United States to China Β· 6,237 miles (10,037 km)

Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK) flights

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30,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with ANA Mileage Club

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK): Air China and United Airlines. The two airports are 6,237 miles (10,037 km) apart. Air China and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver and more.

How many miles LAX to PEK costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China30,000$5.60–45.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China35,000$54–94
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines44,000$5.60–355.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines45,000$71.61–80.61
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China57,500$5.60–45.60
United MileagePlusOn Air China60,500$5.60–45.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China62,500$5.60–45.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China67,000$5.60–45.60
TAP Miles&GoOn Air China70,000$50.40–440.40
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China75,000$25.60–345.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to PEK

  • Air China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book LAX to PEK with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LAX to PEK with one stop

37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
    Air China logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Seattle (SEA)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more, then Hainan Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +2
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
    Air Canada logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    YP
    Air China logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
  • Via Tokyo (NRT)JAL, ANA and 3 more, then Hainan Airlines and Spring Japan
    JAL logo
    ANA logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
    +2
    Hainan Airlines logo
    IJ
  • Via Tokyo (HND)ANA and JAL the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    ANA logo
    +2
    Air China logo
    JAL logo
    ANA logo
  • Via Osaka (KIX)JAL and United Airlines, then Air China, ANA and 1 more
    JAL logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    ANA logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Sichuan Airlines, then Air China, Loong Air and 2 more
    3U
    Air China logo
    GJ
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    Starlux Airlines logo
    EVA Air logo
    Air China logo
    China Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, then Air China, Hainan Airlines and 1 more
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    3U
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, then Air China, Hainan Airlines and 1 more
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
    Cathay Pacific logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Air China logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
See all 37 in Routes

LAX to PEK: common questions

How many miles does LAX to PEK cost?

In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (35,000), Emirates Skywards (44,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (45,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PEK?

Air China (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK).

How far is Los Angeles from Beijing by plane?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Beijing (PEK) are 6,237 miles (10,037 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LAX to PEK award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Beijing?

The most direct connections are through San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Vancouver (YVR), Seoul (ICN) and Tokyo (NRT). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through San Francisco.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.