United MileagePlus award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for SAN→PEK in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 55,000 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 11 dates). Lowest business class: 317,700 miles + $5.60 (business-class space on 11 dates). Lowest premium economy: 180,100 miles + $5.60 (premium economy space on 11 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 55,000 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 11 dates
- Lowest business class
- 317,700 miles + $5.60
- business-class space on 11 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 180,100 miles + $5.60
- premium economy space on 11 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on SAN→PEK in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +3 more | 2 | 11 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 180,100 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 9+ | 11 | See dates | |
| Business | 317,700 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 9+ | 11 | 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 MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $11.20 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 194,400 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 264,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 353,300 miles + $11.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 344,400 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 347,000 miles + $11.20 | 9+ | 2 stops | 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.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 11 of 11 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 11 of 11 | 100% | |
| Business | 11 of 11 | 100% |
How to get MileagePlus miles
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MileagePlus vs other programs from San Diego (SAN) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $83.21 | 121,209 pts + $81.31 | 235,367 pts + $81.31LowestMixed cabin |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $14.90Lowest | 70,000 pts + $20.50Lowest | — |
| GOL Smiles | 185,500 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 180,100 pts + $5.60 | 317,700 pts + $5.60 |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
How many miles do you need to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 16, 2026): economy 55,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 55,000 miles over 5 months and award space on 11 departure dates; premium economy 180,100 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 194,400 miles over 5 months and award space on 11 departure dates; business class 317,700 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 344,400 miles over 5 months and award space on 11 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (55,000 to 111,800 miles), premium economy (180,100 to 252,900 miles) and business class (317,700 to 474,200 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from San Diego (SAN) to Beijing Capital (PEK)?
In economy, 55,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 12:03 UTC for an Oct 19, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 16:38 UTC). In business class, 317,700 miles + $5.60. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 16:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from San Diego (SAN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) with MileagePlus?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from San Diego (SAN) to Beijing Capital (PEK)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.