Travelling from Beijing to Toronto: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Beijing to Toronto. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
When flying into Toronto, get off the plane at Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is another gateway to this city.
The average time for a direct Beijing to Toronto flight is 12 hours 40 minutes.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto 12 hours behind Beijing.
To ensure you make your Beijing to Toronto flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Toronto
Book two months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Beijing to Toronto flights.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Toronto taking off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Begin your trip at PEK and arrive at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Hainan Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct Beijing to Toronto plane tickets from PEK.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Beijing to Toronto flights leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
To get to PEK from central Beijing, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Toronto or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% land on time at their destination.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Beijing to Toronto flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Daxing International Airport and Toronto:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
PKX is about 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Toronto:
Flights from Daxing International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 88.83% of them touching down as expected.
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Beijing to Toronto, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Grab a Pearson International Airport rental car and discover Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Pearson International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Toronto. After your flight from Beijing to Toronto, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take around 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to YTZ. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Beijing to Toronto:
Hertz, National and Avis make picking up a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at YTZ can land you a better rate.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Beijing to Toronto has arrived. Central Toronto is about 80 kilometres from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 4 hours 5 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, head for a hotel close to YKF. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your Beijing to Toronto flight:
Whether you're searching for a mini just for you or a spacious SUV to transport your group, you'll find the perfect Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car for you. Browse wheels available from names such as Avis, Enterprise and Budget.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Beijing to Toronto is always a good idea. Along with better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at YKF.
Best time to go to Toronto
February is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Toronto, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Toronto based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Beijing to Toronto ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Toronto in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Toronto, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are leading attractions which should be on every Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Toronto. Around 499 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Canada, head for Ottawa, about 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are the start of reasons to visit.