Economy award flights from Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 11 programs for PEK→SFO. Lowest: 36,000 points + $458.82 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 60 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 36,000 pts + $458.82
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 11 of 11
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 333
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 42,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on PEK→SFO, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $458.82 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 60 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $46.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 228 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $317.88 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL) +3 more | 9+ | 333 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $30.02 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 210 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $324.72 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 314 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $61.29 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL) +2 more | 9+ | 251 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.63 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +3 more | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $55.39 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +3 more | 9+ | 287 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $264.01 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI) +3 more | 1 | 263 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 270 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 78,000 pts + $60.02 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 120 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $458.82 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $60.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $317.88 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $30.02 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $324.72 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $61.29 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.99 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $55.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop economy award space
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 42,000 points; nonstop space on 147 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 55,000 miles; nonstop space on 320 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 55,000 miles; nonstop space on 134 dates.
Best months for economy from Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 8 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 6 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 11 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Canada (AC): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Air France (AF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- EVA Air (BR): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Air China (CA): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- China Airlines (CI): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Cathay Pacific (CX): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Emirates (EK): Emirates Skywards
- Hainan Airlines (HU): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Japan Airlines (JL): American Airlines AAdvantage, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Korean Air (KE): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Delta SkyMiles
- KLM (KL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- China Eastern (MU): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Delta SkyMiles
- ANA (NH): Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Philippine Airlines (PR): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Turkish Miles & Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about economy award flights from Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest economy award from Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
36,000 points + $458.82 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 60 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:41 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (60 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (228 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (333 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (210 dates), Emirates Skywards (314 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (251 dates), United MileagePlus (320 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (287 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (263 dates), Turkish Miles & Smiles (270 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (120 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 42,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop economy space on 147 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Mar 2027 departures: 36,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.