Are most flights from Beijing long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, the majority of flights from Beijing have been long-haul. Across the trailing 90 days, 78% of flights were categorized as long-haul. Medium-haul flights made up 16% of the routes, while short-haul flights accounted for 6% of the total, indicating a strong preference for longer distances.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Beijing?

Historically, some of the most affordable international flights from Beijing have been to destinations within Asia. For example, Hanoi, Vietnam, typically had a median price of 1118 CNY. Other options included Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, with a median price of 1254 CNY, and Hong Kong, which averaged 1315 CNY. Bangkok, Thailand, also showed a median price of 1315 CNY in the trailing 90 days.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Beijing?

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Beijing, with an average price of $715. This represents a potential savings of 11% compared to the annual median average price of $807. March was the second cheapest month, with an average price of $729, offering another economical option for travelers.

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Hong Kong
Hong Kong • 2027-03-23
83% AI deal score
CN¥576
CN¥329
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Jeju City
South Korea • 2026-10-08
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CN¥779
CN¥389
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Harbin
China • 2026-10-08
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CN¥1,147
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China • 2026-10-12
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CN¥1,049
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China • 2026-10-24
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CN¥614
CN¥490
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Xiamen
China • 2026-10-09
82% AI deal score
CN¥1,315
CN¥524
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Seoul
South Korea • 2026-10-07
75% AI deal score
CN¥1,282
CN¥544
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South Korea • 2026-10-07
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CN¥1,256
CN¥557
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Guilin
China • 2026-10-11
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CN¥557
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Ürümqi
China • 2026-10-11
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Flights from Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing

The cheapest fares right now from Beijing start at CNY 865 to Jeju City, South Korea. You can also find cheap flights from Beijing to Harbin, China for CNY 952, and to Shanghai, China for CNY 1012. These prices represent current roundtrip fares available.

Travelers from Beijing have access to a vast network of destinations, with 1332 unique cities reachable over the last 90 days. The top three countries by share of recent fares are China, accounting for 22%, followed by Hong Kong with 7%, and the United States with 6%. This indicates a strong focus on domestic and regional Asian travel, alongside significant long-haul options.

Regarding direct flights from Beijing, approximately 20.9% of recent fares were non-stop. This suggests that while direct options are available, a majority of routes from Beijing involve at least one connection, classifying it as a connecting-dominant origin.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Beijing is Hong Kong. Other popular routes include flights to Shanghai, China, and Istanbul, Turkey. These destinations consistently appear among the most offered routes for travelers departing from Beijing.

The flight distances from Beijing are predominantly long-haul, with 78% of routes categorized as long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights make up 16% of the routes, while short-haul options account for a smaller share at 6%. This distribution highlights Beijing's role as a major hub for long-distance international travel.

Most popular airlines from Beijing

Air China

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

China United Airlines

Beijing Capital Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing soon

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Colombo

Beijing (PKX) - Colombo (CMB)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,154

CN¥2,617

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Bucharest

Beijing (PEK) - Bucharest (OTP)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥5,565

CN¥3,986

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Vancouver

Beijing (PEK) - Vancouver (YVR)

Sichuan Airlines

CN¥5,265

CN¥3,986

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - San Francisco

Beijing (PKX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥6,058

CN¥4,825

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Ürümqi

Beijing (PKX) - Ürümqi (URC)

Beijing Capital Airlines

CN¥2,749

CN¥1,389

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Sanya

Beijing (PKX) - Sanya (SYX)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥2,151

CN¥1,288

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Beijing

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Oct 2026

from

CN¥3,848

Venice

TOP

Italy • Nov 2026

from

CN¥4,619

Chongqing

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,140

Harbin

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥851

Chengdu

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,113

Guangzhou

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,180

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Beijing

-20%

PEK - Mexico City

CN¥7,858 → CN¥6,315

-30%

PEK - Brussels

CN¥4,928 → CN¥3,456

-25%

PEK - Vancouver

CN¥5,265 → CN¥3,973

-17%

PKX - Paris

CN¥4,985 → CN¥4,147

Popular Airports from Beijing

Beijing airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Sun - Tue

The cheapest flights from Beijing are on Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$53 direct / ~$119 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Beijing are to Jeju City, South Korea, and other destinations in China.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air China, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Spring Airlines

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Beijing.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from BJS.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, Jan, Feb

These months tend to have lower flight prices from Beijing.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from PKX start at $46, while flights from PEK start at $87.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International is a major hub, ideal for travelers seeking a wide range of flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥780

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing Daxing International Airport serves as a modern alternative for diverse domestic and international routes.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥813

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative due to its proximity and high-speed rail link.

