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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Beijing:

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 pm and lands at 4:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 2:24 pm.

The flight takes about 14h 49m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Beijing:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Beijing takes 14h 49m, covering 6,248 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Beijing range from $840 to $1,321, with an average of $1,070 over the past 12 months. Anything below $840 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $1,070 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $620 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,269 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$75 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Beijing flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $443, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Los Angeles to Beijing usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and may arrive at several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Beijing route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Beijing most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to Beijing. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $968 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,188, a difference of $220.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Beijing. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air China
• United Airlines

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 24m, compared with 18h 04m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 18h 55m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Beijing is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Beijing are Forbidden City, Tiananmen and Silk Street Market. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Beijing flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

LAX has a team of TSA Care officials who offer special assistance services to disabled travelers and passengers with medical conditions. If you will need assistance while at LAX, you should contact this team at least 72 hours before your flight. On the date you’re set to travel, you’ll be welcomed by a TSA Care official who will ensure that you’re cared for accordingly while at the airport.

While waiting for your flight to Beijing at LAX, you can enjoy top-tier relaxation services at one of the three XpresSpa locations in the airport. In terminals 1 and 5 the spa locations are found after security, while in TBIT the spa is found on the south concourse. A massage will relax you for the long flight ahead.

The quickest way to travel from PKX to Beijing’s city center is by high-speed train. Aboard the high-speed trains that cover this route, you’ll travel from the airport to the city center in a record 20 minutes.

If you’d like to shower once you land at PKX, you can do so at the East Pacific Traveler Lounge, located on the 3rd floor of the main terminal. To enter this lounge and freshen up, you will have to pay at the door.