Business Class Flights To China Have Dropped To 1 516 Round Trip

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you have plans to fly to China soon — or you’re making a mad dash for American Airlines elite status — I have the perfect deal for you.We’re seeing round-trip business-class tickets on American and Japan Airlines from cities like Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN) and Boston (BOS) starting at just $1,516 round-trip. The deal from Los Angeles includes a leg to Asia on American and the Asia leg on JAL. Yes, round-trip. Travel dates appear to be between January and March of next year.We saw the deals through American Express Travel’s International Airline Program (IAP). If you’re a holder of The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, or The Centurion Card from American Express the program can save you hundreds. Cash prices on Google Flights, for instance, are starting at nearly $1,700 round-trip.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel tips!Airline: JAL/AmericanRoutes: LAX/SAN/BOS – PEKCost: $1,516+ round-trip in businessDates: January 2020 – March 2020Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)Here are a few examples of what you can book:Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK) for $1,516 round-trip in business class on American and JAL:San Diego (SAN) to Beijing (PEK) for $2,067 round-trip on JAL:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Boston (BOS) to Beijing (PEK) for $2,067 round-trip on JAL:Maximize your purchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier® Card, Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out our guide to maximizing airfare purchases for more details.