Flying from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
New York's timezone is UTC-5, making New York 13 hours behind Beijing.
To ensure you catch your PEK to EWR flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to New York Newark Airport. These are the top stopovers between PEK and EWR:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Rs125,932 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs274,042. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from PEK to EWR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to New York Newark Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PEK to EWR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to New York Newark Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PEK land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Beijing Capital Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PEK. Whether you have an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to New York Newark Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Consider booking a hotel near EWR if you're catching a late Beijing Capital Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a New York Newark Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and venture far and wide through New York and beyond.
Reserving your ride from New York Newark Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
From New York Newark Airport, New York is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to New York Newark Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to New York in September.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to New York Newark Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEK to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without dropping by Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.