Flying from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Beijing. Check out your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when reserving your flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The average time for a direct flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours 36 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 15 hours behind Beijing.
The busiest route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with 6 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PEK to LAX is the 14:00 Air China option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:05 with Air China.
Your flight from Beijing to LAX won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can hop on a direct flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
When taking off from PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport with Air China.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Beijing to LAX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)? Check out the fares departing from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Air China has direct flights from Beijing to LAX out of PKX. Book your preferred seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Break up your flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Daxing International Airport and LAX are:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to PKX from Beijing's centre in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. The airport is approximately 56 kilometres away.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to LAX, chill out in one of these hotels close to Daxing International Airport:
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 54 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport is RM1,783. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,229. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's best to book 8 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Beijing to LAX within that timeframe.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport, plan your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Los Angeles, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Los Angeles. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Beijing to LAX sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Los Angeles International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
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