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If you have done this trip please help improve the wiki!
Why would a DL SkyPesos member do this now that RDMs are earned on ticket cost?
Either for the MQMs, or to actually visit SIN
FWIW there are posts in the thread about similar itineraries on AA.How do I search for dates/prices?
One way is to use ITA Matrix. Click on "Advanced routing codes" and enter something along the lines of:
- outbound: dl+ dtw nrt
- inbound: dl+ nrt dtw
NOTE: Basic Economy (E) fares have been spotted on this route and come with heavy restrictions. If you want to exclude E fares from your search you can add f ~bc=e in the separate "extension codes" box
See post 1329 for some screenshots (which are now out of date, the routing codes and extension code have been split into two separate input boxes)
You may wish to experiment with things like dtw,atl or x or even x+. Read the advanced routing codes help for more ideas. (DL no longer flies JFK-NRT nonstop)
I found an itinerary that works for me, how do I book it?
- you can try a multi-city booking on Kayak or Google Flights and click through to Delta (you can save some effort by omitting the implicit/forced connection through NRT for example)
- if you are comfortable installing add-ons etc. you can use the ITA userscript (see the wiki at the top of that thread)
- for the less technically-inclined there is also the Book with Matrix helper site (and its related FT thread)
- call in if none of the above methods work or e.g. you want to add a stopover
Do I need a visa?
No visa is needed for transits (or in fact for visiting up to 90 days, subject to qualifications)
You can get your boarding passes for your Delta return flight at Transit Lounge D, which opens 3 hours before departure.
What are the best seats?
Assuming you're stuck in Y (no GUCs etc.)
- one vote for the bulkhead in C+
- DL forum omnibus C+ thread: FAQ: Comfort+ Seating
Picking a seat (Delta One, Boeing 777)
Master A330-300 (A333) Best Seats Thread
Will there be wifi on the international legs?
DL now touts International Wi-Fi is available on 100% of all wide body, long-haul aircraft providing near global coverage. Given "long-haul" this may not apply to NRT-SIN.
777s should all have wifi: thread #1, thread #2; although it is still subject to coverage/availability, seems to drop out in the far northern parts of the route, and coming down the Russian coast it seemed like http was slow but working and anything else like https took forever and/or was blocked
Delta doesn't seem to sell the Gogo global day pass on their web site but you can buy it directly from Gogo. You can use the same pass on both domestic and international flights in any order as long as it is within 24 hours.
FlexPerks VISA single-flight passes can NOT be used on international flights (they do not appear as a redemption choice when you sign in to Gogo in flight)
Other related threads:
Delta 763 International Wifi Installation Progress (especially posts #7 and #9)
Delta to add Gogo WiFi to international fleet
SIN airport facilities
If you are doing a quick turn, you can remain airside the whole time. There are a number of 24-hour food outlets in the transit mall areas (center of each terminal)
Each of the 3 terminals has their Transit Hotel on Level 3. Prices are similar for all:
-Terminal 1 - Plaza Premium Lounge recently opened Aerotel. Book at: Aerotel Terminal 1
-Terminal 2 and 3 - Harilela Hospitality runs an Ambassador Transit Hotel in each Terminal, above the Orchid Garden and Movie Theater, respectively. Book at: Ambassador Transit Hotels
Note that you can actually stay in either of the 3, regardless of which Terminal you arrive in. However, when leaving the airport, you need to exit through the same Terminal as that you arrived in.
FT thread on Singapore Airport Lounges
Airport website links:
NOTE: even though the DNATA Sky View lounge lists "Delta Airlines" on the airport web page and appears on a skyteam.com lounge search, it is considered by Delta to be third-party-operated, thus if you are STE+ in Y you will not have access. People have reported gaining access on an upgrade to J but YMMV.
There is free wifi either by receiving a text message code, or by scanning your passport. Previous posts mention just giving an email address, maybe try at the info desks. There are also free Internet stations.
NOTE for U.S. and other ~110V travelers: Singapore uses 230V/50Hz. There are plenty of USB charging ports in the seating areas, and most wall adapters for electronics these days are dual voltage (look for writing on the plug like "Input: 100V-240V") but if not or if you need to plug something else in, bring plug and voltage adapters to be safe.
