Flying from Las Vegas to Beijing: what you need to know
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is Las Vegas's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Beijing taking off from here.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the primary gateways.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing 15 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Las Vegas to Beijing flight.
Popular months like October or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Beijing
To find cheap Las Vegas to Beijing flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Las Vegas to Beijing flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
LAS is around 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Las Vegas to Beijing? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport):
82.07% of flights departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAS.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore parts of Beijing that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Las Vegas to Beijing has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Las Vegas to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Las Vegas to Beijing. To escape the crowds, visit Beijing in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Las Vegas to Beijing ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Beijing, explore our selection of hotels including:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Beijing must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
