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.Air Canada is offering discounted flights from a number of US cities to China’s capital city. You can fly from Las Vegas (LAS), Seattle (SEA), Phoenix (PHX), Portland (PDX), San Diego (SAN), San Jose (SJC) and Denver (DEN) to Beijing (PEK) from $368 round-trip. Other US cities, such as Denver (DEN) are also included, though you’ll have to pay a little more. Also note that because these are Air Canada-operated flights, you’ll be required to make a stop in Vancouver (YVR).To book, head to Google Flights and input your departure city and Beijing as your destination. Then, scroll through the calendar function to find the dates that work best for you. Once selected, click through to book directly with Air Canada.Airlines: Air CanadaRoutes: DEN/LAS/PDX/PHX/SAN/SEA/SJC to PEKCost: $368+ round-trip in economyDates: October 2018 - April 2019Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airlinePay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)Here are a few examples of what you can book:Las Vegas (LAS) to Beijing (PEK) for $368 round-trip:Seattle (SEA) to Beijing (PEK) for $368 round-trip: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.Phoenix (PHX) to Beijing (PEK) for $368 round-trip:Portland (PDX) to Beijing (PEK) for $368 round-trip:San Diego (SAN) to Beijing (PEK) to $368 round-trip:San Jose (SJC) to Beijing (PEK) for $368 round-trip:Denver (DEN) to Beijing (PEK) for $448 round-trip: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, Citi Premier, Citi Prestige (5x 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: Scott’s Cheap FlightsFeatured image by DuKai photographer / Getty Images.