Things to do in SIN
In descriptions of things to see/do airside, when you see "garden" read "smoking area" especially if you won't be there during daylight, the only other main reason people go there is to smoke.
SkyTrain between terminals runs from 5am-2:30am but you can always walk between any of the terminals as well.
Little More than 24 Hours in Singapore especially post #5 in that thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25605453-post1047.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24452870-post836.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24064053-post794.html
Best practices for ~5 hour turnaround at SIN
3 perfect days in Singapore
Singapore's MRT (Mass Rapid Transit)
Destinations > Asia > Singapore FT forum
cheap transportation to Marina Bay Sands (or any hotel) for S$9
Things to do on a long connection through NRT:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24426838-post835.html
Narita Int'l. Airport (NRT) Layover & Hotel Master Thread
There is free wifi in NRT.
Returning to the US
Even if you don't have Global Entry, CBP has a Mobile Passport Control app -- see program info and app website for d/l and list of participating airports which includes ATL (but not DTW)
You will have to pick up checked bags if any, and then everyone has to go through TSA security. International connections usually have their own checkpoint but it may not have PreCheck or CLEAR. If you want to take advantage of either of these, see airport-specific info below.
Through Delta's partnership CLEAR is free for DM, $79 for other Medallions, and $99 for General Members. Click here for more info on the partnership or to sign up.
Relevant FT threads:
- CLEAR - worthwhile use of $179? in theTrusted Travelers Forum
- DL-specific thread in the DL Forum
Returning via ATL:
Minimum Connection Transfer Time at Atlanta (ATL): The Definitive Thread
CLEAR is now open in ATL but only at the domestic end.
For PreCheck, if you arrive in F, when you exit the hallway from customs there is a ticket desk in front of you. Normally the belt for re-checking bags on the left, and TSA screening beyond that. For PreCheck turn instead to the right (away from the drop-off luggage belt) and exit into the arrivals area, go up the escalators, and then you use the regular F terminal security checkpoint.
(It seems like NRT-ATL usually lands in E though... anyone have info to share?)
Returning via DTW:
Minimum Connection Transfer Time at Detroit (DTW): The Definitive Thread
When you exit customs normally you are directed to the right for rescreening. For PreCheck or CLEAR exit to the left as if you are an local Detroit arriving passenger and you will see some escalators in front of you. Go up 3 sets of escalators (there is a security checkpoint after the 2nd set but it does not have PreCheck). There is also an elevator.
The configuration as of Jan 2017 was, CLEAR without PreCheck was near the top of the escalators. If you have both CLEAR and PreCheck, there is a separate CLEAR lane on the right.
Duty Free Liquids
This post from 2014 says liquor etc must be checked as they cannot pass through screening in NRT/TSA. However this may have changed since then, and duty-free purchases in a Sealed Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB) might be permitted:
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/secu...ection_ss.html
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...g/liquids-rule
FT: Bringing Duty-Free Liquids into USA with a Connecting Flight
If you have any experience with this, please share!
IRROPS handling:
Good at least for one DM: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21923836-post7.html
Trip Reports/Tips:
2016: Dec, Nov, Oct #1, Oct #2, Oct #3, Sep, Apr, Feb
2015: Nov #1, Nov #2, Oct, Sep
2014: Dec, Nov #1, Nov #2, Nov #3, Nov #4, Nov #5, Oct, Sep #1, Sep #2
2013: Oct
[FARE GONE] DL: SFO-ATL/JFK-NRT-SIN $1,232.30 ai RT (25,318 mi; 4.9 cpm)
Nov 14, 2013, 12:34 pm
#241
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Report from JFK
Completed one half of journey, no MR in SIN on this flight but did meet some friends who were flying here to begin a 19 day cruise so we wandered around the airport for a few hours and then went to the SC affiliate for a short time before reboarding. Same seat on NRT SIN leg, 31D but 31 E was empty on flight out but not on return. From NRT JFK leg seat will not be empty. If on UA there is no lounge but there is for DL. Flight time on way out just under 25:30, should be less on return although JFK LAX leg will be longer.
