Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.China Southern Airlines offers a competitive business-class product on its flights between the US and China. Though certainly not the most luxurious and premium experience, $1,305 is a fantastic deal considering the product is above average in most areas.We were able to find fares for $1,305 between Los Angeles (LAX) and Beijing (PEK) while flights between LAX and Shanghai (PVG) were going for just $2 more, $1,307. These flights all feature layovers in Shenyang. As previously mentioned, all itineraries are round-trip. Additionally, nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Shenyang (SHE) are also available for just $1,485 round-trip. It appears that all flights at the $1,305/$1,307 and $1,485 fares are operated by an Airbus A330.Airlines: China Southern AirlinesRoutes: LAX to PEK/PVG/SHECost: $1,305+ round-trip in business classTravel Dates: Throughout March 2019Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)Booking Link: Google Flights, Expedia, Orbitz,Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Here are a few examples of what you can book:Los Angeles to Beijing round-trip in China Southern business class for $1,304:Los Angeles to Shanghai round-trip in China Southern business class for $1,307:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.H/T: One Mile at a Time
