Cheap flights from Beijing to New York

5 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by Air China, about 15h 25m in the air, 6,828 mi (10,989 km). Tickets from $511, nonstop from $810.

Flights from Beijing to New York

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Prices by day: Beijing to New York

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Beijing to New York at a glance

flight time, from 15h 10m to 15h 30m
15h 25m
straight-line distance
6,828 mi (10,989 km)
flights a week
5
flight today
1
first and last departure
19:45 - 20:00
lowest price, with a connection, 13 December
$511
lowest nonstop price
$810
airline
1

Beijing to New York ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: December 2026, tickets from $511. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is September 2027: from $806. The average across months is $633.

Beijing to New York flight schedule

5 flights a week, 1 today, 2 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
CA 981
Air China
19:45 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
22:10 John F. Kennedy International, terminal 1
15h 25m
Mon, Wed, Sun
Boeing 747
CA 981
Air China
20:00 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
22:10 John F. Kennedy International, terminal 1
15h 10m
Thu, Sat
Boeing 747

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 2 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
CA 981
Air China
20:35 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
23:00 John F. Kennedy International, terminal 1
15h 25m
Seasonal
Boeing 747
CA 981
Air China
19:35 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
23:05 John F. Kennedy International, terminal 1
15h 30m
Seasonal
Boeing 747

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. New York is 13 hours behind Beijing. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Beijing to New York

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

Airports

Where flights from Beijing to New York depart and land

Departure from Beijing

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

Arrival in New York

5 flights a week, terminal 1, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

When to visit New York

Weather by month

Best time to visit: August and September, +25° to +29° by day, sea +22° to +24°. In November it is +12° by day and +4° at night, sea +12°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+4° −3° +5° 10 days
Feb
+6° −3° +4° 10 days
Mar
+11° +1° +6° 10 days
Apr
+16° +6° +10° 11 days
May
+22° +12° +15° 12 days
Jun
+27° +17° +19° 10 days
Jul
+30° +21° +24° 14 days
Aug
+29° +20° +24° 11 days
Sep
+25° +16° +22° 10 days
Oct
+19° +10° +18° 8 days
Nov
+12° +4° +12° 8 days
Dec
+7° −1° +7° 11 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 New York?
A nonstop flight takes 15 hours 25 minutes on average, from 15h 10m to 15h 30m depending on the flight.
How far is New York from Beijing?
6,828 mi (10,989 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Beijing to New York?
Air China (5 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Beijing to New York?
1 flight today and 5 a week, about 0.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Beijing to New York?
The first departure is at 19:45 (CA981), the last at 20:00 (CA981). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to New York?
December 2026: tickets from $511. The most expensive is September 2027, from $806.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Beijing to New York?
13 December 2026 (Sunday): from $511 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Beijing to New York?
Air China: nonstop tickets from $810 on 13 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Beijing. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Beijing airport do flights to New York leave from?
Beijing Capital International (5 a week).