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Delta SkyMiles members living near the airline’s newest hub might be interested in this mileage run: Boston to Las Vegas and back for just under $300 — and scoring over 6,200 MQM.
I found a number of available dates on Google Flights. The run posted below is a quick turn, so you don’t have to stay overnight in Sin City. But if you’re in the mood to stay a few days, decent fares are available.
The key to this run is the LAX connections. Not only does this trip involve some backtracking (which is a plus for mileage running!) but the short distance from LAX to LAS (about 200 miles) still gets you a minimum of 500 MQM on both of those flights.
This trip is a Main Cabin fare, so Medallions are eligible for upgrades. Plus, you can snag available exit rows (always nice for long hauls).
- Cost: $298.80
- Dates: Varying
- Route: BOS-LAX-LAS-LAX-BOS
- Class: Delta Main Cabin V
- MQM: 6,222 (4.8 CPM)
- MQD: $240
- SkyMiles (base): 1,200 (plus Medallion bonus, if applicable)
Plenty of time to enjoy lounges on this run (if you have a credit card giving you lounge access):
Las Vegas
- American Express Centurion Lounge
- The Club LAS at Terminal D (new review coming soon!)
LAX
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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 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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