Award flights from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing
Award space from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Montreal (YUL) and Beijing (PEK, PKX) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 33,000 points + $498.68 on YUL–PEK (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 110,000 miles + $340.99 on YUL–PKX (Etihad Guest) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 33,000 pts + $498.68
- YUL–PEK · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 pts + $81.59
- YUL–PEK · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 110,000 pts + $340.99
- YUL–PKX · Etihad Guest · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest first class (mixed cabin)
- 150,000 pts + $90.99
- YUL–PEK · AAdvantage · part of the trip in a lower cabin
Economy was lowest on YUL–PEK: 33,000 points + $498.68 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 37,500 miles + $98.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YUL–PKX. With Emirates Skywards, business class started at 105,000 miles + $1,302.99, about 2.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (37,500 miles + $344.96).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing on points: 33,000 points + $498.68 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on YUL–PEK (seen on 33 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $498.68 | YUL–PEK | 33 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $344.96 | YUL–PEK | 319 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $90.99 | YUL–PEK | 58 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $294.80 | YUL–PEK | 281 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $81.59 | YUL–PEK | 311 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,120 pts + $57.40 | YUL–PEK | 339 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 56,270 pts + $57.50 | YUL–PEK | 32 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $80.14 | YUL–PEK | 15 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $626.20 | YUL–PEK | 46 |
| Etihad Guest | 65,802 pts + $340.99 | YUL–PKX | 39 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | YUL–PEK | 214 |
| GOL Smiles | 129,400 pts + taxes not reported | YUL–PEK | 309 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing on points: 65,000 miles + $81.59 with United MileagePlus on YUL–PEK (seen on 304 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $81.59 | YUL–PEK | 304 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $481.40 | YUL–PEK | 276 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,000 pts + $600.01 | YUL–PEK | 17 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $111.20 | YUL–PEK | 339 |
| Emirates Skywards | 95,000 pts + $345.14 | YUL–PEK | 125 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,200 pts + $818.25 | YUL–PEK | 39 |
| GOL Smiles | 859,500 pts + taxes not reported | YUL–PKX | 15 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing on points: 110,000 miles + $340.99 with Etihad Guest on YUL–PKX on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin) (seen on 37 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 87,620 pts + $57.50 | YUL–PEK | 1 |
| Emirates Skywards | 105,000 pts + $1,302.99 | YUL–PEK | 318 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $57.50 | YUL–PEK | 307 |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $340.99Mixed cabin | YUL–PKX | 37 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $90.99Mixed cabin | YUL–PEK | 2 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $723.70 | YUL–PEK | 275 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | YUL–PEK | 214 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $468.27 | YUL–PEK | 60 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 185,726 pts + $65.60Mixed cabin | YUL–PEK | 339 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing on points: 150,000 miles + $90.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YUL–PEK on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin) (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $90.99Mixed cabin | YUL–PEK | 2 |
| Etihad Guest | 236,000 pts + $800.40Mixed cabin | YUL–PKX | 1 |
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.
Montreal (YUL) to Beijing at a glance
- From
- Montreal (YUL)
- To
- Beijing (PEK, PKX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- 9B, American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Juneyao Airlines (HO) and 14 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,491–6,532 miles (10,447–10,513 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Beijing
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Montreal (YUL) and Beijing, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal (YUL) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 33,000 pts + $498.68Virgin Atlantic · 33 dates | 65,000 pts + $81.59MileagePlus · 304 dates | 87,620 pts + $57.50LifeMiles · 1 date | 150,000 pts + $90.99AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Montreal (YUL) to Beijing Daxing (PKX) | 37,500 pts + $98.69AAdvantage · 6 dates | 177,800 pts + $98.69MileagePlus · 10 dates | 110,000 pts + $340.99Etihad Guest · 37 dates · Mixed cabin | 236,000 pts + $800.40Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
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.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Montreal (YUL) to Beijing
- Economy: 33,000 points + $498.68 on Montreal (YUL) to Beijing Capital (PEK) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 33 dates.
- Premium Economy: 65,000 miles + $81.59 on Montreal (YUL) to Beijing Capital (PEK) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 304 dates.
- Business Class: 110,000 miles + $340.99 on Montreal (YUL) to Beijing Daxing (PKX) with Etihad Guest on a mixed-cabin itinerary, which showed business-class award space there on 37 dates.
- First Class: 150,000 miles + $90.99 on Montreal (YUL) to Beijing Capital (PEK) with American Airlines AAdvantage on a mixed-cabin itinerary, which showed first-class award space there on 2 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | YUL–PEK | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $509.73 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | YUL–PEK | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $81.69 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | YUL–PEK | Emirates Skywards | 105,000 pts + $1,304.92 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YUL–PKX | Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $341.09Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | YUL–PEK | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YUL–PEK | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 134,500 pts + $743.30 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | YUL–PEK | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,304.91 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YUL–PEK | Air Canada Aeroplan | 187,499 pts + $57.50 | 3 | 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 in the observation window. 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 60,500 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on YUL–PEK, which showed nonstop space there on 16 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 110,000 miles + $57.50 via United MileagePlus on YUL–PEK, which showed nonstop space there on 16 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33,000 pts + $509.73 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + $81.59 (10 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + $1,304.92 (7 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 40,000 pts + $294.80 (29 dates)Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles&Smiles | — | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + $1,304.92 (31 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + $90.99 (2 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 92,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 236,000 pts + $800.40 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 92,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 91,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 87,620 pts + $57.50 (1 date)LifeMiles | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 92,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 53,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Flying Blue | 93,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Flying Blue | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)MileagePlus | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| 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 Montreal (YUL) to Beijing award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing?
In business class, YUL–PKX with 110,000 miles + $340.99 (Etihad Guest) on a mixed-cabin itinerary. In economy, YUL–PEK with 33,000 points + $498.68 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Montreal (YUL) and Beijing had award space?
YUL–PEK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and YUL–PKX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 33,000 points + $498.68 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 28, 2026, 03:58 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 33 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 1, 2026, 05:10 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 105,000 miles + $1,302.99 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 02:55 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 318 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 14:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 58 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 339 dates, premium economy 339 dates, business class 339 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 32 dates, business class 1 date); Emirates Skywards (economy 319 dates, premium economy 125 dates, business class 318 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 39 dates, business class 37 dates, first class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 309 dates, premium economy 15 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 281 dates, premium economy 276 dates, business class 275 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 46 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business class 60 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 60,500 miles with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $57.40 with Aeroplan (56,120 points + $57.40) to $626.20 with Qantas (57,800 points + $626.20); in business class from $57.50 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $57.50) to $1,302.99 with Skywards (105,000 miles + $1,302.99). Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing on points?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 33,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (11 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 105,000 miles + $1,304.92 with Skywards (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 29, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.