Traveling from Phoenix to Beijing: what you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Phoenix to Beijing.
When working out where to arrive in Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are the chief entry points.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Phoenix.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Phoenix to Beijing flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Beijing
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Phoenix to Beijing flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Phoenix to Beijing is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Phoenix to Beijing.
Find an affordable Phoenix to Beijing flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Phoenix to Beijing flights leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
PHX is around 6 kilometers from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PHX.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometers from central Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Beijing. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Venture beyond Beijing and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your chances of snagging the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good idea.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
The center of Beijing is approximately 40 kilometers from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). Once your flight from Phoenix to Beijing has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 50 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 45 minutes.
After your flight from Phoenix to Beijing, tuck yourself in at a hotel near PKX. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Beijing. August is the most popular month to travel to Beijing. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Phoenix to Beijing ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to Beijing around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Beijing:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are major attractions which should feature on any good Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometers to the southeast, popular attractions include Hai River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Center.
Around 418 kilometers south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favorite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.
