American has put Beijing on sale from Los Angeles. This fare is good for travel until July and it’s a good opportunity to visit the cultural capital of China.
Forbidden City. Photo: Ray Devlin, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Date:
- April 4th – 11th. Valid for travel until July 11th for Monday through Thursday departures. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability. Must purchase by March 20th (TODAY)
Routing:
- LAX – ORD (Chicago) – PEK (Beijing) – ORD – LAX
Mileage:
- 16,600 miles or 5.3 cents per mile. American is running a double miles promotion from LAX – ORD for California and Illinois residents. With the double miles promotion, you will earn an additional 3,490 miles.
Booking:
- Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on AA.com.
- Use the 10% off Costco AA Gift Cards to save more
- AA’s risk free cancellation policy here
Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens – required prior to arrival. $140
- Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) – $1USD = 6.3 CNY
Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:
- No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
- Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
- Get your taxes refunded when shopping
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