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Here’s a quick Delta Air Lines mileage run to scoop up almost 6900 MQM overnight during a cross country run from Boston (BOS) to Portland (PDX) — or vice versa!
The key to these specific runs is connecting through LAX there and back. You’ll find similar price but the LAX connections yield the most MQM.
Both runs involve red-eyes.
Boston to Portland
- Date: See below calendar
- Route: BOS-LAX-PDX-LAX-BOS
- Cost: $338.40
- MQM: 6890 (4.9 CPM)
- MQD: $278
Portland to Boston
- Date: See below calendar
- Route: PDX-LAX-BOS-LAX-PDX
- Cost: $344.00
- MQM: 6890 (5.0 CPM)
- MQD: $278
Sky Clubs
You’ll find Delta Sky Clubs at each airport during this run. If you’re not a Sky Club member, you can access them for free if you hold one of the following cards:
American Express Platinum Card
American Express Business Platinum Card
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
Other Mileage Runs
Several readers have booked mileage runs through the Juicy Miles crew.
Get in touch with Adam and his mileage run maestros so they can create something great that works for you.
Paying for the Trip
Remember to use a credit card that gives you bonus points on your airfare purchases!
5X on The Platinum Card® from American Express (<– LINK) when using your card to purchase airfare directly from airlines. Plus airport lounge access!
3X with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (<– LINK), which also comes with an annual $300 travel credit. Plus airport lounge access!
3X on the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card (<– LINK) (3X on the first $150,000 combined spend in categories — such as travel — each anniversary year)
3X with the American Express® Gold Card (<– LINK) when using your card to purchase airfare directly from airlines
Enjoy!
–Chris
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- Boost your Delta MQMs with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (<– LINK) or Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card (<– LINK)
- Want a custom built run from your home airport? You can find one here.
- Relax in an airport lounge during your mileage run with one of these cards!
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Chris hat tip to you for continuing to find runs before the end of the year. Also, thank for for the heads up regarding LAX ride share pickup and drop offs at the Hyatt.
@Wayne: My pleasure!