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WOW! New York JFK to Jakarta Mini-Vacation / Business Class Run: Estimated $8083 Delta MQD — 33,044 MQM — 40,000 SkyMiles!

Chris Carley by Chris Carley
January 9, 2020
in Mileage Run Deals
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The hits just keep on coming for China Eastern (MU) business class trips from New York’s JFK!

This JFK to Jakarta run is estimated to nab $8083 Delta MQD, 33,044 MQM, and more than 40,000 SkyMiles! (Thank you, FNT Delta Diamond, for tipping us off!)

And the price is great.

I found it on Expedia for just $1825.25. (Matrix shows prices for about $50 more — but still a fantastic deal).

That’s a 440% MQD return and 5.5 CPM on the MQM when you credit the trip to your Delta Air Lines SkyMiles account.

a screenshot of a trip summary

Plus, you get to enjoy a night and full day in Jakarta.

JFK to Jakarta mini-vacation run in March 2020 (click to enlarge).

  • Cost: $1825.25
  • Dates: See calendar below
  • Route: JFK-PVG-CGK-PVG-JFK
  • Class: China Eastern I between JFK and PVG. China Eastern J between PVG and CGK.
  • Miles Flown (estimated via Unofficial SkyMiles Calculator): 20,208
  • MQD (est): $8083.20 (because China Eastern’s I and J classes earn 40% of mileage flown)
  • MQM: (est): 33,044 (5.5 CPM)
  • SkyMiles (est): 40,416 (plus medallion bonus: Diamond + 120%; Platinum + 80%; Gold + 60%; Silver + 40%)

Dates for a JFK to Jakarta mileage run on China Eastern. Click for a larger size.

 

Readers CarolK and Peter — who’ve completed China Eastern mileage runs — both pointed out in another post that you do not need a China Visa to connect through Shanghai as long as you’re going to a third country.

Where to Book

China Eastern’s website usually won’t give you a great shopping experience.

My pal Carol generally has success through Travelocity, Momondo, and JustFly. (You can earn up to $16 cashback on JustFly if you start your purchase through TopCashback.) I’ve also had luck finding runs on Expedia.

(Travelocity and Expedia also participate in TopCashback, Rakuten/Ebates, and BeFrugal.)

Our friend Adam (who was featured along with René in the Washington Post a few weeks ago) has a team of people dedicated to finding and booking mileage runs. Get in touch with them for help booking this mileage run — or have them create something especially for you. They’re the best.

Paying for the Trip

Remember to use a credit card that gives you bonus points on your airfare purchases!

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card travel rewards credit card.2X with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (<– LINK), which also comes with great trip delay and cancellation coverage!

The Ink Business Preferred card3X on the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card (<– LINK) (3X on the first $150,000 combined spend in categories — such as travel — each anniversary year)

The American Express® Green Card3X with the American Express® Green Card (<– LINK), which awards all travel purchases, including airfare, hotels, rideshare, and more!

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card.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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    • Need to learn how to find a run? See THIS Rookie post for how-to guide!
    • 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!
      • The Platinum Card® from American Express (<– LINK)
      • The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (<– LINK)
      • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (<– LINK)
      • Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card (<– LINK)
      • Chase Sapphire Reserve®  (<– LINK) (no access to Delta Sky Clubs)

Cover photo: ©iStock.com/Roman Skorzus

 

 

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Chris Carley

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Chris Carley is the owner, editor, and lead writer of Eye of the Flyer (formerly known as Rene's Points).

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Comments 3

  1. Trevor says:
    5 years ago

    Is the JFK -> CDG trip listed still available? I am having issues finding the pricing for these dates, only finding close to $3,000.

    Thank you everyone for your time and courtesy!

    Reply
    • Chris Carley says:
      5 years ago

      @Trevor: JFK to CKG? If you’re having trouble finding dates, there’s a possibility it’s sold out at that fare class.

      Reply
  2. PCB3 says:
    5 years ago

    Hey there…anyone seeing any of the MQD runs to Asia still active? Looking for mid/late February or early March.

    Thanks!
    PCB3

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