I thought I'd ask for some tips on a potential trip that I'm about to book for later this year.
Due to time constraints, date flexibility is not option but I am happy to travel any route (as long as the cost isn't astronomical) to get my destination on time (even if that means giving up comfort).
I will have checked luggage.
My constraints are as follows:
* I have a night event in Hong Kong that won't conclude until ~22:30.
* I'll likely be able to get to HKG between 23:30 and +00:00.
* I need to arrive in ADL with enough time to go through customs, collect my luggage, then re-check it in for a flight leaving at 20:00. (I've looked into changing my flights but it will be too difficult and re-cost at too high a price).
The most cost-effective option I have found is the following:
HX707 01:55 HKG-DPS 07:05, then JQ126 10:20 DPS-ADL 17:40.
The HX flight costs $290-460 for Y, and $870-3,315 for J. I can either purchase and credit to VA, or use VA points at a cost of 21k + $64 for Y or 40k + $77 for J.
The Bali Max ticket for JQ costs $635 (I assume that I'd get the bonus 10SC for the QFF Extra as this is an international flight)
Would this be doable?
The flights would be on separate tickets.
Is 1.5-2 hours before my HKG flight cutting it too fine?
Is 3 hours enough to go through Indonesian customs, collect luggage, then re-check it in for the next flight.
I believe that I'll probably need to purchase a visa as well. If so, how long before does this need to be purchased?
Would HX and JQ be reliable on those routes?
Has anyone flown HX overnight before?
I'm curious to know your thoughts. I'd like to purchase these tickets ASAP. I don't mind paying a little bit extra for flexible tickets in case my plans change.
Due to time constraints, date flexibility is not option but I am happy to travel any route (as long as the cost isn't astronomical) to get my destination on time (even if that means giving up comfort).
I will have checked luggage.
My constraints are as follows:
* I have a night event in Hong Kong that won't conclude until ~22:30.
* I'll likely be able to get to HKG between 23:30 and +00:00.
* I need to arrive in ADL with enough time to go through customs, collect my luggage, then re-check it in for a flight leaving at 20:00. (I've looked into changing my flights but it will be too difficult and re-cost at too high a price).
The most cost-effective option I have found is the following:
HX707 01:55 HKG-DPS 07:05, then JQ126 10:20 DPS-ADL 17:40.
The HX flight costs $290-460 for Y, and $870-3,315 for J. I can either purchase and credit to VA, or use VA points at a cost of 21k + $64 for Y or 40k + $77 for J.
The Bali Max ticket for JQ costs $635 (I assume that I'd get the bonus 10SC for the QFF Extra as this is an international flight)
Would this be doable?
The flights would be on separate tickets.
Is 1.5-2 hours before my HKG flight cutting it too fine?
Is 3 hours enough to go through Indonesian customs, collect luggage, then re-check it in for the next flight.
I believe that I'll probably need to purchase a visa as well. If so, how long before does this need to be purchased?
Would HX and JQ be reliable on those routes?
Has anyone flown HX overnight before?
I'm curious to know your thoughts. I'd like to purchase these tickets ASAP. I don't mind paying a little bit extra for flexible tickets in case my plans change.
