Cheap flights to Beijing
Beijing is served by China's two largest aviation hubs: Capital International Airport, located 25 km from the center, and the ultra-modern Daxing Airport, 44 km from the city. The route network includes dozens of destinations, with the most popular being flights from Shanghai (977 flights/week), Chengdu (834 flights/week), Shenzhen (733 flights/week), and Guangzhou (722 flights/week). Before booking your tickets, it is helpful to review general information in the travel guide and find out how to get to your destination from the terminal.
Currently, 75 airlines operate regular flights to the capital, ensuring high competition and price flexibility. The bulk of traffic is handled by major market players such as Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern. Before your trip, it is recommended to check the current weather for your planned dates; you can find suitable flights from your region using the departure city cards listed below on this page.
Yinchuan — Beijing
Wuhan — Beijing
Ningbo — Beijing
Hangzhou — Beijing
Vladivostok — Beijing
Changchun — Beijing
Nanchang — Beijing
Wuxi — Beijing
Harbin — Beijing
Xian — Beijing
Hefei — Beijing
Changsha — Beijing
When is the best time to book a flight to Beijing?
The price of a flight to Beijing changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 29 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $549. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Flight insights to Beijing
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Beijing — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Beijing come from Shanghai, Chengdu and Shenzhen. Shanghai leads with around 977 flights a week.
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Beijing depart from China, Japan and Korea, Republic Of. China alone accounts for about 87% of all direct routes.
- Chinaavg $115
- Japanavg $201
- Korea, Republic Ofavg $107
- Hong Kongavg $84
- Singaporeavg $142
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Beijing range from Hangzhou at $73 to Shenzhen at $141 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Beijing from right now are Yinchuan from $64, Wuhan from $68 and Ningbo from $69.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Beijing is from London at about 10h 58m, followed by Moscow (7h 57m) and Singapore (6h 13m).
- London10h 58m
- Moscow7h 57m
- Singapore6h 13m
- Kuala Lumpur6h 3m
- Bangkok4h 43m
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ChinaFrequently asked questions
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Beijing?
- The most popular destinations are domestic routes from major metropolises. The top cities by number of flights per week include Shanghai (977), Chengdu (834), Shenzhen (733), Guangzhou (722), and Hangzhou (558).
- How many airlines fly to Beijing?
- Regular air service to Beijing is provided by 75 airlines. The largest carriers are Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern, which operate the highest number of daily flights.
- Which airports handle flights to Beijing?
- Arrivals are at one of the two main airports: Beijing Capital (PEK), located 25 km from the city center, or the newer Beijing Daxing (PKX), which is 44 km from the capital.
- How many cities have flights to Beijing?
- The city is connected via direct and connecting flights to hundreds of locations worldwide. In the list of top routes alone, there are 15 major cities providing a steady flow of passengers to the Chinese capital.
- When is the best time to buy flights to Beijing?
- To find the best deals, it is recommended to book tickets 2–3 months before departure. You should avoid major Chinese national holiday periods, when demand and airfares increase significantly.
- How to find cheap tickets to Beijing?
- To save money, compare offers from different carriers, including Hainan Airlines or Xiamen Airlines. It is also useful to consider connecting flights and use the flexible date search feature available in the city cards on our website.