Flying from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is Beijing's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) taking off from here.
12 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Beijing. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. You can travel from PEK to LAX on United Airlines's 11:45am flight.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Beijing to LAX. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport with Air China.
Air China is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PEK to LAX.
United ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 92.31% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to LAX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Beijing Capital International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PEK make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Split up your flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and LAX include:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You can arrive at PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to LAX flight:
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 87% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
357 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport. A return flight starts from 618 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to LAX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Visit Los Angeles in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Beijing to LAX plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Los Angeles trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions worth exploring include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Bakersfield, roughly 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art are key highlights.