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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Beijing? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £501. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.£469 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £469, select.
Beijing.£470 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £470, select.
Beijing.£473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £473, select.
Beijing.£474 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £474, select.
Beijing.£475 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £475, select.
Beijing.£488 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £488, select.
Beijing.£499 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £499, select.
Beijing.£501 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £501, select.
Beijing.£502 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £502, select.
Beijing.£504 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £504, select.
Beijing.£506 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £506, select.
Beijing.£517 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £517, select.
Beijing.£517 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £517, select.
Beijing.£527 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £527, select.
Beijing.£527 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £527, select.
Beijing.£589 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £589, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in August.
Mar
from £820
Apr
from £503
May
from £620
Jun
from £785
Jul
from £760
Aug
from £471
Sep
from £477
Oct
from £530
Nov
from £505
Dec
from £501
Jan
from £647
Feb
from £530

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Beijing

Alternative Los Angeles to Beijing routes

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

Beijing Capital

16 miles from central Beijing
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from £469
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Beijing Daxing

28 miles from central Beijing
from £521
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Los Angeles to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£469
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time14 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles 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 to Beijing is £469. 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.
14 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Beijing.
Air China and United fly direct from Los Angeles to Beijing.
As of March 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Beijing is usually August.
If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Capital – which is 15.6 miles away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from £469.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Beijing on Sunday, 2 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 5 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 March, the average temperature is usually around 4°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Beijing is Philippine Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Beijing Daxing Airport is Air China.

Flying from Los Angeles to Beijing: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Los Angeles. Check out your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Beijing.

  • Step off your plane in Beijing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).

  • Book a direct Los Angeles to Beijing flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 40 minutes.

  • Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • With eight flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Los Angeles to Beijing with Air China at 12:20. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from LAX to PEK is with United Airlines at 23:45.

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your Los Angeles to Beijing flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Beijing

  • Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Los Angeles to Beijing flights.

  • The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Los Angeles to Beijing is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Beijing couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Los Angeles to Beijing flights.

Flying from Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • If you're after a direct flight from Los Angeles to Beijing, you can leave from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Fly from LAX to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) without any stops.

  • Air China is a popular airline that offers direct Los Angeles to Beijing plane tickets leaving from LAX.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Los Angeles to Beijing flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kms (12 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a handy hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Beijing, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LAX.

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

Arriving in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Beijing. April is the busiest month to travel to Beijing. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your Los Angeles to Beijing tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

More about Beijing

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Beijing:

  • Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are must-do's during your Beijing adventure.

Explore more of China

  • Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Beijing. Around 70 miles to the south-east, top sights here include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • Around 260 miles south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Beijing

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