Delta has published a fare with limited departure dates but with a really good price. If you can make those dates work in September, this is one of the best fares to Beijing we have seen in a while.

Forbidden City. Photo: Ray Devlin, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• September 24th – October 2nd

Fare Availability:

• Valid departures dates from the United States are: September 9th – 12th, 24th or 30th. Must return by December 31st, 2013. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “sea” on both the outbound and return fields to search for Delta availability. Must purchase by September 30th
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

Routing:

• SFO – SEA (Seattle) – PEK (Beijing) – SEA – SFO

Stopover:

• Two permitted at $100 each in the United States
• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

• 12,136 miles or 6.0 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 = 6.12 CNY
• How to Visit Shanghai or Beijing for Up to 72 Hours without a Visa

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 San Francisco / Bay Area Flight Deals:

• Go to the The San Francisco / Bay Area Flight Deals page

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