International route
Cheap flights from Beijing to New York
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 6,821 miles, 13h 20m nonstop.
PEK to JFK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,821 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADL2 airlinesAmerican, Delta
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 12h behindNew York vs Beijing
Beijing to New York
Round trips from $469
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Beijing to New York
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 26 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL, BOM · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ANC · first checked bag from $35
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via MXP · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, MCO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA · first checked bag from $75
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN, SFO · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Denver (DEN)UA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
BeijingNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American and Delta fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through HND or NRT is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $469; September 2026 is the most expensive at $576 and up, a difference of $107 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- New York is 12 hours behind Beijing. A morning departure lands in New York with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Beijing to New YorkBeijing to New York: common questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to New York?
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK) takes about 13h 20m gate to gate, covering 6,821 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PEK to JFK?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through HND, NRT and ICN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to New York?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK), starting at $469 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Beijing to New York flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
New York is 12 hours behind Beijing. PEK is on Asia/Shanghai time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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