SYD-BOS-SFO-SYD for SCs

[juddles]

But Jetstar ...

Putting up with some pain for a whole different world of SC and status opportunities.....

 

[grounded]

Putting up with some pain for a whole different world of SC and status opportunities.....

Interesting... so, why use JQ to HNL?

 

[juddles]

Interesting... so, why use JQ to HNL?

You can get a very cheap fare - in business too. It gives you great SC/dollar, and additionally they are qualifying flights for Qantas (their 4 flights need). From there on, flying "first" on American is one of the cheapest SC/dollar options on the planet.

 

[esseeeayeenn]

You can get a very cheap fare - in business too. It gives you great SC/dollar, and additionally they are qualifying flights for Qantas (their 4 flights need). From there on, flying "first" on American is one of the cheapest SC/dollar options on the planet.

Well then you're not putting up with pain for SCs you're putting up with it to save a few dollars.
Same reason anyone ever chooses Jetstar.
Fair enough if it suits you.

 

[magnacartic]

Yep, Still not booked, only dates of consequence are that I need to be in BOS from 11-14th September (inclusive). Could arrive as late as the (early morning) 11th and leave as early as the (evening of) 14th... or could arrive / leave a day early / late (respectively).

Don't need to go to SFO it was just an opportunistic add-on; DCA would be an alternative (just long enough to visit the smithsonian so a day or less).

Cheers

CORRECTION: Need to be in BOS for the 11th Sept - early morning arrival OK, otherwise the day before.

Hey grounded, happy to help! Prices have gone up by approx US$400 since this afternoon! I will present the cheapest options; not sure how much time you will have to do the SC run, but it'll be value for money for the SC you will be earning.

Fly Fiji Airlines Business (J) SYD–NAN–LAX return on Sept 4 & 16:


Cost: Fiji Airways AU$4,274.34 Priceline US$3,191.66

Depart: Sept 4 2016, 0630 (AEDT)
Arrive: Sept 4 2016, 1325 (PST)
The layover could potentially be agonizing since there is a 9h20m stop. There is a shorter layover for A$400 more. Buy this flight first before anything else!


My suggestion is to take a few days around Los Angeles/Orange County. Hotels are generally cheaper here!

I have two flight options for LAX–DCA:

Sept 7 2016, 0055–1053 LAX-CLT-DCA P US$498.95, or
Sept 8 2016, 0959–2003 LAX–PHX–DCA P US$469.10

Two flight options for DCA–BOS:

Sept 9 2016, 1310–1458 DCA–BOS P US$181.10, or
Sept 10 2016, 1230–1400 DCA–BOS P US$199.10 (500 points, 30 SC)

Sept 11-14 in BOS

If you're still up for SFO, here's a sample itinerary all in First (P):

Sept 14 2016, 1726–2253 BOS–ORD–SFO P US$629.45 (4,650 points, 210 SC), or
Sept 15 2016, 1100–1717 BOS–CLT–SFO P US$627.95 (4,650 points, 190 SC)


Sept 16 2016, 1830–1956 SFO–LAX P $US157.10 (500 points, 30 SC)

If you're not feeling like heading to SFO, take this flight in First(P):

Sept 15, 2016, BOS–ORD–LAX P US$594.20 (4,650 points, 210 SC)

You should be back before the Fiji Airways flight on Sept 16 2016, 2330.
Arrive in SYD on Sept 18 2016, 0955.

Best case miles and SC earnings calculations with SFO:
SYD–NAN–LAX–CLT–DCA–BOS–ORD–SFO–LAX–NAN–SYD
QF Points: 2,250+7,125+3,750+500+1,650+3,000+500+7,125+2,250 = 28,150 QF Points
QF SC: 40+140+150+30+30+90+120+30+140+40 = 810 QF SC
Total cost in USD: $4,658.26

Best case miles and SC earnings calculations without SFO:
SYD–NAN–LAX–CLT–DCA–BOS–ORD–LAX–NAN–SYD
QF Points: 2,250+7,125+3,750+500+1,650+3,000+7,125+2,250 = 27,650 QF Points
QF SC: 40+140+150+30+30+90+120+140+40 = 780 QF SC
Total cost in USD: $4,465.91

 

[magnacartic]

If his bounty isn't active find me a really good deal for a cost / SC ratio on business to CDG and return in September.
Earning QF but travelling with whoever. So far the best I can find is with AY via SIN & HEL for $5,144 earning 560 which seems a bit low!
We can discuss the bounty!

Hey @esseeeayeenn, we can discuss further, maybe not on this thread. Please feel free to PM me your specific dates so that I can get accurate pricing! Thanks!

 

[magnacartic]

Haven't heard back from OP in a week. Hoping the research information was useful.

 

[grounded]

Sorry magnacartic. Been a bit overwhelmed with sick kids so haven't thought any more about the trip yet. Very impressed with your trip plan though!

 

[magnacartic]

Sorry magnacartic. Been a bit overwhelmed with sick kids so haven't thought any more about the trip yet. Very impressed with your trip plan though!

No worries! Hope all of you will feel better, and that you'll get to take advantage of the low fares and SC earnings.

 

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