What percentage of Beijing to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 9.5% of flights from Beijing to Los Angeles were direct. The vast majority of travelers on this route typically take connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers observed was one. This indicates that direct options are less common for this particular route.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Beijing to Los Angeles is approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 10037 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 18 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights add substantial travel time.

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. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $736, representing a 31% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, had a median price of $560. While direct flights make up about 13.1% of the options, travelers can generally expect to pay more for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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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, categorizing this as a long-haul journey. This means you can expect a significant travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Beijing to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $516 to $1,183, with a median price of $635. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track potential savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles? The data indicates that November is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $476. October also offers competitive prices, with a median of $478, followed by June at a median of $514.

A typical journey from Beijing to Los Angeles takes approximately 18h 20m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 9.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Beijing to Los Angeles, indicating that connecting flights are the predominant option for this route.

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Los Angeles

Regular price: CN¥4,682 - CN¥8,769

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 4682 to CNY 8769. The current lowest deal is CNY 4544 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 20 to Nov 29.

now CN¥4,544

Low CN¥4,682

High CN¥8,769

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 to fly 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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

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Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,512

CN¥5,660

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Asiana Airlines

CN¥8,021

CN¥5,580

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,496

CN¥5,633

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,991

CN¥5,647

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,581

CN¥5,660

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,995

CN¥6,104

One-way

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Dec 24 - Dec 29

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7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

CN¥6,989 → CN¥4,496

36%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

CN¥8,132 → CN¥5,651

31%

8 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 29

CN¥6,895 → CN¥4,496

35%

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Beijing - Los Angeles route insights

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Fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median prices

Historically, November, October, and June offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ 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

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover on this route.

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United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on the Beijing to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, providing a potentially cheaper option for your journey.

📍 ~44 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,543

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International offers flights to Los Angeles, providing another departure option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥5,094

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,537

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥6,709

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window 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 outside this window, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1010 and those booked 28-59 days out averaging $705. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $626, which is higher than the ideal window.

Based on historical data 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 was $635. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of observed fares being $1183 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $516 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles are November and October, with median prices of $476 and $478 respectively. June also presents a relatively good value, with a median price of $514. The annual median price for this route is $635, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider planning their trips during these months.

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Beijing to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Los Angeles

Regular price: CN¥4,682 - CN¥8,769

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 4682 to CNY 8769. The current lowest deal is CNY 4544 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 20 to Nov 29.

now CN¥4,544

Low CN¥4,682

High CN¥8,769

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,512

CN¥5,660

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Asiana Airlines

CN¥8,021

CN¥5,580

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,496

CN¥5,633

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,991

CN¥5,647

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,581

CN¥5,660

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Los Angeles

Beijing (PEK) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,995

CN¥6,104

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 29

CN¥7,181 → CN¥4,496

37%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

CN¥6,989 → CN¥4,496

36%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

CN¥8,132 → CN¥5,651

31%

8 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 29

CN¥6,895 → CN¥4,496

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles

Beijing - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median prices

Historically, November, October, and June offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ 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

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on the Beijing to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, providing a potentially cheaper option for your journey.

📍 ~44 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,543

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International offers flights to Los Angeles, providing another departure option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥5,094

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,537

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Beijing to Los Angeles

Beijing to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles

Beijing - Los Angeles route insights

Fares are above the typical level

November offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 18h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Beijing main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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

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

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Beijing to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles

Beijing - Los Angeles route insights

Fares are above the typical level

November offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 18h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Beijing main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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