Time from SIN NRT was 6:27
Only one hr between flights at NRT by the time security is cleared they are boarding the flight for JFK which is a 747-400. Have now covered 15,876 of 25,096 MQM or 63% of the miles for this run. Only spent 5 min in SC as when I checked in they said they had already announced boarding for flight had started. They have a Sky Priorty security line but it is best to head for the shortest line. This flight has some empty seats in economy which means there won't be any UG. Will be interesting to see how long line is for immigration at JFK, have 2:25 between flights, just hope you don't arrive after a 380 or several other flights. At least have more time between flights there than at NRT. Will check fares for 2014 between JFK LAX. Flight time supposed to be 11:45
One of FA on SIN NRT and NRT JFK recognized me and asked if I was on the flight the day before.
Hope to get UG - JFK LAX. Will see what happens. Checked UG list, #7 for 9 spaces with an hour and 10 min to go. Sunny weather today, got to visit the Sky Deck, cool and breezy but much better than the snow on Mon. Immigration here very nice, machine to read your passport and take your Pix and then to verify and thru in only a few minutes, no waiting time for machine to read passport and less than 30 seconds with immigration agent and than walk out and hand your form to customs and than outside and back thru security. PreChk is great and no one in line there and thru with shoes on, etc. only need to remove jacket as that's is where my phone etc is.
Looking forward to being back home in a few more hours. Get your flu shots!
Happy travels! Cheers!
Time from SIN NRT was 6:27
Only one hr between flights at NRT by the time security is cleared they are boarding the flight for JFK which is a 747-400. Have now covered 15,876 of 25,096 MQM or 63% of the miles for this run. Only spent 5 min in SC as when I checked in they said they had already announced boarding for flight had started. They have a Sky Priorty security line but it is best to head for the shortest line. This flight has some empty seats in economy which means there won't be any UG. Will be interesting to see how long line is for immigration at JFK, have 2:25 between flights, just hope you don't arrive after a 380 or several other flights. At least have more time between flights there than at NRT. Will check fares for 2014 between JFK LAX. Flight time supposed to be 11:45
One of FA on SIN NRT and NRT JFK recognized me and asked if I was on the flight the day before.
Hope to get UG - JFK LAX. Will see what happens. Checked UG list, #7 for 9 spaces with an hour and 10 min to go. Sunny weather today, got to visit the Sky Deck, cool and breezy but much better than the snow on Mon. Immigration here very nice, machine to read your passport and take your Pix and then to verify and thru in only a few minutes, no waiting time for machine to read passport and less than 30 seconds with immigration agent and than walk out and hand your form to customs and than outside and back thru security. PreChk is great and no one in line there and thru with shoes on, etc. only need to remove jacket as that's is where my phone etc is.
Looking forward to being back home in a few more hours. Get your flu shots!
Happy travels! Cheers!
Nov 14, 2013, 8:09 pm
#242
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 8
Delta MR from East Coast - need help
....and as further data points, here's some info on East coast DL fares to SIN:
DL: JFK-SFO-NRT-SIN for $1051 ~22,000 miles at 4.8 CPM
Also available:
DL: JFK-SFO-NRT-HKG for $914 ~19,000 miles at 4.8 CPM
(better mileage and CPM are probably possible with more involved routings; i.e. through ATL or MSP)
DL: JFK-SFO-NRT-SIN for $1051 ~22,000 miles at 4.8 CPM
Also available:
DL: JFK-SFO-NRT-HKG for $914 ~19,000 miles at 4.8 CPM
(better mileage and CPM are probably possible with more involved routings; i.e. through ATL or MSP)
Trip starts on Nov. 30 and ends on Dec. 4 with 24 hour layovers in NRT and SIN. Trying to cut down on the price and total travel time.
Located in Atlanta but the MR starting in ATL seems to be a lot more money.
Nov 14, 2013, 11:52 pm
#243
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
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Can you share dates and flight numbers. I've spent a lot of time today on finding something from the East Coast for 25,000 miles and the best I could come up with was $1327.60 JFK-ATL-NRT-SIN-NRT-ATL-JFK = 21,838 miles.
