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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to Beijing? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.550 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 550 €, select.
Beijing.551 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 551 €, select.
Beijing.551 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 551 €, select.
Beijing.551 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Mon, 13 Apr.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 551 €, select.
Beijing.552 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 552 €, select.
Beijing.553 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 553 €, select.
Beijing.556 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 556 €, select.
Beijing.557 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 557 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in April.
Feb
from 1.067 €
Mar
from 552 €
Apr
from 551 €
May
from 614 €
Jun
from 840 €
Jul
from 791 €
Aug
from 580 €
Sep
from 553 €
Oct
from 582 €
Nov
from 556 €
Dec
from 669 €
Jan
from 557 €

Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Beijing

Alternative Los Angeles International to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles International to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Beijing Capital

25km from central Beijing
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from 551 €
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Beijing Daxing

45km from central Beijing
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from 551 €
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Los Angeles to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found550 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time13 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles International to Beijing is 550 €. 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.
13 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Beijing.
Air China and United fly direct from Los Angeles International to Beijing.
As of February 2026, there are 66 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Beijing is usually April.
If you're flying from Los Angeles International Airport, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Daxing – which is 44.8 km away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from 550 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 33 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 February, the average temperature is usually around -2°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.
Currently, Cathay Pacific and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing: what you need to know

  • Around 12 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing.

  • Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles, where Los Angeles International Airport is located. Beijing observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route, with eight weekly flights to choose from. You can fly from LAX to PEK at 12:20 with Air China.

  • For a relaxed start to your LAX to Beijing flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing ticket. Start your journey at LAX and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

  • Air China is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing.

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from LAX to Beijing with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing

  • 279 € is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing flight. A return plane ticket starts from 550 €. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LAX to Beijing.

  • May is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing tickets. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from LAX to Beijing.

  • Save on your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • Plan your trip to Beijing in peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • Book a Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Beijing

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing:

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

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 113 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, head for Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are among the biggest draws.

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