Statistics on Los Angeles -Beijing flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Beijing (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Beijing from Los Angeles airport is $ 1399 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1142 (in november) and $ 1811 (in july), which is a saving of $ 258 or a surplus of $ 412 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1107 to $1159 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1142, saving $ 258 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1399). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1811).
Flight Los Angeles -Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 768 | $ 1235 | good price |
| February | $ 793 | $ 1208 | good price |
| March | $ 754 | $ 1151 | good price |
| April | $ 795 | $ 1256 | good price |
| May | $ 903 | $ 1394 | fair price |
| June | $ 1256 | $ 1778 | high price |
| July | $ 1348 | $ 1811 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1159 | $ 1635 | high price |
| September | $ 975 | $ 1324 | good price |
| October | $ 893 | $ 1315 | good price |
| November | $ 768 | $ 1142 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1003 | $ 1524 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Beijing
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Beijing range from $264 to $2055. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $264 to $317), 1% at the maximum price (from $2002 to $2055). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1107 to $1159 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Beijing flight
There are 22 companies that serve Los Angeles from Beijing airport: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Hainan Airlines, United, Air Canada, ANA, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Viva Macau, Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, Korean Air, Xiamen Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Hawaiian Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Air China was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Beijing route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Beijing flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 491 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Beijing flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $123. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $226.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Beijing to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $174. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a sunday may cost you an additional $220.
Top prices Los Angeles -Beijing
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 03-12 to 07-12-2024 | $ 802 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 09-12 to 21-12-2024 | $ 884 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 10-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 951 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 881 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 700 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 09-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 974 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 16-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 952 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 17-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 992 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 994 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 01-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 994 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Beijing to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Beijing flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1033 $, which is a saving of 366 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (402 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Beijing flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 787 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1132), 3 to 4 months ($ 925), 4 to 5 months ($ 872), 6 to 7 months ($ 1040) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 808 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1163), 3 to 4 months ($ 1032), 4 to 5 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 833) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 830 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 961), 3 to 4 months ($ 998), 5 to 6 months ($ 866), 6 to 7 months ($ 889), 7 to 8 months ($ 887) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 833 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 918), 4 to 5 months ($ 879), 6 to 7 months ($ 965), 7 to 8 months ($ 943), 8 to 9 months ($ 977) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 903 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1354), 3 to 4 months ($ 1259), 4 to 5 months ($ 991), 6 to 7 months ($ 905), 7 to 8 months ($ 1143), 9 to 10 months ($ 1242) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1172 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1774), 3 to 4 months ($ 1535), 4 to 5 months ($ 1477), 5 to 6 months ($ 1214), 7 to 8 months ($ 1193), 8 to 9 months ($ 1437), 9 to 10 months ($ 1727), 10 to 11 months ($ 1309) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1222 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1708), 4 to 5 months ($ 1304), 5 to 6 months ($ 1318), 6 to 7 months ($ 1372), 8 to 9 months ($ 1246), 9 to 10 months ($ 1771) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1127 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1536), 4 to 5 months ($ 1344), 6 to 7 months ($ 1397), 7 to 8 months ($ 1257), 8 to 9 months ($ 1339), 9 to 10 months ($ 1150), 10 to 11 months ($ 1361) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1091 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1302), 4 to 5 months ($ 1276), 5 to 6 months ($ 1198), 6 to 7 months ($ 1121), 7 to 8 months ($ 1229), 9 to 10 months ($ 1124), 10 to 11 months ($ 1122) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1106 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1182), 3 to 4 months ($ 1146), 5 to 6 months ($ 1185), 6 to 7 months ($ 1191), 7 to 8 months ($ 1244), 8 to 9 months ($ 1204), 10 to 11 months ($ 1143) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 811 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 996), 4 to 5 months ($ 1035), 6 to 7 months ($ 1035), 7 to 8 months ($ 1118), 8 to 9 months ($ 981), 9 to 10 months ($ 958), 10 to 11 months ($ 919), 11 to 12 months ($ 995) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 930 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1500), 3 to 4 months ($ 1124), 5 to 6 months ($ 1295), 9 to 10 months ($ 1301), 10 to 11 months ($ 1165), 11 to 12 months ($ 1427) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $35. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $49 more.
Los Angeles to Beijing: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1218 $1110 to $1344 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1633 $802 to $4420 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1408 $846 to $3110 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1144 $881 to $1518 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1112 $700 to $1257 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1144 $952 to $1343 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1465 $676 to $1921 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1818 $1567 to $2029 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1399 $1399 to $1399 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 2568 $1400 to $3611 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1791 $994 to $3215 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1795 $994 to $3229 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april and july are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!