Trip starts on Nov. 30 and ends on Dec. 4 with 24 hour layovers in NRT and SIN. Trying to cut down on the price and total travel time.
Located in Atlanta but the MR starting in ATL seems to be a lot more money.
Trip starts on Nov. 30 and ends on Dec. 4 with 24 hour layovers in NRT and SIN. Trying to cut down on the price and total travel time.
Located in Atlanta but the MR starting in ATL seems to be a lot more money.
Do not need to overnight in SIN or NRT. My flights were: all economy x class fare. This itinerary gives 25,096 MQM.
From SFO JFK NRT SIN NRT JFK SFO 25,318 MQM
1262 LAX JFK 2330 0748 Nov 11
473 JFK NRT 1240 1635 Nov 12
621 NRT SIN 1835 0120 Nov 13
622 SIN NRT 0545 1330 Nov 14
172 NRT JFK 1430 1330 Nov 14
417 JFK LAX 1530 1901 Nov 14
Received UG on LAX JFK JFK LAX flights which was great but probably not always possible and really depends on day day you choose to fly
You don't want to fly in to NRT and fly out from HND as there is quite a distance between these airports and I am not sure if DL would make the transfer for you or it is at your expense and there is a much longer layover.
My preference is Mon out Thr back as the price is usually lower but some weeks you can get the same price for Sun out Wed back and I am doing this from SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27, going out on the red eye at 2055 and returning 3 days later at 2155. If you have further questions let me know.
Get your flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Last edited by Csfing1; Nov 15, 2013 at 2:59 pm Reason: Spelling correction
Nov 15, 2013, 9:10 am
#244
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 8
My preference is Mon out Thr back as the price is usually lower but some weeks you can get the same price for Sun out Wed back and I am doing this from SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27, going out on the red eye at 2055 and returning 3 days later at 2155. If you have further questions let me know.
Get your flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Get your flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Thanks!
P.S. Also if we book the SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27 is there any problem if he doesn't take the last leg from ATL to SMF and just stops in ATL. I know he will lose about 1,500 miles but otherwise the rest of the trip should be ok, right?
Last edited by pjaysam; Nov 15, 2013 at 9:47 am Reason: To add question about MR.
Nov 15, 2013, 10:14 am
#245
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Can you share flight info for Nov 24-27? Maybe I can get my boss on same MR as you as we are both newbies at this. Where do you book, research flight prices? I've been using Google Matrix ITA software and was wondering if there is a better way.
Thanks!
P.S. Also if we book the SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27 is there any problem if he doesn't take the last leg from ATL to SMF and just stops in ATL. I know he will lose about 1,500 miles but otherwise the rest of the trip should be ok, right?
Thanks!
P.S. Also if we book the SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27 is there any problem if he doesn't take the last leg from ATL to SMF and just stops in ATL. I know he will lose about 1,500 miles but otherwise the rest of the trip should be ok, right?
736 SMF ATL
295 ATL NRT
621 NRT SIN
622 SIN NRT
296 NRT ATL
736 ATL SMF
If the ATL SMF leg is not taken will not get credit for miles not flown. Tickets usually booked on DL.com but this flight was actually booked with FlexPerk points. You probably won't get a very good price at this late date but let me know. May be easier to talk, send me a private message with your phone number if you aren't able figure it out.
Get your flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Nov 15, 2013, 1:18 pm
#246
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MCO
Programs: DL MM
Posts: 112
A few years back, my DL itinerary required a change of airport, i.e. flew into NRT, and flew out from HND on the way to Singapore. Prior to the flight, I had called DL to see whether DL will transfer my baggage from NRT to HND, and the call center said "Yes".
However, upon arrival at NRT, I found out that the call center had mis-spoken
I had to pick up my baggage from the NRT baggage claim, and pay my own way + lug my stuff to HND. Fortunately the long layover time allowed me plenty of time to travel from NRT to HND.
I notified DL about the mistake, and DL added 7,500 DL Skymiles to my account. Oh well ... lesson learned.
Good luck on your travels!
