Normally, we don’t get all that excited for China deals under $950 since Shanghai and Beijing usually go on sale for less than that. But this sale is to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. In China, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are considered Tier 1 cities and that’s where most foreigners visit and where the deals are. Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are usually expensive — sort of like the US, visiting major cities like New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco are relatively a bargain compared to cities like Kansas City or Omaha.
But if you need to go to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, this is a very good deal. Here’s what we found:
- Qingdao (TAO) – $914
- Fuzhou (FOC) – $914
- Nanjiing (NKG) – $901
- Wuhan (WUH) – $914
- Wenzhou (WNZ) – $907
- Guiyang (KWE) – $921
- Dalian (DLC) – $950
- Harbin (HRB) – $957
- Shenyang (SHE) – $950
- Jinan (TNA) – $943
- Kunming (KMG) – $957
The segments from New York to either Shanghai or Beijing is with Delta. The intra-China are with either China Eastern or China Southern. These cities do not qualify for the 72 hour free transit visa, you will definitely need to apply for one prior to going.
Qingdao. Photo: IvanWalsh.com, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- Sample to Qingdao
- October 16th – 23rd
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from September 19th – December 26th or January 5th, 2014 – March 7th, 2014 for Monday through Thursday departures. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability. Must purchase at least 60 days advance of departure
- Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
- How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage
Routing:
- EWR – SEA (Seattle) – PVG (Shanghai) – TAO (Qingdao) – PVG – DTW (Detroit) – LGA. Use NYC as a search criteria on ITA and Delta.com
Mileage:
- 16,445 miles or 5.5 cents per mile
How to Book:
- Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on Delta.com
- Delta’s risk free cancellation policy here
Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens – required prior to arrival. $140. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
- Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) – $1USD = 6.2 CNY
Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:
- No Fee Foreign Transaction Credit Cards to save on international purchases
- Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
- Get your taxes refunded when shopping
- How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges
For more of the latest cheap New York Flight Deals:
- Go to the The New York Flight Deals page
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