Cheap flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

7 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 2 airlines, about 12h 33m in the air, 6,252 mi (10,062 km). Tickets from $424, nonstop from $528.

Flights from Beijing to Los Angeles

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Prices by day: Beijing to Los Angeles

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Beijing to Los Angeles at a glance

flight time, from 11h 50m to 13h 5m
12h 33m
straight-line distance
6,252 mi (10,062 km)
flights a week
7
next flight
12 November
first and last departure
11:40 - 22:00
lowest price, with a connection, 7 December
$424
lowest nonstop price
$528
airlines
2

Beijing to Los Angeles ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: December 2026, tickets from $424. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is August 2027: from $549. The average across months is $476.

Beijing to Los Angeles flight schedule

7 flights a week, 2 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 772
United Airlines
11:40 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
07:55 Los Angeles International, terminal B
12h 15m
Mon, Thu, Sat
Boeing 787-900
CA 987
Air China
13:25 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
10:00 Los Angeles International, terminal B
12h 35m
Sun
Boeing 777-300
CA 983
Air China
21:55 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
19:00 Los Angeles International, terminal B
13h 5m
Mon
Boeing 777-300
CA 983
Air China
22:00 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
19:00 Los Angeles International, terminal B
13h
Thu, Fri
Boeing 777-300

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
CA 987
Air China
13:30 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
11:00 Los Angeles International, terminal B
12h 30m
Seasonal
Boeing 777-300
UA 772
United Airlines
12:00 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
08:50 Los Angeles International, terminal B
11h 50m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Beijing. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Beijing to Los Angeles

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Beijing to Los Angeles depart and land

Departure from Beijing

7 flights a week, terminal 3, 16 mi (25 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Los Angeles

7 flights a week, terminal B, 12 mi (19 km) from the city centre

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+19° +7° +15° 6 days
Feb
+20° +8° +15° 5 days
Mar
+20° +9° +14° 8 days
Apr
+24° +11° +15° 2 days
May
+25° +13° +17° 1 days
Jun
+28° +15° +19° 1 days
Jul
+31° +17° +20° 0 days
Aug
+32° +18° +21° 1 days
Sep
+31° +18° +21° 2 days
Oct
+28° +14° +19° 2 days
Nov
+23° +10° +17° 3 days
Dec
+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Beijing to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight takes 12 hours 33 minutes on average, from 11h 50m to 13h 5m depending on the flight.
How far is Los Angeles from Beijing?
6,252 mi (10,062 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Beijing to Los Angeles?
Air China (4 a week) and United Airlines (3 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Beijing to Los Angeles?
There are 7 a week, about 1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Beijing to Los Angeles?
The first departure is at 11:40 (UA772), the last at 22:00 (CA983). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles?
December 2026: tickets from $424. The most expensive is August 2027, from $549.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles?
7 December 2026 (Monday): from $424 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Beijing to Los Angeles?
United Airlines: nonstop tickets from $532 on 16 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Beijing. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Beijing airport do flights to Los Angeles leave from?
Beijing Capital International (7 a week).