If you need to be in Shanghai in the last minute or are flexible with your travel dates, this is a good fare for non-stop service.

View of Pudong from the Bund. Photo: seto_supraenergy, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Date:

• Depart either April 23rd or 24th
• Return either May 2nd or 3rd
• Must purchase 7 days advance of departure — meaning if you would like to depart on the 23rd, you must buy by tomorrow.

Routing:

• LAX – PVG (Shanghai) – LAX

Mileage:

• 12,938 miles or 5.4 cents per mile

Booking:

• Use dates above and book on AA.com
• Use the 10% off Costco AA Gift Cards to save more
• AA’s risk free cancellation policy here

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – required prior to arrival. $140
• Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) – $1USD = 6.3 CNY

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

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