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*Some Partner awards may be dynamic and differ slightly from below. The web team is working on updating the website functionality to account for new ranges in pricing.
In the meantime, please double-check all partner pricing before committing to travel or points transfer plans.
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For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $5,254/65% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 130,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from Asia.
Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One, and Citi’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with Cathay Pacific: San Diego to Tokyo’s normal/everyday price can often be 240,000 miles when using American miles, but if you use Amex Points partner Cathay Pacific miles, the cost can be as low as 178,000 miles.
American Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 2.25¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 40% discount purchase promo.
More Info on American Airlines Promotion.
Alaska Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.84¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 90% bonus buy miles promotion, which runs through February 18, 2026.
More Info on Alaska Airlines purchase promotion.
The published Business Class fare on Japan Airlines’ San Diego to Tokyo route is $8,090 r/t; through the Alaska Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $2,836 r/t (includes about $76 in award tax), a savings of $5,254 (65%).
New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.
More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (San Diego) AND/OR flights from the destination (Tokyo) to Asia.
More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points).
*Some Partner awards may be dynamic and differ slightly from below. The web team is working on updating the website functionality to account for new ranges in pricing.
In the meantime, please double-check all partner pricing before committing to travel or points transfer plans.
___________________________________________________________________
For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $5,254/65% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 130,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from Asia.
Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One, and Citi’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with Cathay Pacific: San Diego to Tokyo’s normal/everyday price can often be 240,000 miles when using American miles, but if you use Amex Points partner Cathay Pacific miles, the cost can be as low as 178,000 miles.
American Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 2.25¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 40% discount purchase promo.
More Info on American Airlines Promotion.
Alaska Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.84¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 90% bonus buy miles promotion, which runs through February 18, 2026.
More Info on Alaska Airlines purchase promotion.
The published Business Class fare on Japan Airlines’ San Diego to Tokyo route is $8,090 r/t; through the Alaska Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $2,836 r/t (includes about $76 in award tax), a savings of $5,254 (65%).
New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.
More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (San Diego) AND/OR flights from the destination (Tokyo) to Asia.
More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points).