However, upon arrival at NRT, I found out that the call center had mis-spoken
I had to pick up my baggage from the NRT baggage claim, and pay my own way + lug my stuff to HND. Fortunately the long layover time allowed me plenty of time to travel from NRT to HND. I notified DL about the mistake, and DL added 7,500 DL Skymiles to my account. Oh well ... lesson learned.
Good luck on your travels!
It is probably not possible to get in enough variation to get 25,000 MQM from the East Coast unless you take a repositioning flight from ATL to SFO or LAX which would give you another 4000 to 5000 MQM depending on your routing.
Do not need to overnight in SIN or NRT. My flights were: all economy x class fare. This itinerary gives 25,096 MQM.
From SFO JFK NRT SIN NRT JFK SFO 25,318 MQM
1262 LAX JFK 2330 0748 Nov 11
473 JFK NRT 1240 1635 Nov 12
621 NRT SIN 1835 0120 Nov 13
622 SIN NRT 0545 1330 Nov 14
172 NRT JFK 1430 1330 Nov 14
417 JFK LAX 1530 1901 Nov 14
Received UG on LAX JFK JFK LAX flights which was great but probably not always possible and really depends on day day you choose to fly
You don't want to fly in to NRT and fly out from HDA as there is quite a distance between these airports and I am not sure if DL would make the transfer for you or it is at your expense and there is a much longer layover.
My preference is Mon out Thr back as the price is usually lower but some weeks you can get the same price for Sun out Wed back and I am doing this from SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27, going out on the red eye at 2055 and returning 3 days later at 2155. If you have further questions let me know.
Get your flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Do not need to overnight in SIN or NRT. My flights were: all economy x class fare. This itinerary gives 25,096 MQM.
From SFO JFK NRT SIN NRT JFK SFO 25,318 MQM
1262 LAX JFK 2330 0748 Nov 11
473 JFK NRT 1240 1635 Nov 12
621 NRT SIN 1835 0120 Nov 13
622 SIN NRT 0545 1330 Nov 14
172 NRT JFK 1430 1330 Nov 14
417 JFK LAX 1530 1901 Nov 14
Received UG on LAX JFK JFK LAX flights which was great but probably not always possible and really depends on day day you choose to fly
You don't want to fly in to NRT and fly out from HDA as there is quite a distance between these airports and I am not sure if DL would make the transfer for you or it is at your expense and there is a much longer layover.
My preference is Mon out Thr back as the price is usually lower but some weeks you can get the same price for Sun out Wed back and I am doing this from SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27, going out on the red eye at 2055 and returning 3 days later at 2155. If you have further questions let me know.
Get your flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Nov 15, 2013, 3:05 pm
#247
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
A few years back, my DL itinerary required a change of airport, i.e. flew into NRT, and flew out from HND on the way to Singapore. Prior to the flight, I had called DL to see whether DL will transfer my baggage from NRT to HND, and the call center said "Yes".
However, upon arrival at NRT, I found out that the call center had mis-spoken I had to pick up my baggage from the NRT baggage claim, and pay my own way + lug my stuff to HND. Fortunately the long layover time allowed me plenty of time to travel from NRT to HND.
I notified DL about the mistake, and DL added 7,500 DL Skymiles to my account. Oh well ... lesson learned.
Good luck on your travels!
However, upon arrival at NRT, I found out that the call center had mis-spoken
I had to pick up my baggage from the NRT baggage claim, and pay my own way + lug my stuff to HND. Fortunately the long layover time allowed me plenty of time to travel from NRT to HND. I notified DL about the mistake, and DL added 7,500 DL Skymiles to my account. Oh well ... lesson learned.
Good luck on your travels!
Get your Flu shot if you haven't and especially if you are going to be flying in the next few months! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Nov 15, 2013, 5:30 pm
#248
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 8
JFK MR $1,271.30 departing 11/24
It is probably not possible to get in enough variation to get 25,000 MQM from the East Coast unless you take a repositioning flight from ATL to SFO or LAX which would give you another 4000 to 5000 MQM depending on your routing.
Do not need to overnight in SIN or NRT.
