International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Beijing
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). 6,236 miles, 12h 45m nonstop.
LAX to PEK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,236 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 12h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAB62 airlinesAmerican, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 15h aheadBeijing vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Beijing
Round trips from $534
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
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 Los Angeles to Beijing
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 16 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ANC · first checked bag from $35
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, JFK, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN, EWR, SFO · first checked bag from $40
- 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 (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Beijing (PEK)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Beijing (PEK)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Beijing (PEK)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Beijing (PEK)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- Only American and JetBlue fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through NRT or ICN 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 $534; September 2026 is the most expensive at $683 and up, a difference of $149 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% 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.
- Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 15 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to BeijingLos Angeles to Beijing: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Beijing?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 12h 45m gate to gate, covering 6,236 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PEK?
American Airlines and JetBlue operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through NRT, ICN and TPE.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Beijing?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK), starting at $534 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Beijing 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 Los Angeles and Beijing?
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and PEK on Asia/Shanghai time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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