Dec 27, 2016, 5:57 pm
Last edit by: Pat89339
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There are many good fares to China (PEK or PVG). If you have a Chinese visa, these options will be provided.
If your requested PQM is in a few thousand, please give a more accurate amount. You will get fewer options with a roundup number (eg, 5000 instead of 4830; IAD-SFO nonstop will work for the latter.)
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Dec 8, 2018, 9:51 am
#2371
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$231 EWR-PWM rt 194PQD
Departure Airport: LGA, EWR, JFK, HPN
Miles Needed: no miles needed
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): need 63 PQD
Available Travel Dates: until Dec 21
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched: Searched many (usually low-priced) options, but of course am trying to spend the minimum during an expensive time of year
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? N/A
Thanks for any ideas...………...
Miles Needed: no miles needed
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): need 63 PQD
Available Travel Dates: until Dec 21
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched: Searched many (usually low-priced) options, but of course am trying to spend the minimum during an expensive time of year
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? N/A
Thanks for any ideas...………...
The $205 EWR-MIA for Wed posted by Kmxu is probably the cheapest:
EWR-MIA for $208
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...780*.USD.20780
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...780*.USD.20780
UA:$231 EWR-PWM rt 194PQD
Sun 16 Dec
UA4929 EWR-PWM 0830-0955
UA4925 PWM-EWR 1030-1208
Link: https://goo.gl/flights/By734
Dec 8, 2018, 10:05 am
#2372
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$377 SMF-OGG rt 5676PQM (w/ 500mi min)
Departure Airport: SFO/SJC/SMF/LAX/BUR/SNA
Miles Needed: 5400
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Budget < $500 if possible
Available Travel Dates: Dec 21-24 and 26-31
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Both ok but no overnight transcon
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
12/23 FLL->SFO $220 (but no outbound)
12/26-27 SFO->EWR $212 (but no return)
12/29 IAD->SFO $299
SFO-PEK $868 (11.4k EQM)
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? Yes
Miles Needed: 5400
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Budget < $500 if possible
Available Travel Dates: Dec 21-24 and 26-31
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Both ok but no overnight transcon
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
12/23 FLL->SFO $220 (but no outbound)
12/26-27 SFO->EWR $212 (but no return)
12/29 IAD->SFO $299
SFO-PEK $868 (11.4k EQM)
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? Yes
Sat 29 Dec
UA2086 SMF-SFO 0615-0722
UA1725 SFO-OGG 0911-1245
(10.5h in OGG)
UA1580 OGG-SFO 2315-0601+1day
Sun 30 Dec
UA5445 SFO-SMF 0700-0756
Link: https://goo.gl/flights/e41ma
This is available on multiple dates, with multiple flight options. At least the one above gets you some time in the sun.
Dec 8, 2018, 12:42 pm
#2373
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 4
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: 4536
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 233 PQD needed
Available Travel Dates: Dec 16th - 21st, and Dec 26th - 29th
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: either is fine
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN -> EWR/LGA -> IAH -> ORD -> DEN (overnight @ IAH - cheapest is $783 Dec 18th-19th)
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
I'm fine with an overnight, but preferably in Houston. Also am silver currently so have 500 mile minimum per leg.
This is only for silver, but it's worth it to me. Screwed up this year and started on Southwest for work travel, but after some issues ditched them to go back to United.
Miles Needed: 4536
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 233 PQD needed
Available Travel Dates: Dec 16th - 21st, and Dec 26th - 29th
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: either is fine
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN -> EWR/LGA -> IAH -> ORD -> DEN (overnight @ IAH - cheapest is $783 Dec 18th-19th)
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
I'm fine with an overnight, but preferably in Houston. Also am silver currently so have 500 mile minimum per leg.
This is only for silver, but it's worth it to me. Screwed up this year and started on Southwest for work travel, but after some issues ditched them to go back to United.
Last edited by MagicMintFever; Dec 8, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Dec 8, 2018, 1:58 pm
#2374
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$691 DEN-IAD in First 5808PQM 616PQD or UA:$583 DEN-RSW 4675PQM 507PQD
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: 4536
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 233 PQD needed
Available Travel Dates: Dec 16th - 21st, and Dec 26th - 29th
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: either is fine
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN -> EWR/LGA -> IAH -> ORD -> DEN (overnight @ IAH - cheapest is $783 Dec 18th-19th)
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
I'm fine with an overnight, but preferably in Houston. Also am silver currently so have 500 mile minimum per leg.
This is only for silver, but it's worth it to me. Screwed up this year and started on Southwest for work travel, but after some issues ditched them to go back to United.
