What percentage of Beijing to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.5% of flights from Beijing to Los Angeles have been direct. This indicates that the majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers observed is one. Travelers should anticipate the likelihood of a layover when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Beijing to Los Angeles?

The median flight time for a direct journey from Beijing to Los Angeles is approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. This route covers a distance of 10037 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 18 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary, especially if considering connecting flights.

How much do direct flights from Beijing to Los Angeles cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Beijing to Los Angeles are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $736, representing a 31% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, have a median price of $560. While direct flights make up about 13.1% of the available options, travelers can often find more economical fares by opting for a flight with at least one stop.

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Beijing to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

Flights from Beijing to Los Angeles cover a substantial distance of 10,037 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, fares to Los Angeles from Beijing are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $516–$1183 and a median of $635. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Beijing to Los Angeles.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $476. October is also a strong option, with a median fare of $478, followed by June, where the median fare is $514.

When flying from Beijing to Los Angeles, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 9.5% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Beijing to Los Angeles takes approximately 18h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Los Angeles

Regular price: CN¥4,769 - CN¥8,908

Prices for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles is CNY 4769 to CNY 8908. The current lowest deal is CNY 5127 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Sep 7-Sep 21.

now CN¥5,127

Low CN¥4,769

High CN¥8,908

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles is November, with a median price of $476. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1707. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥476

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,707

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Asiana Airlines

CN¥6,771

CN¥5,695

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Asiana Airlines

CN¥6,771

CN¥5,783

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Asiana Airlines

CN¥6,786

CN¥5,953

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,248

CN¥6,054

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,385

CN¥6,054

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,588

CN¥6,054

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

6 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 31

CN¥7,484 → CN¥5,750

23%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

CN¥7,484 → CN¥5,750

23%

16 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 27

CN¥7,564 → CN¥5,905

22%

15 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 27

CN¥7,514 → CN¥5,905

21%

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Beijing - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Beijing to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $5127.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $476.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 20m

The median flight duration from Beijing to Los Angeles is 18 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.5% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China provides direct flights on this route, with at least 1 direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International Airport is a major hub for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$785

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Los Angeles.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$785

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative, especially for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥7,110

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $587. Prices tend to be higher when booking further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $1010. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $626, which is higher than the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Beijing to Los Angeles is considered to be $516 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $635. Prices can go significantly higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1183 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the good price threshold.

Historically, November and October have offered the cheapest flights from Beijing to Los Angeles, with median prices of $476 and $478 respectively. June also presents a relatively low median price of $514. The annual median price for this route is $635, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers seeking lower fares should consider these months for their travel plans.

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Beijing to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Beijing to Los Angeles takes approximately 18h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Los Angeles

Regular price: CN¥4,769 - CN¥8,908

Prices for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles is CNY 4769 to CNY 8908. The current lowest deal is CNY 5127 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Sep 7-Sep 21.

now CN¥5,127

Low CN¥4,769

High CN¥8,908

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles

November

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥476

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,707

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Asiana Airlines

CN¥6,771

CN¥5,695

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Asiana Airlines

CN¥6,771

CN¥5,783

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Asiana Airlines

CN¥6,786

CN¥5,953

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,248

CN¥6,054

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,385

CN¥6,054

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,588

CN¥6,054

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

6 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 31

CN¥7,484 → CN¥5,750

23%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

CN¥7,484 → CN¥5,750

23%

16 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 27

CN¥7,564 → CN¥5,905

22%

15 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 27

CN¥7,514 → CN¥5,905

21%

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