My preference is Mon out Thr back as the price is usually lower but some weeks you can get the same price for Sun out Wed back and I am doing this from SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27, going out on the red eye at 2055 and returning 3 days later at 2155. If you have further questions let me know.
Do not need to overnight in SIN or NRT.
My preference is Mon out Thr back as the price is usually lower but some weeks you can get the same price for Sun out Wed back and I am doing this from SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF Nov 24-27, going out on the red eye at 2055 and returning 3 days later at 2155. If you have further questions let me know.
Now I'm prepared for next year and to start looking in the summer.
I'll let ya'll know if we book a MR. Right now it is 50/50.
Thanks!!
Nov 16, 2013, 3:04 pm
#249
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: CAE
Programs: DL
Posts: 4
Here is flight info all on DL
736 SMF ATL
295 ATL NRT
621 NRT SIN
622 SIN NRT
296 NRT ATL
736 ATL SMF
If the ATL SMF leg is not taken will not get credit for miles not flown. Tickets usually booked on DL.com but this flight was actually booked with FlexPerk points. You probably won't get a very good price at this late date but let me know. May be easier to talk, send me a private message with your phone number if you aren't able figure it out.
Get your flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
736 SMF ATL
295 ATL NRT
621 NRT SIN
622 SIN NRT
296 NRT ATL
736 ATL SMF
If the ATL SMF leg is not taken will not get credit for miles not flown. Tickets usually booked on DL.com but this flight was actually booked with FlexPerk points. You probably won't get a very good price at this late date but let me know. May be easier to talk, send me a private message with your phone number if you aren't able figure it out.
Get your flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Nov 16, 2013, 3:08 pm
#250
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,725
Btw, 5.7 cpm is higher than I pay (based out of PDX)....I will go up to 4cpm but prefer 2cpm or 3cpm runs....and they do show up now and then, you just have to be patient and wait and keep checking the FT mileage run deal page
Nov 16, 2013, 11:24 pm
#251
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Get your Flu shot! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Nov 17, 2013, 1:41 am
#252
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Summary of MR Nov 11-14
You may not be interested in this type of trivia but if you are read on and if you aren't, read no further. All take off and landing times are approximate local times.
2475 MQM LAX JFK 4:44:15.98 2330 0726 snowing at JFK
6745 MQM JFK NRT 13:13:47.74 1310 1408 cloudy
3328 MQM NRT SIN. 7:24:38.10 1840 0115 night
3328 MQM SIN NRT 6:27:22.09 0553 1320 sunny
6745 MQM NRT JFK 11:37:40.86 1446 1224 sunny
2475 MQM JFK LAX 5:34:14.61 1556 1830 night
Fare $787.30 ai 25,096 MQM 3.14 cpm 56,466 SM for flight
If you value 1 SM at $.01 cost of trip is $787.30 - $564.66 = $222.64/25,096 = 0.89 cpm
I use the first value of 3.14 cpm as that is $ out of my pocket
UG both on LAX JFK JFK LAX lie flat seats on this flight
Total time 67:00
Flight time 46:02 25,096 miles 545.17 MPH
Lay over time 20:58
Trip was "fun" as I enjoy traveling and meeting people. Will try and post new prices in the next few days as I have some flights on Mon and Tue if the wifi works on the flights. LAX SMF ATL DTW PHL MSP LAX SMF
Get your Flu shot! Happy Travels! Cheers!
