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Cheap Flights from New York to Beijing

11-17 hours with connections flight. Airlines: ANA, JAL, Korean Air +3 more. Fares from $600.

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New York to Beijing Flight Overview

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Flight Details

  • Duration: 11-17 hours with connections
  • Direct Flights: No (connection required)
  • From: JFK, LGA, EWR
  • To: PEK or PKX
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Typical Prices

  • Economy: $600-1400 roundtrip
  • Cheapest: January, February, September
  • Priciest: March, April, December

Airlines Flying New York to Beijing

ANAJALKorean AirCathay PacificSingapore AirlinesUnited

Common connection cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

Consider a stopover to break up the journey and explore another city.

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Tips for Cheap New York to Beijing Flights

1Book direct Air China or United flights from JFK to Beijing 8-10 weeks out for $650-900 roundtrip. Non-stop service takes 13.5-14 hours eastbound, making it one of the shorter transpacific routes.
2Fly Tuesday-Thursday to save $150-250 compared to weekend departures. Beijing business travel peaks Monday mornings and Friday evenings, so midweek timing offers better availability and prices.
3Choose afternoon departures (1pm-4pm) from JFK to arrive Beijing early evening next day. This schedule lets you check in, grab dinner, and sleep at a normal local time, easing the 13-hour time zone shift.
4Consider connecting through Seoul or Tokyo during Chinese holidays when direct flights surge $400-600. Korean Air and ANA offer 2-3 hour layovers and often match or beat direct flight prices year-round.
5Use Capital Airport (PEK) for international arrivals despite Daxing Airport being newer. PEK has faster metro connections to central Beijing (30 minutes on Airport Express) and more car rental options at better prices.

💡Savings tip: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best New York to Beijing fares. Flexibility with dates can save you 20-30%.

FAQs About Flights to New York to Beijing

Yes, Air China and United offer daily non-stop service from JFK to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK). Flight time is approximately 14 hours eastbound, 15 hours westbound. These direct flights typically range $700-1,000 roundtrip in shoulder seasons and $1,100-1,500 during peak summer and holiday periods.

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