Flying from Cincinnati to Beijing: what you need to know
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) is Cincinnati's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Cincinnati to Beijing leaving from here.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's chief entry points.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Cincinnati.
Give yourself enough time to make your Cincinnati to Beijing flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is wise.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Beijing
To pick up cheap Cincinnati to Beijing flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Cincinnati to Beijing is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land an awesome deal.
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Flying from Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Cincinnati to Beijing flights departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
CVG is around 193 kilometres from central Cincinnati. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
When it comes to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport's on-time performance, 77.0% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel near PEK if you have a late flight from Cincinnati to Beijing. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that are off the usual tourist route. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
PEK is situated at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The centre of Beijing is about 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). Once your flight from Cincinnati to Beijing has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to PKX. Tuck yourself in after your Cincinnati to Beijing flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Cincinnati to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
Book a Cincinnati to Beijing ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Cincinnati to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Cincinnati to Beijing, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are a couple of major attractions to put on your Beijing must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If you're looking to explore another side of China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key reasons to visit.
