May 28, 2026

Cash OR Miles > Business Class > American Airlines > Chicago to Sydney > 4+ Seats > 1-stop

Option 1
Option 2
Pay with
Miles
Cash
Normally
350000
$
8760
Now
230000
$
5304
Save
120000
$
3456

*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 four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered off-the-chart savings right now with American Airlines. We’ve seen Business Class mileage award rates as low as 230,000 miles for a round-trip ticket. If you’re planning to travel to the South Pacific, now is the perfect time to try to snag this deal with American.

Sample Savings with American Airlines: Chicago to Sydney, the normal/everyday price can often be 350,000 miles when using American miles, but if you make a connection, the cost can be as low as 230,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

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 mileage purchase promo.

More info on American Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO South Pacific IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on American Airlines’ Chicago to Sydney route is $8,760 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $5,304 r/t (includes about $129 in award tax), a savings of $3,456 (40%).

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 (Chicago) AND/OR flights from the destination (Sydney) to the South Pacific.

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).

Note: Availability using American Airlines miles is displayed below.​

Chicago
Sydney
Not flying to
Chicago
Sydney
? Depending on the program, you may qualify for free connecting flights to and from your deal route airports.
Learn More.
No miles? No problem:

*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 four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered off-the-chart savings right now with American Airlines. We’ve seen Business Class mileage award rates as low as 230,000 miles for a round-trip ticket. If you’re planning to travel to the South Pacific, now is the perfect time to try to snag this deal with American.

Sample Savings with American Airlines: Chicago to Sydney, the normal/everyday price can often be 350,000 miles when using American miles, but if you make a connection, the cost can be as low as 230,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

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 mileage purchase promo.

More info on American Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO South Pacific IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on American Airlines’ Chicago to Sydney route is $8,760 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $5,304 r/t (includes about $129 in award tax), a savings of $3,456 (40%).

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 (Chicago) AND/OR flights from the destination (Sydney) to the South Pacific.

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).

Note: Availability using American Airlines miles is displayed below.​

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