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Cheap flights to Beijing
The Forbidden City, hutong lanes and the Great Wall within a day trip.
- Best weather
- Apr to May, Sep to Oct
- Wet season
- Jun to Aug
- Warmest
- Jul, 32°C
- Airports
- PEK, PKX
Best time to visit Beijing
The best time to visit Beijing for the weather is from April to May and from September to October, when daytime highs average 20 to 28°C (68 to 82°F) and it's mostly dry.
Beijing has a wet season from June to August, when most of the year's rain falls: about 13 rainy days in July, against about 1 rainy day in January. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is July, with highs around 32°C (90°F); the coolest is January, at around 3°C (37°F) by day and -7°C (19°F) at night.
Beijing weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C 37°F | -7°C 19°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, cold |
| February | 7°C 44°F | -4°C 24°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, cold |
| March | 13°C 56°F | 2°C 35°F | 3 rainy days | Dry season, cool |
| April Best | 21°C 70°F | 9°C 48°F | 5 rainy days | Dry season, mild |
| May Best | 28°C 82°F | 15°C 59°F | 6 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| June | 31°C 88°F | 20°C 67°F | 10 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| July | 32°C 90°F | 23°C 73°F | 13 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| August | 31°C 88°F | 22°C 71°F | 11 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| September Best | 27°C 80°F | 16°C 61°F | 8 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| October Best | 20°C 67°F | 8°C 47°F | 5 rainy days | Dry season, mild |
| November | 11°C 51°F | 0°C 33°F | 3 rainy days | Dry season, cool |
| December | 4°C 39°F | -5°C 23°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, cold |
Long-term averages from Beijing (Haidian District), 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Beijing
Farepop finds fares to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 8,000 km · about 10.5 hours non-stop Brisbane 8,400 km · about 11 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 10,400 km · about 13.5 hours non-stop Wellington 10,800 km · about 14 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 5,400 mi · about 11.5 hours non-stop San Francisco 5,900 mi · about 12.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 8,500 km · about 11 hours non-stop Calgary 8,700 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Newcastle 4,900 mi · about 10.5 hours non-stop Edinburgh 4,900 mi · about 10.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 6,300 km · about 8.5 hours non-stop Berlin 7,400 km · about 9.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Beijing
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Beijing: questions
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
For the weather, from April to May and from September to October, when daytime highs average around 24°C. These are long-term averages from Beijing (Haidian District), 1991–2020.
When is the rainy season in Beijing?
Beijing's wet season runs from June to August. July is usually the wettest month, with about 13 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Beijing?
Farepop finds fares to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
How can I find cheap flights to Beijing?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Beijing costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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