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Another day, another China Eastern business class mileage run/mini-vacation! This time, it’s to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Quick Caveat
Before we jump into the trip’s details, just a heads-up that China Eastern/MU deals are harder to find for dates past April.
FWIW, the Singapore and Jakarta deals still have availability. I think the Sydney run is still do-able on JustFly.
So take advantage of these or ask the Juicy Miles mileage run department for help creating a run.
Saigon Mini-Vacation Run!
Currently priced at about $2079 (though I saw it for ~$2025 on Expedia), it’s estimated to yield $7241 MQD, 28,836 MQM, and 36,658 SkyMiles. Credit the trip to your Delta Air Lines SkyMiles number — that’s the important part.
Some options allowing you to stay for one night, others for a few days.
Here’s an example for a Tuesday, March 3 departure from JFK. It arrives just after 1:00 AM on Thursday morning, March 5. Your return leaves SGN at 2:10 AM on Friday, March 6, getting you back to New York about 10:00 PM that night. (Yes, those lie-flat seats will come in very handy. 🙂 )
This direct link to Expedia the March 3 deal — but you can play around with the dates for something suiting your schedule.
Plenty of dates are available, especially during April.
- Cost: $2024.75-2079
- Dates: See above calendar
- Route: JFK-PVG-SGN-PVG-JFK
- Class: China Eastern I between JFK and PVG. China Eastern J between PVG and JFK.
- Miles Flown (estimated via Unofficial SkyMiles Calculator): 18,104
- MQD (est): $7241 (because China Eastern’s I and J classes earn 40% of mileage flown)
- MQM: (est): 28,836 (7 CPM at $2024.75)
- SkyMiles (est): 36,658 (plus medallion bonus: Diamond + 120%; Platinum + 80%; Gold + 60%; Silver + 40%)
Readers CarolK and Peter — China Eastern mileage runs veterans — noted in another post 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 =ugh.
Try the deal’s direct link at Expedia. My good friend 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.)
(Travelocity and Expedia also participate in TopCashback, Rakuten/Ebates, and BeFrugal.)
Find Delta (or Other Airline) Mileage Runs!
Juicy Miles has a Delta and SkyTeam expert who will personally handle your request — and craft the most ideal mileage run solution around your parameters.
Or if you need a mileage run for another airline, Juicy Miles can help with those requests, too!
The company’s founder, Adam Morvitz, was interviewed for the Washington Post article about mileage runs — that also featured René!
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!
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® Gold Card (<– LINK) when using your card to purchase airfare directly from airlines
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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- Don’t miss a single run! Subscribe HERE mileage run email alerts!
- Need to learn how to find a mileage 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!
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We need to get to DaNang this year so this may work!! Thanks