📍 ~118 km from Beijing (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥699

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Paris

France • Dec 2026

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$2,228

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China Southern Airlines

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From PKX

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Seoul

South Korea • Oct 2026

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$1,117

$524

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China Southern Airlines

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From PKX

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Macau • Nov 2026

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$1,112

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China Eastern Airlines

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From PKX

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Italy • May 2027

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$3,481

$2,236

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Belgium • Dec 2026

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$4,041

$2,427

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Hainan Airlines

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From PKX

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Denmark • Dec 2026

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$3,565

$2,324

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From PEK

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Spain • Dec 2026

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$2,815

$1,525

Save $1,290

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From PEK

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Cambodia • Dec 2026

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$1,451

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From PKX

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Cairo

Egypt • Dec 2026

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$2,072

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Booking Flights from Beijing: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Beijing have offered median prices under 1200 CNY. For example, flights to Dongying typically have a median price of 454 CNY, while Shanghai averages 827 CNY. Other affordable options include Nantong at 830 CNY and Hangzhou at 983 CNY. Even international destinations like Hanoi have shown median prices around 1118 CNY across the trailing 90 days.

Historically, travelers departing from Beijing have had access to a broad range of destinations. Across the trailing 90 days, there were typically flights to 1332 unique cities. These destinations spanned 98 different countries. China accounted for 22% of these destinations, with Hong Kong representing 7% and the United States making up 6% of the available routes.

In the trailing 90 days, some of the most frequently served destinations from Beijing included major hubs. Hong Kong was a popular choice, as was Shanghai. Istanbul also featured prominently among the most popular routes for travelers departing from Beijing.

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Flights from Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing

Most popular airlines from Beijing

Air China

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

China United Airlines

Beijing Capital Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing soon

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Colombo

Beijing (PKX) - Colombo (CMB)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,154

CN¥2,617

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Bucharest

Beijing (PEK) - Bucharest (OTP)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥5,565

CN¥3,986

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Vancouver

Beijing (PEK) - Vancouver (YVR)

Sichuan Airlines

CN¥5,265

CN¥3,986

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - San Francisco

Beijing (PKX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥6,058

CN¥4,825

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Ürümqi

Beijing (PKX) - Ürümqi (URC)

Beijing Capital Airlines

CN¥2,749

CN¥1,389

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Sanya

Beijing (PKX) - Sanya (SYX)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥2,151

CN¥1,288

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Beijing

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Oct 2026

from

CN¥3,848

Venice

TOP

Italy • Nov 2026

from

CN¥4,619

Chongqing

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,140

Harbin

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥851

Chengdu

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,113

Guangzhou

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,180

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Beijing

-20%

PEK - Mexico City

CN¥7,858 → CN¥6,315

-30%

PEK - Brussels

CN¥4,928 → CN¥3,456

-25%

PEK - Vancouver

CN¥5,265 → CN¥3,973

-17%

PKX - Paris

CN¥4,985 → CN¥4,147

Popular Airports from Beijing

Beijing airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Sun - Tue

The cheapest flights from Beijing are on Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$53 direct / ~$119 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Beijing are to Jeju City, South Korea, and other destinations in China.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air China, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Spring Airlines

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Beijing.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from BJS.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, Jan, Feb

These months tend to have lower flight prices from Beijing.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from PKX start at $46, while flights from PEK start at $87.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International is a major hub, ideal for travelers seeking a wide range of flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥780

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing Daxing International Airport serves as a modern alternative for diverse domestic and international routes.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥813

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative due to its proximity and high-speed rail link.

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$2,509

$2,072

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Etihad Airways

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Flights from Beijing: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Beijing soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Beijing

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Beijing

Popular Airports from Beijing

Beijing airport insights

Sat - Sun - Tue

From ~$53 direct / ~$119 roundtrip

Air China, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Spring Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Mar, Jan, Feb

Compare nearby airports first

Beijing main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

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What are the cheapest flights from Beijing under 1200 CNY?

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What are the most popular destinations from Beijing?

Are most flights from Beijing long-haul or short-haul?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Beijing?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Beijing?

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Last-minute flights going from Beijing soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Beijing

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Beijing

Popular Airports from Beijing

Beijing airport insights

Sat - Sun - Tue

From ~$53 direct / ~$119 roundtrip

Air China, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Spring Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Mar, Jan, Feb

Compare nearby airports first

Beijing main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Beijing

Best Elite deals from Beijing

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Booking Flights from Beijing: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Beijing under 1200 CNY?

How many destinations can I fly to from Beijing?

What are the most popular destinations from Beijing?

Are most flights from Beijing long-haul or short-haul?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Beijing?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Beijing?

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