Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.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.Hainan Airlines is currently offering discounted fares from several US cities to Beijing. We’re seeing round-trip flights available for as low as $558 from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) for departures from September to November 2016. You can also fly non-stop from Boston (BOS) and Seattle (SEA), and with one stop from Newark (EWR). We recommend using Google Flights to select your flights, and then complete booking on Hainan’s website.Hainan is a partner of Alaska Airlines, so you’ll be able to earn elite-qualifying and redeemable Alaska miles at a rate of 50%, according to Alaska’s mileage earning chart. You may also be able to find discounted fares to Shanghai as part of this sale.Airlines: Hainan AirlinesRoutes: ORD, BOS, SEA and EWR to PEKCost: $558+ round-trip in economyDates: September 2016 - November 2016Booking Link: OrbitzPay With: Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire PreferredHere are a few examples of what you can book:Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Beijing (PEK) for $558 round-trip on Hainan in October:Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Beijing (PEK) for $558 round-trip on Hainan.Seattle (SEA) to Beijing (PEK) for $608 round-trip on Hainan in October:Seattle (SEA) to Beijing (PEK) for $608 round-trip on Hainan.Boston (BOS) to Beijing (PEK) for $658 round-trip on Hainan in November: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.Boston (BOS) to Beijing (PEK) for $658 round-trip on Hainan.Newark (EWR) to Beijing (PEK) for $673 round-trip on Hainan in October:Newark (EWR) to Beijing (PEK) for $673 round-trip on Hainan.Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold 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.As a reminder, you’ll need a tourist visa if you want to enter China — for help with visas we recommend our friends at Allied Passport & Visa.H/T: Scott’s Cheap FlightsIf you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
