Cheap flights from Beijing to Pyongyang
Cheap flights from Beijing to Pyongyang link two capital cities, and the route is served non-stop as well as with connections. Beijing gives you a choice of two airports, so check which one your departure uses before you book. Fares move with the season, and the calendar below shows what each month on this route costs.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air ChinaCA | direct | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 16 Nov 2026 | from $350 | Search 16 Nov 2026 |
 Delta Air LinesDL | direct | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 1 Oct 2026 | from $537 | Search 1 Oct 2026 |
 American AirlinesAA | direct | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 1 Oct 2026 | from $558 | Search 1 Oct 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 16 September 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $350.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | from $534 | 21 Sept 2026 | |
| October 2026 | from $367 | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $350 | 16 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $351 | 14 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $356 | 18 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $440 | 15 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $361 | 8 Mar 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Beijing Capital International Airport PEK | 25 km |
| Beijing | Beijing Daxing International PKX | — |
| Pyongyang | Sunan FNJ | 24 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
December is the cheapest month on this route, and the winter window around it holds up well. The months priced on this page run from autumn into early spring, so there is plenty to compare before you commit. Spring and autumn are the busiest stretches in Beijing, when the national holiday and the lunar new year push fares up on every outbound route. If your dates are flexible, fly midweek and avoid the days right before and after a public holiday. For winter travel, booking a few weeks ahead is usually enough; around holidays, book earlier.
Airlines and what to expect
Air China, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines all sell seats between Beijing and Pyongyang. None of the three is a budget carrier, so you are comparing full-service fares rather than stripped-back ones. The non-stop option is the shortest way across; connecting itineraries can cost less but add a change of plane and a longer travel day. What comes with the ticket, from seat selection to checked baggage to changes, depends on the fare family rather than the airline, so open the fare rules before you pay.
Arriving — Pyongyang
Pyongyang, in North Korea, is served by Sunan, the only airport on this route, so there is no second arrival point to compare. The airport lies outside the city, and onward travel into the centre is normally arranged before you fly rather than sorted at the kerb. Have your hotel or host confirm who meets you and where. Keep your documents to hand through immigration, and allow time for formalities. If you are connecting in Beijing, leave a generous gap between flights.
Before you go: North Korea
- Currency
- KPW (₩)
- Power sockets
- Type A, C, F · 110 V
- Language
- North Korean standard language, Korean
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +850
- Internet domain
- .kp
- Population of Pyongyang
- 2.9 M (2015)
- Time zone
- UTC+09 (Asia/Pyongyang)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm whether your Beijing departure is from Capital or Daxing before you arrange transport to the airport.
- Check the baggage allowance on your fare, since a full-service ticket does not always include a checked bag.
- If you book the legs on separate tickets, leave a long connection in Beijing — a delay on the first flight is yours to absorb.
- Check entry rules for North Korea with the embassy well before you pay; they differ from most destinations.
- December is the cheapest month on this route, but winter schedules can slip, so keep tight plans loose.
Frequently asked questions
Beijing – Pyongyang: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $350. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Beijing – Pyongyang: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Air China, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines.
Beijing – Pyongyang: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Pyongyang?
The distance is about 809 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 1 h 26 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Beijing – Pyongyang?
Beijing: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing Daxing International (PKX). Pyongyang: Sunan (FNJ).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is 1 h ahead of Beijing.