Tokyo to Beijing is a short, well-served non-stop hop of roughly four hours — one of the quickest international routes out of Japan. Full-service ANA, JAL and Air China all fly it directly, and there’s a second Beijing airport in the mix, so it pays to check which one your ticket uses. This guide covers who flies the route, which Tokyo and Beijing airports they use, and what a fair return fare looks like in yen.
Route: Tokyo (Haneda HND / Narita NRT) → Beijing Capital (PEK) or Beijing Daxing (PKX)
Distance: approximately 2,100 km (1,300 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 4h 05m – 4h 15m each way
Direct flights: Yes — ANA, Japan Airlines and Air China fly non-stop to Beijing Capital (PEK), and China Southern flies non-stop to the newer Beijing Daxing (PKX). ANA and JAL operate mainly from Haneda; Air China and China Southern use both Haneda and Narita.
Fares from Tokyo to Beijing (JPY)
Beijing is a year-round city, but fares out of Tokyo track both Japanese and Chinese holidays. The cheapest windows are January, June and November; the priciest are Golden Week (late April–early May), Obon in mid-August, China’s early-October National Day week, and the Chinese New Year period (which falls in late January or February). The figures below are typical economy return fares in yen.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | low-medium |
| February | — | high (Chinese New Year) |
| March | — | medium |
| April | — | high (Golden Week) |
| May | — | medium |
| June | — | low |
| July | — | medium-high (summer) |
| August | — | very high (Obon) |
| September | — | medium |
| October | — | high (China National Day) |
| November | — | low-medium |
| December | — | high (year-end) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, this route costs roughly twice what it is usually quoted at. The cheapest fare of any kind is ¥65,183 and the cheapest non-stop is ¥66,495, on Air China from Haneda, with a non-stop median of ¥76,779. So a direct return under about ¥70,000 is a genuinely good one, and there is nothing in the thirties or forties to hold out for. Connections through Seoul or Hong Kong start at ¥65,183 — barely below the direct, so on a four-hour flight the non-stop is almost always the better buy.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop to Beijing Capital – PEK (about 4 hours):
- ANA — non-stop mainly from Haneda to Beijing Capital; frequent daily service on the Boeing 787.
- Japan Airlines (JAL) — non-stop from Haneda to Beijing Capital; reliable full-service flights with generous baggage.
- Air China — the Chinese flag carrier, non-stop to Beijing Capital from both Haneda and Narita.
Non-stop to Beijing Daxing – PKX:
- China Southern — non-stop from Haneda and Narita to the newer Daxing airport, often with the lowest fares of the group.
Because it’s a short route with several carriers, Tokyo–Beijing is usually good value. The key thing to check is the arrival airport: Beijing Capital (PEK) is much closer to the city and the main sights, while Daxing (PKX) is far to the south — a cheaper fare there can be eaten up by a longer, pricier transfer.
When to book & how to save
- Book 1–2 months ahead for the best balance of price and choice; this short route rarely gets cheaper at the last minute.
- Avoid the clustered peaks: Golden Week, Obon, China’s early-October National Day week and Chinese New Year all push fares up sharply.
- Check your Chinese visa or transit rules early — Beijing offers visa-free transit windows for many nationalities, but confirm the current terms before you book.
- Mind the airport: a Daxing (PKX) fare may look cheaper than Capital (PEK), but factor in the longer transfer into central Beijing.
- Prefer Haneda if you can: ANA and JAL’s Haneda departures are far more convenient than Narita for most Tokyo travellers.
Arriving in Beijing
Most full-service flights land at Beijing Capital International (PEK), about 30 km northeast of the centre. The Capital Airport Express metro line reaches the city in around 25 minutes for roughly ¥500 (about 25 yuan), and a taxi runs roughly ¥2,000–¥2,800 (100–140 yuan) depending on traffic. China Southern flights use Beijing Daxing (PKX) instead, about 46 km south of the city — it has its own high-speed rail and metro links, but the journey in is longer, so check which airport your ticket uses before arranging transport.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Beijing?
Non-stop flights take about 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes each way. It’s one of the shortest international routes from Tokyo, and ANA, JAL, Air China and China Southern all fly it directly, so there’s no need to connect.
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Beijing?
Yes. ANA, Japan Airlines and Air China fly non-stop to Beijing Capital (PEK), and China Southern flies non-stop to the newer Beijing Daxing (PKX). There are multiple daily departures, mostly from Haneda for ANA and JAL, and from both Tokyo airports for the Chinese carriers.
How much does it cost to fly from Tokyo to Beijing?
A typical non-stop economy return runs about ¥66,000–¥85,000, median ¥76,779. The cheapest fares of any kind are connections through Seoul or Hong Kong at ¥65,183–¥66,095, barely below the direct. Golden Week, Obon, China’s National Day and Chinese New Year sit toward the top of the range.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Beijing?
January, June and November are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, non-stop returns started at ¥66,495 and the cheapest connection at ¥65,183. Avoid Golden Week (late April–early May), Obon (mid-August), early October (China’s National Day) and the Chinese New Year period, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Beijing?
ANA, Japan Airlines and Air China fly non-stop to Beijing Capital (PEK), while China Southern serves Beijing Daxing (PKX). In our fare data the cheap directs were all Chinese: Air China from Haneda at ¥66,495–¥90,174 (nearly half the sample), China Southern into Daxing at ¥76,779–¥84,798 and Hainan from Narita at ¥76,460–¥80,260; ANA and Japan Airlines did not appear among the cheapest fares when we checked. Most of these are full-service carriers with baggage and meals included, though low-cost options such as T’way Air and HK Express also sell the route — check what your fare includes.
Which airport do I fly into in Beijing?
It depends on the airline. ANA, JAL and Air China land at Beijing Capital (PEK), about 30 km northeast of the centre and well connected by the Airport Express metro. China Southern uses Beijing Daxing (PKX), roughly 46 km south — further out, so allow more time and cost for the transfer.
Which Tokyo airport do these flights leave from?
ANA and JAL operate mainly from Haneda (HND), which is closer to central Tokyo. Air China and China Southern fly from both Haneda and Narita (NRT). If convenience matters, a Haneda departure is usually worth a small premium over Narita.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo to Beijing flights?
Aim to book 1 to 2 months ahead. On a short route like this, fares tend to rise as departure nears rather than fall, especially around the Japanese and Chinese holiday peaks, so early booking is the safer bet.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) tend to be a little cheaper than weekend flights. On a short business-heavy route, avoiding the Friday-evening and Sunday-return crush can save ¥5,000–¥12,000 on a return.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — check the live fare before booking.
