Fly to China with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 10 programs that showed award space to 25 airports in China from other countries in the last 30 days, on 224 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 13,125 Citi points + $61.10 taxes (13,125 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG).
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Partner programs with award space
- 10
- International routes with award space
- 224
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 4,375 Citi points
- TPE–PVG · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 13,125 Citi points
- TPE–PVG · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 40,000 Citi points
- NRT–PVG · AAdvantage 1:1
Citi partners with award space to China
Each program's ratio (Citi points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into China where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within China are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 133 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 122 | Citi to Virgin Atlantic |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 78 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 76 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | ~1 day | 72 | Citi to Miles&Smiles |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 69 | Citi to Qantas |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 | Instant | 31 | Citi to Skywards |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 30 | Citi to Etihad Guest |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | 6 | Citi to Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Citi to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to China by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into China from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 13,125 miles + $61.10 | ≈ 13,125 | 60 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Ningbo (NGB) | 15,000 miles + $86.20 | ≈ 15,000 | 290 |
| Business | Hanoi (HAN) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 15,000 miles + $91.00 | ≈ 15,000 | 55 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 32,500 miles + $133.70 | ≈ 32,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 37,500 miles + $325.90 | ≈ 37,500 | 130 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 37,500 miles + $610.90 | ≈ 37,500 | 100 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 37,500 miles + $331.50 | ≈ 37,500 | 96 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 4,375 miles + $61.10 | ≈ 4,375 | 58 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Ningbo (NGB) | 5,000 miles + $86.20 | ≈ 5,000 | 222 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO) | 5,000 miles + $17.50 | ≈ 5,000 | 11 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shenyang (SHE) | 14,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 14,500 | 159 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO) | 14,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 14,500 | 157 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tianjin (TSN) | 15,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 15,500 | 152 |
| Premium Economy | Rome (FCO) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 42,000 points + $271.13 | ≈ 42,000 | 42 |
| Premium Economy | Munich (MUC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 42,000 points + $330.49 | ≈ 42,000 | 41 |
| Premium Economy | Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 42,000 points + $259.57 | ≈ 42,000 | 41 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shenyang (SHE) | 5,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 5,500 | 158 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO) | 5,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 5,500 | 155 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Fuzhou (FOC) | 5,500 points + $51.59 | ≈ 5,500 | 143 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 14,780 miles + $16.80 | ≈ 14,780 | 182 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 14,780 miles + $23.60 | ≈ 14,780 | 101 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 14,780 miles + $16.50 | ≈ 14,780 | 81 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 8,230 miles + $16.80 | ≈ 8,230 | 244 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 8,230 miles + $23.60 | ≈ 8,230 | 128 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 8,230 miles + $16.50 | ≈ 8,230 | 127 |
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 30,000 miles + $37.60 | ≈ 30,000 | 242 |
| Business | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 30,000 miles + $38.80 | ≈ 30,000 | 233 |
| Business | Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 30,000 miles + $37.60 | ≈ 30,000 | 230 |
| First | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 40,000 miles + $41.90 | ≈ 40,000 | 2 |
| First | Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 90,000 miles + $187.90 | ≈ 90,000 | 1 |
| First | Newark (EWR) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 150,000 miles + $14.90 | ≈ 150,000 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 25,000 miles + $54.80 | ≈ 25,000 | 16 |
| Premium Economy | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 25,000 miles + $41.90 | ≈ 25,000 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 35,000 miles + $122.50 | ≈ 35,000 | 39 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 17,500 miles + $45.30 | ≈ 17,500 | 297 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Wuhan (WUH) | 17,500 miles + $45.30 | ≈ 17,500 | 292 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Xiamen (XMN) | 17,500 miles + $45.30 | ≈ 17,500 | 292 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 65,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 65,000 | 318 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 65,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 65,000 | 307 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 65,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 65,000 | 302 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 321 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 308 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 307 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 21,000 points + $79.36 | ≈ 21,000 | 324 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 21,000 points + $65.18 | ≈ 21,000 | 322 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 21,000 points + $65.48 | ≈ 21,000 | 318 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 45,700 points + $143.22 | ≈ 45,700 | 4 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 45,700 points + $143.22 | ≈ 45,700 | 4 |
| First | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 45,700 points + $143.22 | ≈ 45,700 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 16,600 points + $65.18 | ≈ 16,600 | 272 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 24,900 points + $70.45 | ≈ 24,900 | 296 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 24,900 points + $70.45 | ≈ 24,900 | 293 |
| Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 11,000 points + $44.89 | ≈ 11,000 | 242 |
| Economy | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 11,000 points + $44.82 | ≈ 11,000 | 238 |
| Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 11,000 points + $44.89 | ≈ 11,000 | 237 |
Emirates Skywards: 1:0.8 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 69,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 86,250 | 320 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 69,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 86,250 | 306 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 69,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 86,250 | 302 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 62,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 77,500 | 218 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 62,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 77,500 | 183 |
| Premium Economy | Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 75,000 miles + $229.90 | ≈ 93,750 | 149 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 20,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 25,000 | 322 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 20,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 25,000 | 313 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 20,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 25,000 | 306 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 50,000 miles + $150.80 | ≈ 50,000 | 329 |
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 50,000 miles + $174.50 | ≈ 50,000 | 3 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Beijing Daxing (PKX) | 60,000 miles + $299.00 | ≈ 60,000 | 330 |
| First | Munich (MUC) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 102,000 miles + $300.60 | ≈ 102,000 | 1 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 121,000 miles + $426.30 | ≈ 121,000 | 8 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 126,792 miles + $799.30 | ≈ 126,792 | 56 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 12,000 miles + $56.90 | ≈ 12,000 | 80 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 13,867 miles + $392.10 | ≈ 13,867 | 328 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 28,000 miles + $137.20 | ≈ 28,000 | 155 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Chongqing (CKG) | 50,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 137 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 50,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 125 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 60,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 60,000 | 295 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 25,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,000 | 303 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Chongqing (CKG) | 25,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,000 | 136 |
| Economy | Helsinki (HEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 323 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 17,500 points + $23.40 | ≈ 17,500 | 262 |
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 49,400 points + $77.70 | ≈ 49,400 | 101 |
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 77,400 points + $74.40 | ≈ 77,400 | 2 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 8,000 points + $23.40 | ≈ 8,000 | 266 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 22,000 points + $68.80 | ≈ 22,000 | 100 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 32,000 points + $74.40 | ≈ 32,000 | 148 |
Citi points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
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.
Questions about flying to China with Citi points
How many Citi points do I need to fly business class to China?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to China from another country in the last 30 days was 13,125 miles + $61.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG): ≈ 13,125 Citi points + $61.10 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Citi transfer partners had award space to China?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 133 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 122 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 78 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 76 routes), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 72 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 69 routes), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8, 31 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 30 routes) and 2 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.