Travelling from Philadelphia to Beijing: what you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where countless awesome vacations begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Philadelphia to Beijing.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the primary gateways.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to Beijing. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
To enter China for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you have a passport from United States. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap flight from Philadelphia to Beijing.
Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Philadelphia to Beijing departing from Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Travelling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes approximately 44 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Beijing, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is approximately 31 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel near PEK if you're catching a late flight from Philadelphia to Beijing. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
After your flight from Philadelphia to Beijing has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is approximately 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
You'll find some cozy hotels where you can rest ahead of your adventure near PKX. Kick back after your flight from Philadelphia to Beijing at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Beijing
Right now, C$717 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Beijing. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,472. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Beijing. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Philadelphia to Beijing.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Philadelphia to Beijing. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Beijing. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia to Beijing in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Beijing in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Beijing, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are attractions you won't want to skip in Beijing.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Philadelphia to Beijing. Whether you're looking for a compact ride, roomy sedan or something in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
