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Beijing has nonstop service from JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, and LAX on United and Air China, with flight times around 13 hours.
Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) have the mildest weather. Summer (June–August) is hot and humid; winter is cold and dry. Golden Week (early October) and Chinese New Year create major domestic demand spikes worth avoiding.
There's no dedicated low-cost carrier flying nonstop from the US — Air China and United are both full-service, so timing (and avoiding major Chinese holiday periods) matters more than airline choice.
6 to 8 weeks out on full-service carriers, or 5 to 7 weeks out on lower fare classes.
Winter (outside Chinese New Year) tends to be cheapest. Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) have the mildest weather but are more popular.
No dedicated budget carrier flies nonstop from the US — Air China and United are full-service, so timing matters more than airline choice.
Unlike many neighboring countries, China generally still requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance — apply well before your trip rather than expecting visa-free entry.