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Miami-area Delta travelers who want to pick up some MQM for a decent price should check out this weekend mileage to LAX. (It’s also available during some weekdays, too.)
It yields 6,070 MQM and prices out to $199.60 in Basic Economy. Remember, Delta is keeping middle seats open through at least January 6. So you (should) have an open seat next to you.
If you want a shot at upgrades or need a specific seat (i.e. bulkhead, exit row), Main Cabin is $70 more. That actually might be worth it for a possible Delta One upgrade between JFK and LAX. Plus, an overnight flight is involved, so if you want a chance at first class for that hop, the extra money might be worth it.
Our sample run departs FLL on Saturday, December 5 at 11:20 AM, connects through JFK and gets you to Los Angeles just past 6:00 PM. You have four hours at LAX — plenty of time to enjoy the T2 Sky Club or maybe even head over to In-N-Out for a Double-Double and some fries.
Your return departs LAX at 10:00 PM, connects through Atlanta, and gets you back to FLL just before 9:00 AM on Sunday morning.
Here’s a Google Flights link to start your search. The big key is connecting through JFK on the outbound.
- Cost: $199.60 in Basic Economy
- Dates: Several throughout fall
- Route: FLL-JFK-LAX-ATL-FLL
- MQM: 6070 (3.3 CPM)
- MQD: $176
- Base SkyMiles: 880
Need Mileage Run Help?
Need to book a mileage run on Delta or another airline? Craving an MQD run? Want something from your hometown? If you want help creating the perfect mileage run or award booking, please get in touch with our friends at Juicy Miles.
In fact, Juicy Miles has a Delta expert who will personally craft the most ideal mileage run around your parameters.
Enjoy!
–Chris
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Do you really need to encourage non-essential travel?
#StayHomeStaySafe
Here’s why we’re posting mileage runs.
Chris,
Thanks for posting mileage runs as for me it is nice to think about a better future or at least remember the past when we could do mileage runs without a care in the world.
Also for the people who criticize you for promoting “non-essential” travel, can we please get back to allowing adults to make their decisions based on their own circumstances and needs. As long as Delta is flying and taking precautions, I think it is OK for people to travel based on their OWN needs and risk tolerance.
Anyway, I know I look forward to the mileage runs even though they may not do any of them for a while.
Cheers