It seems like the sales to China are coming back again. We can’t wait for it to be under $800 from the Tri State area.

Forbidden City. Photo: Ray Devlin, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• November 5th –  17th

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from September 3rd – November 30th for Tuesday and Sunday departures. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “ua+” to only search for United availability. Must purchase by October 1st.
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

Minimum Stay:

• 10 days. You must stay in China for more than 10 days for this to price at $866.

Routing:

• EWR – SFO (San Francisco) – PVG (Shanghai) – EWR

Stopover:

• Two permitted at $100 each in Asia but not in Guam.
• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

• 17,000 miles or 5.1 cents per mile

How to Book:

• Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on United.com
• United Airlines’ 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 = 6.12 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

For more New York Flight Deals:

• Go to the The New York Flight Deals page

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