Cheap Flights to Beijing

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Beijing

Return fares to Beijing by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

The cheapest month to fly to Beijing is March 2027, with return fares from $600 — 69% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $1,923).

When Should You Fly to Beijing?

Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to Beijing, with return fares from $600. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,923 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Beijing average around $1,029. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and August, you'll generally pay up to 42% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Beijing

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Beijing

Average Prices for Return Flights to Beijing

These are the average prices for return airfares to Beijing

Getting to central Beijing from Beijing's airports (PEK and PKX)

Beijing has two major airports on opposite sides of the city. Check which one your flight uses, as they are not interchangeable. Beijing Capital (PEK) is about 25 km north-east of the centre. Beijing Daxing (PKX) is about 46 km to the south.

From Beijing Capital (PEK)

• Airport Express subway runs from Terminals 2 and 3 to Dongzhimen in about 20 to 25 minutes. At Dongzhimen, transfer to Metro Line 2 for the city centre. Total journey to Wangfujing or Tiananmen is about 45 to 60 minutes.
• Taxis queue outside arrivals. The ride to central Beijing takes 40 to 60 minutes in normal traffic, but can stretch well beyond 90 minutes during peak hours (7 to 9 am, 5 to 7 pm). A small expressway toll is added to the meter fare.

From Beijing Daxing (PKX)

• Daxing Airport Express subway runs to Caoqiao on Metro Line 10 in about 22 minutes. From Caoqiao, the city centre is a further 20 to 30 minutes by metro.
• Intercity rail runs to Beijing West Railway Station in about 29 minutes, useful if you are connecting to high-speed rail services.

Alipay or WeChat Pay is accepted on all metro lines and is worth setting up before you arrive. Do not accept rides from unlicensed drivers inside either terminal.

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