A long shot and painful from STL but I'd like to try and hit 1K this year. Thanks in advance!
Departure Airport: STL but will position from ORD, EWR, etc. as needed
Miles Needed: ~25000
Required Spend or Budget: ~$1500, cheaper is better, RT J would be great if possible
Available Travel Dates: any, prefer weekdays, not available on Nov 8-11, 24-29, Dec 6-14
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: UA PQM
STL-EWR-HKG-HGH-SFO-STL out 11/14 return 11/16 is $776, 16919 PQM. Same or similar available some other days. No China visa needed for this itinerary.
STL-IAH-DEN-ANC-DEN-IAH-STL same day return 10/29 is $552, 7864 miles. Same on 12/2 for $577.
https://www.google.com/flights/?f=0#...STL0UA606;eo=e
https://www.google.com/flights/?f=0#...c=IAH,DEN;eo=e