What would be the most efficient way? What cards, airlines, transfer partners, etc. would get me there for the least amount of spend? Just curious how people would go about it. Restrictions for this scenario are below.
- travel period is March-April
- must factor in my 40k in Delta skypesos
- has to be a lie flat seat
- multi-stop ok
- flying out of San Diego
- off peak Delta One point cost is 140k round trip, on peak is 280k
- I don't have status
- opening a new card for the sub is acceptable
- this is just hypothetical for now so imagine I qualify for most travel and hotel cards
- and for the comedians from the garden club, yes, I know flying would be the fastest, cheapest, and most efficient way
Man I wish the Merrill Lynch was still available. I'd tell you to grab one. Those points have great value!
I put together a trip from ATL to Sydney Australia a couple of days ago. Out of pocket would have been $150 round trip. That's mixing Delta miles flying to LAX and then using Merrill Lynch for the LAX to Sydney. This wasnt first class though. But they were direct flights. Just giving you some ideas.
I thought about Shawn Mendes when I read your title.😂
@Brian_Earl_Spilner wrote:What would be the most efficient way? What cards, airlines, transfer partners, etc. would get me there for the least amount of spend? Just curious how people would go about it. Restrictions for this scenario are below.
- travel period is March-April
- must factor in my 40k in Delta skypesos
- has to be a lie flat seat
- multi-stop ok
- off peak Delta One point cost is 140k round trip, on peak is 280k
- I don't have status
- opening a new card for the sub is acceptable
- this is just hypothetical for now so imagine I qualify for most travel and hotel cards
- and for the comedians from the garden club, yes, I know flying would be the fastest, cheapest, and most efficient way
For what year? This year? If so you will want to avoid late april. The emperor is abidicating the throne at the end of april and its hitting Golden week and all sorts of holidays are going to trigger. I don't see you getting any redemptions during that time period or immediately prior to it.
;- Which prefecture(s) are you planning on visiting?
- Will you examine your intestinal fortitude and brave the consumption of Fugu?
- Are you familiar with the Red Light District?
- Did you know the world's busiest intersection is in Shibuya?
- Do you speak Katakana, Hiragana, and Kanji?
- I'm rather envious! Enjoy your trip when you go.
- (I realize I didn't contribute any answers to your questions)
@Brian_Earl_Spilner wrote:What would be the most efficient way? What cards, airlines, transfer partners, etc. would get me there for the least amount of spend? Just curious how people would go about it. Restrictions for this scenario are below.
- travel period is March-April
- must factor in my 40k in Delta skypesos
- has to be a lie flat seat
- multi-stop ok
- off peak Delta One point cost is 140k round trip, on peak is 280k
- I don't have status
- opening a new card for the sub is acceptable
- this is just hypothetical for now so imagine I qualify for most travel and hotel cards
- and for the comedians from the garden club, yes, I know flying would be the fastest, cheapest, and most efficient way
Where will you be departing from ?
Loose the Delta requirement and fly for around 85-90K in MR points. Amex Platinum 100K SUB should take care of that. Even the 75K offer should almost get you there with the required spend.
If you had to fly delta there’s 160K from ATL at saver level. Two delta cards should give you the miles with your 40K to make the flight
@Anonymous wrote:
- Which prefecture(s) are you planning on visiting?
- Will you examine your intestinal fortitude and brave the consumption of Fugu?
- Are you familiar with the Red Light District?
- Did you know the world's busiest intersection is in Shibuya?
- Do you speak Katakana, Hiragana, and Kanji?
- I'm rather envious! Enjoy your trip when you go.
- (I realize I didn't contribute any answers to your questions)
Its ok, some people just get excited about the mere mention of Japan just blurt out random things about it. I do it too ROFL
@Anonymous wrote:
Don't forget to bring a towel
What if customs tries to seize it?
@red259 wrote:
@Brian_Earl_Spilner wrote:What would be the most efficient way? What cards, airlines, transfer partners, etc. would get me there for the least amount of spend? Just curious how people would go about it. Restrictions for this scenario are below.
- travel period is March-April
- must factor in my 40k in Delta skypesos
- has to be a lie flat seat
- multi-stop ok
- off peak Delta One point cost is 140k round trip, on peak is 280k
- I don't have status
- opening a new card for the sub is acceptable
- this is just hypothetical for now so imagine I qualify for most travel and hotel cards
- and for the comedians from the garden club, yes, I know flying would be the fastest, cheapest, and most efficient way
For what year? This year? If so you will want to avoid late april. The emperor is abidicating the throne at the end of april and its hitting Golden week and all sorts of holidays are going to trigger. I don't see you getting any redemptions during that time period or immediately prior to it.
It's just hypothetical to see how people would plan for this type of trip. Realistically, it wouldn't happen until next year hence not factoring my credit.