Like yesterday sale from Newark, Air Canada has added San Francisco and Los Angeles as valid outbound cities. $770.

Routing:

• SFO (Newark) – YVR (Vancouver) – PVG (Shanghai) – YVR – SFO

Sample Date:

• 10/20 – 20/27. Use month long fare calendar on Kayak to see what are the inexpensive travel dates.

Valid travel periods:

• October, November, December

Mileage:

• SFO: 12,798 miles. 6.0 cents per mile.
• LAX: 13,360 miles. 5.8 cents per mile.
  
• US-Canada portion booked in W fare class. Canada to Shanghai booked in K fare class. So they both earn 100% with United and US Air. United elite status members will also receive elite bonuses for flying Air Canada.

Visa for US Citizens:

• $140 for US Citizens. Must have prior to entry

Bookable on Vayama.com, Orbitz.com, Aircanada.com