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Delta Air Lines SkyMiles members needing some MQM — quickly — may want to say aloha to this San Jose (SJC) to Lihue (LIH) elite mileage run.
It earns 8,158 MQM. Priced at $429.39 in Main Cabin, that comes out to 5.3 CPM. The only catch? It departs this Monday, December 9 at 6:15 AM. You’ll back in SJC at about 9:30 AM the next morning.
The trip flies SJC-SLC-HNL-LIH there. It takes the reverse route on the way home.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Dates: December 9-10
- Route: SJC-SLC-HNL-LIH-HNL-SLC-SJC
- Cost: $429.39 in Main Cabin
- MQM: 8,158 (5.3 CPM)
- MQD: $362
This Google Flights link will get you started.
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Paying for the Trip
Remember to use a credit card that gives you bonus points on your airfare purchases!
5X on American Express Platinum Card® (<– LINK) when using your card to purchase airfare directly from airlines. 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)
2X with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (<– LINK), which also comes with great trip delay and cancellation coverage!
3X with the American Express® Gold Card (<– LINK) when using your card to purchase airfare directly from airlines
3X with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (<– LINK), which also comes with an annual $300 travel credit. Plus, airport lounge access!
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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