Shanghai is also available as part of American’s attack on United’s fare to China. If you wish to visit both Shanghai and Beijing, book the ticket like this:
- WAS – Shanghai
- Beijing – WAS
Then book your own way from Shanghai to Beijing or vice versa. For Chinese bookings, Ctrip.com and eLong.com are two of the largest Chinese online travel agencies.
View of Pudong from the Bund. Photo: seto_supraenergy, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- April 24th – May 2nd
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel until May 31st for Monday through Thursday departures. However, we did not see any availability beyond April. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advance routing codes and enter “aa+” on both the outbound and return advance routing code fields. Must purchase by April 16th.
- Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
- How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage
Routing:
- IAD – LAX (Los Angeles) – PVG (Shanghai) – LAX – IAD
Mileage:
- 17,500 miles or 4.9 cents per mile
How to Book:
- Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on AA.com
- Receive $1 back for using Ebates.com or Mr. Rebates prior to booking on AA.com
- American Airline’s risk free cancellation policy here
Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens – required prior to arrival. $140. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
- Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) – $1USD = 6.2 CNY
- How to Visit Shanghai or Beijing for Up to 72 Hours without a Visa
Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:
- No Fee Foreign Transaction Credit Cards to save on international purchases
- Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
- Get your taxes refunded when shopping
- How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges
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