International route
Cheap flights from New York to Beijing
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). 6,821 miles, 13h 35m nonstop.
JFK to PEK 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 35mnonstop, 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
- Wednesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 12h aheadBeijing vs New York
New York to Beijing
Round trips from $454
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 New York to Beijing
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?
New 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 $454; September 2026 is the most expensive at $620 and up, a difference of $166 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday 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 12 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 12 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 New York to BeijingNew York to Beijing: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Beijing?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 13h 35m 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 JFK to PEK?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK), 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 New York to Beijing?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK), starting at $454 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York 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 New York and Beijing?
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York 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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