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 that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.Tickets to the Chinese capital are currently on sale. You can fly on United from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) with fares starting at just $478 round-trip. Flights are nonstop and availability is wide open. The sale is valid for departures from September through mid-December 2016, as well as from the end of January through April 2017.Beijing has changed a lot over the years, transforming from an ancient city into a booming metropolis. You can explore the Forbidden City and sample some exotic street food, or venture to the Great Wall in Mutainyu, a TPG favorite. If you’re planning to visit China (or any other country that requires a visa), TPG recommends using a third-party service like Allied Passport & Visa because it can get very complicated. Mention The Points Guy on your order form to get a $5 discount just for TPG readers.Airline: UnitedRoute: SFO to PEKCost: $478+ round-trip in economyDates: September - December 2016 & January 2017 - April 2017Booking Link: ExpediaPay With: Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige Card or Chase Sapphire PreferredHere are a few examples of what you can book:San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) for $478 round-trip in October:San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) for $478 round-trip.San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) for $478 round-trip in December: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.San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) for $478 round-trip.San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) for $498 round-trip in April:San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) for $498 round-trip.Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.H/T: The Flight DealIf you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