2475 MQM LAX JFK 4:44:15.98 2330 0726 snowing at JFK
6745 MQM JFK NRT 13:13:47.74 1310 1408 cloudy
3328 MQM NRT SIN. 7:24:38.10 1840 0115 night
3328 MQM SIN NRT 6:27:22.09 0553 1320 sunny
6745 MQM NRT JFK 11:37:40.86 1446 1224 sunny
2475 MQM JFK LAX 5:34:14.61 1556 1830 night
Fare $787.30 ai 25,096 MQM 3.14 cpm 56,466 SM for flight
If you value 1 SM at $.01 cost of trip is $787.30 - $564.66 = $222.64/25,096 = 0.89 cpm
I use the first value of 3.14 cpm as that is $ out of my pocket
UG both on LAX JFK JFK LAX lie flat seats on this flight
Total time 67:00
Flight time 46:02 25,096 miles 545.17 MPH
Lay over time 20:58
Trip was "fun" as I enjoy traveling and meeting people. Will try and post new prices in the next few days as I have some flights on Mon and Tue if the wifi works on the flights. LAX SMF ATL DTW PHL MSP LAX SMF
Get your Flu shot! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Nov 19, 2013, 11:39 am
#253
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Report from PHL, Prices on Nov 19
The rest of 2013 not good prices for MR, too late if you haven't already planned your MR. Plan ahead. Halfway thru a MR with my wife. MR info courtesy of Rene at Delta Points, a great blog for Delta Flyers. Thanks, Rene
Have 2 more for the rest of the year, a long one Nov 24-27 SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF for 24,542 MQM at 0 cpm as ticket purchased with FlexPerk points, only cost will be parking, about $30. If anyone doing a MR to SIN at same time ,let me know.
Prices on Nov 19
Unable to get the longer runs thru JFK or ATL, best that could be done is thru MSP
LAX Departures
LAX MSP NRT SIN NRT MSP LAX $1086.30 ai 21,184 MQM 5.13 cpm
Jan 27-29, Feb 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, Mar 3-5, 10-12
SMF Departures
SMF MSP NRT SIN NRT MSP SMF $1086.30 ai 21,148 MQM 5.14 cpm
Jan 27-29, Feb 10-12, 17-19,24-26, Mar 3-5
Mar 10-12 $1139.30 ai 5.38 cpm
SFO Departures
SFO MSP NRT SIN NRT MSP SFO $1118.30 ai 21,290 MQM 5.25 cpm
Jan 27-29, Feb 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, Mar 3-5, 10-12
Get your Flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Have 2 more for the rest of the year, a long one Nov 24-27 SMF ATL NRT SIN NRT ATL SMF for 24,542 MQM at 0 cpm as ticket purchased with FlexPerk points, only cost will be parking, about $30. If anyone doing a MR to SIN at same time ,let me know.
Prices on Nov 19
Unable to get the longer runs thru JFK or ATL, best that could be done is thru MSP
LAX Departures
LAX MSP NRT SIN NRT MSP LAX $1086.30 ai 21,184 MQM 5.13 cpm
Jan 27-29, Feb 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, Mar 3-5, 10-12
SMF Departures
SMF MSP NRT SIN NRT MSP SMF $1086.30 ai 21,148 MQM 5.14 cpm
Jan 27-29, Feb 10-12, 17-19,24-26, Mar 3-5
Mar 10-12 $1139.30 ai 5.38 cpm
SFO Departures
SFO MSP NRT SIN NRT MSP SFO $1118.30 ai 21,290 MQM 5.25 cpm
Jan 27-29, Feb 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, Mar 3-5, 10-12
Get your Flu shots! Happy Travels! Cheers!
Nov 19, 2013, 7:50 pm
#254
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 8
Need DL ATL MR for 19,656 MQM
Boss is applying for Amex Bus Reserve card for 10,000 MQM bonus and will buy 10,000 MQM from Delta hopefully offered again this year. Then will need 19,656 MQM by 12/31. I can't find anything cheaper than $1705.30 for 21,624 MQM ATL JFK NRT SIN NRT JFK ATL = .79 CPM. Can you help me find something in the $1400 range? Dates Dec. 1 to Dec. 3.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Nov 19, 2013, 8:28 pm
#255
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 791
Boss is applying for Amex Bus Reserve card for 10,000 MQM bonus and will buy 10,000 MQM from Delta hopefully offered again this year. Then will need 19,656 MQM by 12/31. I can't find anything cheaper than $1705.30 for 21,624 MQM ATL JFK NRT SIN NRT JFK ATL = .79 CPM. Can you help me find something in the $1400 range? Dates Dec. 1 to Dec. 3.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
ATL-BKK DL295/DL283 12/01
BKK-JFK DL284/DL172 12/03
JFK-ATL DL407 12/03
Total cost is $1488.60 for 20092 miles and it can be booked at DL.com
Happy Travels!