Economy award flights from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 12 programs for PEK→LAX. Lowest: 36,000 points + $459.24 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 32 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 36,000 pts + $459.24
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 12 of 12
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 350
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 42,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on PEK→LAX, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $459.24 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $41.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 225 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,687 pts + $291.93 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL) +3 more | 6 | 172 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $30.02 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 236 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $324.72 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 326 | 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+ | 247 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $108.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 55,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +7 more | 2 | 350 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 54,100 pts + $31.99 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +5 more | 9+ | 336 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $55.03 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 286 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 59,200 pts + $442.94 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +5 more | 1 | 278 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 64,000 pts + $60.02 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 115 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 305 | 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 + $459.24 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $60.69 | — | 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 | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,000 pts + $298.63 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $109.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 54,100 pts + $31.99 | 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 70 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 55,000 points; nonstop space on 59 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 54,100 miles; nonstop space on 144 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 55,000 miles; nonstop space on 60 dates.
Best months for economy from PEK to LAX
| 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 | 4 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 5 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 2 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 2 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 17 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 2 | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 15 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 6 | |
| 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): Air Canada Aeroplan, 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 and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- EVA Air (BR): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Air China (CA): Air Canada Aeroplan, 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, Air Canada Aeroplan and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Jetstar Japan (GK): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): United MileagePlus
- 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
- Lufthansa (LH): Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles
- China Eastern (MU): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Delta SkyMiles
- ANA (NH): Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Philippine Airlines (PR): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Qantas (QF): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Thai Airways International (TG): Air Canada Aeroplan
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Air Canada Aeroplan and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH): United MileagePlus
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 | — | — |
| 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 PEK to LAX
What's the lowest economy award from Beijing Capital to Los Angeles?
36,000 points + $459.24 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 32 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 14:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on PEK→LAX?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (32 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (225 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (172 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (236 dates), Emirates Skywards (326 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (247 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (350 dates), United MileagePlus (336 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (286 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (278 dates), Delta SkyMiles (115 dates) and Turkish Miles & Smiles (305 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from PEK to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 42,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop economy space on 70 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from PEK to LAX?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 36,000 points with Virgin (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.