Award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for JNB→PEK. Lowest economy: 60,000 miles + $34.90 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business: 130,000 points + $70.38 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 178,100 points + $77.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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JNB to PEK at a glance
- From
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- To
- Beijing Capital International, Beijing, China (PEK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Juneyao Airlines (HO) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Beijing Capital (PEK)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $34.90 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ) +15 more | 4 | 318 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $62.40 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) +7 more | 5 | 250 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 178,100 pts + $77.40 | 1 stop | Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 2 | 163 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 130,000 pts + $70.38 | 1 stop | Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Egyptair (MS), South African Airways (SA) +1 more | 1 | 176 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $42.80 | 1 stop | Airlink (4Z), Air China (CA), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 4 | 145 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $34.90 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $62.40 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 178,100 pts + $77.40 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $42.80 | 4 | 1 stop | 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 75,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 36 dates.
Best months to fly JNB to PEK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | 140,000 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (25 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (17 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (17 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 130,000 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | 130,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 178,100 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 130,000 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | 130,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Johannesburg to Beijing Capital award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 60,000 miles + $34.90 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 6, 2026, 12:45 UTC). In business, 130,000 points + $70.38 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 176 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 09:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on JNB→PEK?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 250 dates, premium economy 163 dates, business 176 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 318 dates, business 145 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from JNB to PEK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 75,000 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest JNB→PEK award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 60,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 130,000 points with Aeroplan (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.