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✈️ Cheap flights to China
Compare fares to China from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Beijing Capital Intl (PEK). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to China right now
🛬 Airports in China
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEK | Beijing Capital Intl | Beijing | Main |
| PKX | Beijing Daxing Intl | Beijing | Main |
| TSN | Tianjin Binhai Intl | Tianjin | Main |
| SJW | Shijiazhuang Zhengding Intl | Shijiazhuang | Main |
| DAT | Datong Yungang Intl | Datong | Main |
| TNA | Jinan Yaoqiang Intl | Jinan (Licheng) | Main |
| HET | Hohhot Baita Intl | Hohhot | Main |
| TYN | Taiyuan Wusu Intl | Taiyuan | Main |
| DLC | Dalian Zhoushuizi Intl | Dalian (Ganjingzi) | Main |
| YNT | Yantai Penglai Intl | Yantai | Main |
…and 215 more airports.
Major international gateways include Beijing Capital and Daxing, Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun, Chengdu and Shenzhen. High-speed trains link mainland China with Hong Kong, and land borders connect to several neighbouring countries.
📅 Best time to fly to China
Best: April-May and September-October – mild, mostly dry weather across most regions and beautiful spring blossom or autumn colours.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and November – cooler but quieter, and good value; southern regions remain pleasant.
Avoid: Major national holidays (Chinese New Year, early May and the first week of October) when transport and sights are packed; also July-August heat and rain in many areas.
Weather by month in Beijing
- 2°Jan☀️
- 6°Feb☀️
- 13°Mar☀️
- 21°Apr⛅
- 27°May⛅
- 31°Jun🌧
- 31°Jul🌧
- 30°Aug🌧
- 26°Sep⛅
- 19°Oct⛅
- 10°Nov☀️
- 3°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to China
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Beijing | 8,153 km | 10 h 30 min | |
| New York → Beijing | 10,978 km | 13 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 10,036 km | 12 h 45 min | |
| Chicago → Beijing | 10,562 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| Miami → Beijing | 12,484 km | 15 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Beijing | 9,492 km | 12 h 05 min | |
| Toronto → Beijing | 10,560 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| Paris → Beijing | 8,190 km | 10 h 30 min | |
| Frankfurt → Beijing | 7,789 km | 10 h 05 min | |
| Dubai → Beijing | 5,846 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Beijing | 3,810 km | 5 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Beijing | 4,765 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Singapore → Beijing | 4,490 km | 6 h 05 min | |
| Sydney → Beijing | 8,964 km | 11 h 30 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in China
- Beijing – The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutong lanes and the Great Wall within reach.
- Shanghai – Art deco Bund, futuristic skyline, French Concession streets and superb dining.
- Xi'an – Home of the Terracotta Army, intact city walls and the eastern end of the Silk Road.
- Guilin & Yangshuo – Limestone peaks, rice fields and rivers ideal for cycling and bamboo rafting.
- Chengdu – A relaxed teahouse city known for pandas and some of China's spiciest cuisine.
- Zhangjiajie – Otherworldly sandstone pillars, glass walkways and cable cars.
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Flights to China: questions
What is the main airport in China?
The main international airport is Beijing Capital Intl (PEK) in Beijing. Other airports with scheduled flights include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN), Shijiazhuang (SJW).
How long is the flight from London to China?
A nonstop flight from London to Beijing covers about 8,153 km and takes around 10 h 30 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to China?
April-May and September-October – mild, mostly dry weather across most regions and beautiful spring blossom or autumn colours.
When is the cheapest time to fly to China?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and November – cooler but quieter, and good value; southern regions remain pleasant.
Do I need a visa to fly to China?
It depends on your passport. See our China visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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