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

Historically, the majority of flights from Beijing are long-haul, accounting for 78% of all routes in the trailing 90 days. Medium-haul flights make up 16% of the routes. Short-haul flights are less common, representing only 6% of the total flight options from Beijing.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Beijing?

Historically, some of the most affordable international flights from Beijing include destinations like Hanoi, with a median price of 1118 CNY. Other options for international travel include Kota Kinabalu at a median price of 1254 CNY and Hong Kong at 1315 CNY. Bangkok also typically has a median price of 1315 CNY, offering various choices for international travel 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 savings of 11% compared to the annual median average price of $807. March is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $729, offering another opportunity for more economical travel.

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Hong Kong
Hong Kong • 2026-10-14
85% AI deal score
CN¥749
CN¥350
One-way
BJS
Harbin
China • 2026-09-06
74% AI deal score
CN¥1,197
CN¥464
One-way
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Xi'an
China • 2026-08-31
82% AI deal score
CN¥1,383
CN¥464
One-way
BJS
Jeju City
South Korea • 2026-11-11
46% AI deal score
CN¥540
CN¥471
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BJS
Shanghai
China • 2026-09-12
68% AI deal score
CN¥650
CN¥484
One-way
BJS
Hangzhou
China • 2026-09-02
80% AI deal score
CN¥894
CN¥491
One-way
BJS
Changsha
China • 2026-09-07
80% AI deal score
CN¥1,217
CN¥511
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Chongqing
China • 2026-09-09
82% AI deal score
CN¥1,644
CN¥524
One-way
BJS
Nanchang
China • 2026-09-02
82% AI deal score
CN¥1,332
CN¥531
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BJS
Kunming
China • 2026-08-27
89% AI deal score
CN¥1,789
CN¥538
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Flights from Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing

Right now, you can find cheap flights from Beijing to Dalian starting at CNY 854. Other economical options include flights to Hong Kong for CNY 894 and to Hangzhou for CNY 961. These prices represent some of the most affordable fares currently available from Beijing.

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

When looking for flight deals from Beijing, it is important to note that 20.9% of recent fares are for direct flights. This suggests that a majority of routes from Beijing involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common part of the travel experience from this origin.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Beijing is Hong Kong. Following closely in popularity are routes to Shanghai and Istanbul. These cities consistently appear among the most offered destinations, reflecting high demand or frequent availability of fares.

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 international and intercontinental travel.

Most popular airlines from Beijing

Air China

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Tianjin Airlines

Beijing Capital Airlines

China United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing soon

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Sarajevo

Beijing (PEK) - Sarajevo (SJJ)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥9,072

CN¥3,704

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Killeen

Beijing (PEK) - Killeen (GRK)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥17,419

CN¥8,988

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Helsinki

Beijing (PEK) - Helsinki (HEL)

Lufthansa

CN¥7,045

CN¥4,982

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Lisbon

Beijing (PEK) - Lisbon (LIS)

KLM

CN¥7,085

CN¥5,035

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Ho Chi Minh City

Beijing (PEK) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,817

CN¥1,701

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Sydney

Beijing (PEK) - Sydney (SYD)

Sichuan Airlines

CN¥5,215

CN¥3,738

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Beijing

Sarajevo

TOP

Bosnia & Herzegovina • Sep 2026

from

CN¥3,703

Ljubljana

TOP

Slovenia • Jan 2027

from

CN¥5,054

Dakar

TOP

Senegal • Feb 2027

from

CN¥7,265

Penang

TOP

Malaysia • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,727

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Oct 2026

from

CN¥3,891

San Francisco

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

CN¥4,422

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Beijing

-45%

PEK - Killeen

CN¥15,483 → CN¥8,575

-59%

PEK - Sarajevo

CN¥8,989 → CN¥3,703

-38%

PEK - Dakar

CN¥11,683 → CN¥7,211

-46%

PEK - Podgorica

CN¥9,092 → CN¥4,933

Popular Airports from Beijing

Beijing airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Sat - Tue

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

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$50 direct / ~$117 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from BJS are found on routes to Dalian, Hong Kong, and Hangzhou.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer competitive fares 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

Jan

Flights from Beijing tend to be cheaper in Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from PKX start at $46, while flights from PEK start at $74.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a good option for travelers seeking potentially lower fares.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥830

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International is a convenient choice for many travelers due to its proximity to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥945

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic and international flights, and high-speed rail connectivity.

