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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Beijing? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from Vancouver to Beijing

Alternative Vancouver to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Vancouver to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Vancouver to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,055
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time13 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week19

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Beijing is $1,058. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Vancouver to Beijing.
Air China and Air Canada fly direct from Vancouver to Beijing.
As of December 2025, there are 19 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Beijing is usually January.
If you're flying from Vancouver, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Capital – which is 25.0 km away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from $1,058.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Beijing on Thursday, 22 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In December, the average temperature is usually around -4°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Beijing is Korean Air. And the cheapest airline that flies to Beijing Daxing Airport is Air Canada.

Flying from Vancouver to Beijing: what you need to know

  • When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Beijing, there's a range of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main terminals.

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major entry points.

  • Around 12 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Vancouver to Beijing flight.

  • Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are nine weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Vancouver to Beijing is with Air China at 13:00. Choose the first YVR to PEK departure operated by Air Canada at 11:40 to make the most of your arrival in Beijing.

  • Leave enough time to catch your Vancouver to Beijing flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Beijing

  • Score cheap Vancouver to Beijing flights by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Vancouver to Beijing is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Vancouver to Beijing.

  • Lock in a cheap Vancouver to Beijing flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Take off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Beijing. From YVR, you can fly directly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

  • Lock in your Vancouver to Beijing plane tickets with Air Canada. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from YVR.

  • Located around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early Vancouver to Beijing flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:

  • Flights departing from YXX touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.

Arriving in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Beijing, while April is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Beijing based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your Vancouver to Beijing tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Beijing around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Beijing

  • Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Beijing, browse our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.

Explore more of China

  • Beijing has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • If you want to check out another major stop in China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key highlights.

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