leading sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.