📍 ~118 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥797

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Beijing

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Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Seoul

South Korea • Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,157

$528

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Johannesburg

South Africa • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,430

$2,295

Save $1,135

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Business Class

From PKX

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Copenhagen

Denmark • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,287

$2,321

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Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PEK

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Bangkok

Thailand • Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,034

$524

Save $1,510

Air China, +1

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Milan

Italy • May 2027

92% AI deal score

$3,536

$2,216

Save $1,320

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Brussels

Belgium • Jan 2027

92% AI deal score

$4,441

$2,377

Save $2,064

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PKX

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Budapest

Hungary • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$3,306

$2,379

Save $927

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PEK

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Singapore

Singapore • Sep 2026

92% AI deal score

$984

$574

Save $410

Air China

Business Class

From PEK

Elite

Cairo

Egypt • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,141

$1,300

Save $841

Air China

Business Class

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 is around 827 CNY. Other affordable options include Nantong at 830 CNY and Hangzhou at 983 CNY. Even international destinations like Hanoi have shown median prices of 1118 CNY in the trailing 90 days, making them accessible within this budget.

In the trailing 90 days, travelers from Beijing could typically fly to 1332 unique cities across 98 countries. China accounts for 22% of these destinations, making it the most frequent country for flights. Hong Kong represents 7% of available destinations, and the United States accounts for 6% of the flight options from Beijing.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served destinations from Beijing include Hong Kong and Shanghai. Istanbul also stands out as a popular choice for travelers. These cities consistently appear among the top destinations for flights departing from Beijing.

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Flights from Beijing: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Beijing

Air China

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Tianjin Airlines

Beijing Capital Airlines

China United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing soon

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Sarajevo

Beijing (PEK) - Sarajevo (SJJ)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥9,072

CN¥3,704

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Killeen

Beijing (PEK) - Killeen (GRK)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥17,419

CN¥8,988

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Helsinki

Beijing (PEK) - Helsinki (HEL)

Lufthansa

CN¥7,045

CN¥4,982

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Lisbon

Beijing (PEK) - Lisbon (LIS)

KLM

CN¥7,085

CN¥5,035

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Ho Chi Minh City

Beijing (PEK) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,817

CN¥1,701

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Sydney

Beijing (PEK) - Sydney (SYD)

Sichuan Airlines

CN¥5,215

CN¥3,738

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Beijing

Sarajevo

TOP

Bosnia & Herzegovina • Sep 2026

from

CN¥3,703

Ljubljana

TOP

Slovenia • Jan 2027

from

CN¥5,054

Dakar

TOP

Senegal • Feb 2027

from

CN¥7,265

Penang

TOP

Malaysia • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,727

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Oct 2026

from

CN¥3,891

San Francisco

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

CN¥4,422

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Beijing

-45%

PEK - Killeen

CN¥15,483 → CN¥8,575

-59%

PEK - Sarajevo

CN¥8,989 → CN¥3,703

-38%

PEK - Dakar

CN¥11,683 → CN¥7,211

-46%

PEK - Podgorica

CN¥9,092 → CN¥4,933

Popular Airports from Beijing

Beijing airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Sat - Tue

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

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$50 direct / ~$117 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from BJS are found on routes to Dalian, Hong Kong, and Hangzhou.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer competitive fares 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

Jan

Flights from Beijing tend to be cheaper in Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from PKX start at $46, while flights from PEK start at $74.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a good option for travelers seeking potentially lower fares.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥830

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International is a convenient choice for many travelers due to its proximity to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥945

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic and international flights, and high-speed rail connectivity.

Egypt • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,141

$1,300

Save $841

Air China

Business Class

Booking Flights from Beijing: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Beijing

Today’s best flight deals from Beijing

Flights from Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing

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

Sun - Sat - Tue

From ~$50 direct / ~$117 roundtrip

Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China

0-2 weeks in advance

Jan

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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Flights from Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing

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

Sun - Sat - Tue

From ~$50 direct / ~$117 roundtrip

Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China

0-2 weeks in advance

Jan

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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Tunis

Milan

Seoul

Johannesburg

Copenhagen

Bangkok

Milan

Brussels

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Singapore

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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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