Cheap flights from Beijing (PEK)

Beijing's classic capital airport, still busy at Terminal 3

Beijing Capital International Airport sits about 32 km northeast of central Beijing and is the original main airport for the Chinese capital. After the 2019 opening of Daxing (PKX), Capital remains the home base for Air China and a major hub for China Southern and Hainan Airlines. It continues to handle heavy long-haul traffic to North America, Europe and across Asia.

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Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK)

Major carriers: Air China, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific. Low-cost carriers: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air, Scoot, AirAsia.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between PEK and PKX?
PEK is Beijing Capital, the older airport northeast of the city and home to Air China; PKX is Beijing Daxing, the newer airport south of the city. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you search Beijing (PEK, PKX) in one go so you don't miss a cheaper flight from the other field.
Are there direct flights from Beijing to London?
Yes, PEK has scheduled non-stop flights to London Heathrow (LHR), operated by Air China and British Airways, with seasonal additions to other UK airports. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap on PEK-LHR shows the cheapest weeks and helps you avoid school-holiday and Lunar New Year price spikes.
Which airlines hub at Beijing Capital?
Air China is the largest hub carrier at PEK, joined by Hainan Airlines and significant operations from China Southern and China Eastern after Daxing's opening absorbed some flights. Flightmussy compares all of them plus Skyteam, Star Alliance and Oneworld partners in a single search, no signup required.
When is the cheapest month to fly out of Beijing?
March, April and early November are usually the cheapest months for international departures from PEK, with February (Lunar New Year) and the October Golden Week the most expensive. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap visualises seasonality so you can shift your dates by a week or two for meaningful savings.

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