Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 12 hours ahead of Miami, where Miami International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from MIA to Beijing, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MIA to Beijing. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
When travelling to China for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you have a passport from United States. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Miami International Airport to Beijing.
MIA is around 16 kilometres from central Miami. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Miami International Airport to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MIA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Beijing
₹ 46,718 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Miami International Airport to Beijing. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 83,648. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for flight tickets from MIA to Beijing. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Miami International Airport to Beijing.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Miami International Airport to Beijing, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 40 minutes.
Book a hotel close to PEK if you have a late flight from Miami International Airport to Beijing. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Central Beijing is around 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). Once your flight from Miami International Airport to Beijing has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
After your flight from MIA to Beijing, unwind at a hotel near PKX. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to Beijing. To skip the crowds, head to Beijing in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to Beijing for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from MIA to Beijing sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Miami International Airport to Beijing, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should be on every Beijing itinerary.
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