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

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.

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

• 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%)

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!

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

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® Green Card (<– LINK), which awards all travel purchases, including airfare, hotels, rideshare, and more!

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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  • 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)

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