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$335+ Cheap flights to Beijing, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Beijing, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Beijing. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Tue 3/308:55
SYD
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PKX
1 stop17h 35m
Juneyao Airlines
Tue 31/321:25
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop30h 25m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 24/2$553
Thu 14/508:15
SYD
-
PKX
1 stop14h 05m
Juneyao Airlines
Thu 4/621:25
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop30h 50m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 24/2$569
Fri 8/514:15
SYD
-
PKX
1 stop22h 50m
China Southern
Fri 15/509:00
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 25/2$572
Fri 8/514:15
SYD
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PKX
1 stop23h 50m
China Southern
Mon 18/517:30
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop17h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 24/2$573
Mon 2/315:10
SYD
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PKX
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 9/322:05
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$574
Thu 12/313:30
SYD
-
PKX
2 stops22h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 25/316:50
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/2$576
Wed 18/310:00
SYD
-
PKX
1 stop33h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 22/316:50
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/2$577
Tue 3/321:25
SYD
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PEK
1 stop19h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 31/320:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/2$579
Tue 3/309:20
SYD
-
PKX
2 stops27h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 10/311:30
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop16h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$586
Sat 23/520:20
SYD
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PEK
1 stop19h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 13/615:30
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop20h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/2$589
Sat 11/420:20
SYD
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PEK
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 22/420:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/2$591
Fri 6/312:35
SYD
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PEK
1 stop14h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sun 15/309:15
PEK
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SYD
1 stop22h 40m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 25/2$593

Find flight deals to Beijing

Find the latest flights to Beijing in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 26 February 2026.

Return from

$569

One-way from

$335

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$686

Good round-trip deal

$605 or less

Good one-way deal

$312 or less
Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 14/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Sydney to Beijing
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  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Sydney to Beijing
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Return

Price

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

08:15-10:35

1 stop28h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 4/6

21:25-06:15

1 stop30h 50m

$569

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

11:00-00:05

1 stop15h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 15/4

09:15-07:55

1 stop20h 40m

$652

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

15:10-19:00

1 stop30h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 13/3

21:40-07:20

1 stop30h 40m

$655

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:30-10:25

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/3

08:30-10:00

1 stop22h 30m

$824

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/6

20:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 24/6

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

$911

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

11:05-00:55

1 stop16h 50m

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/3

12:00-11:25

2 stops20h 25m

$1,000

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/6

14:10-09:45

1 stop21h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 22/7

23:00-08:00

2 stops31h 00m

$1,011

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/6

08:15-20:20

1 stop14h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 24/7

11:40-06:15

1 stop16h 35m

$1,012

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/6

10:15-11:55

1 stop27h 40m

Beijing Capital

Fri 24/7

12:55-08:00

1 stop17h 05m

$1,170

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

08:15-20:20

1 stop14h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 20/7

11:40-06:15

1 stop16h 35m

$1,192

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Best time to book a flight to Beijing

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Beijing

When is the best time to book a flight to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Beijing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Beijing?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Beijing takes 13 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Beijing from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Beijing?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Beijing are China Eastern, Air China and Cathay Pacific.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $442
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $550
Air China
Air China
From $609
China Southern
China Southern
From $462

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Beijing?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Beijing are Hainan Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated 26 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andChina Eastern to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,179 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
China Southern
7.4
Good
138 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,179 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

FAQs about flying to Beijing

Getting around Beijing

It’s not necessary to rent a car in Beijing as taxis are very cheap and the public transport system is excellent. The subway is fast, clean, punctual and cheap. The bus network is comprehensive and enormous. There are about 500 routes, but numbers 1-199 should be sufficient for getting around the city centre.

Getting to the city from the airport

Taxis can be picked up outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3. If the trip exceeds 15km, there will be a 50 per cent charge to cover the driver’s journey back to the airport.

The Airport Express railway runs every 15 minutes between early morning and late evening. It makes four stops – Dongzhimen, Sanyuanqiao, T3 and T2.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Beijing?

    Things to do in BeijingYou can’t visit Beijing and not go to see the Great Wall. The Badaling sections are where most of the other tourists will go. If you go on an organised tour to Badaling, a visit to the Ming Tombs (a World Heritage Site) is often included. However, if you can spare the time and you have the money, go to Mutianyu. It’s about 60km northeast of Beijing. This section of the Wall is largely intact and it’s a wonderful place to hike and bike. Alternatively, there are two cable cars that will carry you to the top of Mutianyu Great Wall. Beijing has some wonderful, serene parks including Yuetan Park (west Beijing). Visit in the evening and breathe in the heavily scented air. That’ll be from the pomegranate, phoenix and osmanthus trees.Ritan is site of the Temple of the Sun. The altar was used for ritual sacrifices… hundreds of years ago.A foot massage in Beijing can cost a fraction of what it does at home. What do you Tip in Beijing?Tipping is not expected in Beijing.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Beijing if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Beijing on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Beijing?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Beijing.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing?

    Beijing Daxing Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing. One-way flights to Beijing Daxing Intl typically cost $102, while return flights cost around $187.

  • How much is a return flight to Beijing?

    A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around $1,685, however they can be found for as little as $275.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Beijing depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Beijing, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Beijing Capital have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Beijing Capital can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Beijing Capital?

    Yes. Beijing Capital has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Beijing Huiqiang Hotel (Beijing Terminal 1) is the closest property to Beijing Capital (0.0 km away from Beijing Capital).

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