Travelling from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know
Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to PEK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during busy periods like March, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Phoenix to PEK that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between PHX and PEK include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
PHX is about 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PHX land on schedule 80% of the time.
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can reach AZA from the centre of Phoenix in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Phoenix to PEK flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
Most flights that depart Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport get to their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport is R 7,937. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,869. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Phoenix to PEK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). August is the most popular month to visit Beijing. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
When booking your Phoenix to PEK plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Beijing right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Phoenix to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Your Beijing trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Beijing. Around 121 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tangshan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 145 kilometres east of Beijing. No trip is complete without seeing Tangshan Museum, Tangshan Haichang Ocean Park and Fenghuang Mountain Park.
