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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing:

• Earliest: departs at 1:05 am and lands at 5:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:05 am and lands at 6:50 pm.

The flight takes about 16h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing takes 16h 45m, covering 6,830 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing range from $1,051 to $1,606, with an average of $1,279 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,051 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $1,279 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $526 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,609 for nonstop.

Air China is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Night is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $556, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 13m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,118 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,340, a difference of $222.

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

Only Air China operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Beijing.

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 38m, compared with 21h 27m via Dublin (DUB) and 22h 31m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (China Time vs Eastern 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Beijing flights:

• Air China: 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

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