Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for SFO→PEK. Lowest economy: 36,000 points + $457.20 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 110,000 miles + $16.40 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first: 200,000 points + $33.10 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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SFO to PEK at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, United States (SFO)
- To
- Beijing Capital International, Beijing, China (PEK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK), Hainan Airlines (HU) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $457.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 68 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $14.90 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 218 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $279.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Jetstar Japan (GK) +4 more | 9+ | 243 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 195 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 307 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $34.90 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | 2 | 223 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $446.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI) +6 more | 1 | 301 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +3 more | 1 | 331 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 6 | 266 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 271 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 85,600 pts + $13.00 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 293 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $34.90 | 1 stop | Japan Airlines (JL) | 5 | 56 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,875 pts + $471.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 4 | 239 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +2 more | 9+ | 331 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $14.90 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 70 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 81,000 pts + $555.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 71 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 112,200 pts + $246.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX) +2 more | 1 | 251 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 122,800 pts + $13.00 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 131 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $216.85 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 9+ | 82 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 110,000 pts + $16.40 | 1 stopNonstop from 297,900 pts · Mixed cabin | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +2 more | 1 | 331 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $713.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 3 | 241 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 6 | 267 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 263 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 157,500 pts + $1,015.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX) +2 more | 1 | 73 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $33.10 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 419,900 pts + $13.10 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 66 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 200,000 pts + $33.10 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 95 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $943.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 419,900 pts + $13.10 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 31 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $457.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 297,900 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $33.10 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $943.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $13.10 | 1 | 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 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 42,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 142 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 297,900 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 329 dates.
Best months to fly SFO to PEK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 275,000 · Miles&Smiles (4 dates) | — | |
| 36,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 130,000 · Miles&Smiles (26 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 130,000 · Miles&Smiles (17 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (19 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (13 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin (12 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin (13 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 56,875 · Flying Blue (22 dates) | 182,900 · Qantas (5 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 193,000 · Skywards (25 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (1 date) |
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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What's the lowest San Francisco to Beijing Capital award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 36,000 points + $457.20 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 68 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 13:24 UTC). In business, 110,000 miles + $16.40 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business award space on 331 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SFO→PEK?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 218 dates, premium economy 70 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 223 dates, premium economy 56 dates, business 15 dates, first 95 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 266 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 293 dates, premium economy 131 dates, business 66 dates, first 31 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 307 dates, premium economy 71 dates, business 267 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 243 dates, premium economy 239 dates, business 241 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 301 dates, premium economy 251 dates, business 73 dates, first 8 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 271 dates, business 263 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SFO to PEK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), 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 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), 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). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SFO→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 May 2027 departures, 36,000 points with Virgin (13 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 110,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.