Miles Needed: 4536
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 233 PQD needed
Available Travel Dates: Dec 16th - 21st, and Dec 26th - 29th
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: either is fine
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN -> EWR/LGA -> IAH -> ORD -> DEN (overnight @ IAH - cheapest is $783 Dec 18th-19th)
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
I'm fine with an overnight, but preferably in Houston. Also am silver currently so have 500 mile minimum per leg.
This is only for silver, but it's worth it to me. Screwed up this year and started on Southwest for work travel, but after some issues ditched them to go back to United.
UA:$691 DEN-IAD in First 5808PQM 616PQD
Wed 19 Dec
UA1618 DEN-IAD 0600-1100 B788 **LAY-FLAT**
(11h in IAD)
UA286 IAD-DEN 2200-2361
Link: https://goo.gl/flights/NSQjP
The Udar-Hazy is a really good place to check out, you can take the bus there for just a couple of bucks. And don't forget to use your Priority Pass for restaurant credit at IAD, they just added a new one. Or TK lounge (also PP).
I also see DEN-LAN via ORD, but that only saves you $10, so not worth it. And DEN-DTW nonstop is too short.
UPDATE: Found one $100 cheaper, in Econ:
UA:$583 DEN-RSW 4675PQM 507PQD
Wed 19 Dec
UA532 DEN-ORD 0655-1017
UA2167 ORD-RSW 1130-1521
UA2198 RSW-EWR 1640-1933
UA2217 EWR-DEN 2018-2245
Link: https://goo.gl/flights/BfAW2
The connection at EWR is only 45min, so you
UPDATE #2: And another, with a tight connection in IAH on the return:
UA:$584 DEN-LGA 4556PQM 508PQD
Mon 17 Dec
Link: https://goo.gl/flights/VbPtd
Last edited by wh6cto; Dec 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm Reason: Added DEN-RSW in Y; added DEN-LGA
Dec 8, 2018, 2:25 pm
#2375
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 4
Oh awesome! Completely forgot about checking first class fares. And in a 787 none the less! Also, never been able to spend time in DC, and have always wanted to check out the Udar-Hazy Center. Thanks for this find!
Dec 8, 2018, 2:33 pm
#2376
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$406 DEN-BOS rt 4918PQM 342PQD
UA:$406 DEN-BOS 4918PQM 342PQD
Mon 17 Dec
UA1104 DEN-IAH 0750-1109
UA2047 IAH-BOS 1155-1632
UA2195 BOS-IAH 1725-2045
UA1963 IAH-DEN 2203-2331
Link: https://goo.gl/flights/Teyw4
Dec 8, 2018, 2:51 pm
#2377
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 4
Dang, yeah at that big of a price difference this is going to be the better option. Thanks for continuing to dig for options for me, you rock!
Dec 8, 2018, 4:12 pm
#2378
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Houston TX
Programs: United/Star Alliance Platinum, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Bits of all programs!
Posts: 2
Need help on a roundtrip flight.
Origin Airport: IAH
Destination: CID (Cedar Rapids)
Must arrive in CID NLT 3:00pm on 12-28-18
Must depart CID after 4:00pm on 12-30-18, but willing to stay over until the 31st if necessary, but would like to be home NLT 6:00pm on the 31st to have new years with the family.
Now the fun part....I already have to take this flight, but I'm pretty close to 1K so I'm hoping I can use this flight and probably odd flight path to reach my goal of 1K.
Need to reach 1K:
PQD: $1,617
PQM: 11,802
I've tried random routes but can't seem to get the PQM.
Appreciation in advance.
Don
Origin Airport: IAH
Destination: CID (Cedar Rapids)
Must arrive in CID NLT 3:00pm on 12-28-18
Must depart CID after 4:00pm on 12-30-18, but willing to stay over until the 31st if necessary, but would like to be home NLT 6:00pm on the 31st to have new years with the family.
Now the fun part....I already have to take this flight, but I'm pretty close to 1K so I'm hoping I can use this flight and probably odd flight path to reach my goal of 1K.
Need to reach 1K:
PQD: $1,617
PQM: 11,802
I've tried random routes but can't seem to get the PQM.
Appreciation in advance.
Don
Dec 8, 2018, 4:15 pm
#2379
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 3
Thanks for this - my DEN-SEA was under $400, but the DEN-JAN saves me $100 and is a better schedule - much appreciated!
Dec 8, 2018, 6:37 pm
#2380
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Two trips?
Need help on a roundtrip flight.
Origin Airport: IAH
Destination: CID (Cedar Rapids)
Must arrive in CID NLT 3:00pm on 12-28-18
Must depart CID after 4:00pm on 12-30-18, but willing to stay over until the 31st if necessary, but would like to be home NLT 6:00pm on the 31st to have new years with the family.
Now the fun part....I already have to take this flight, but I'm pretty close to 1K so I'm hoping I can use this flight and probably odd flight path to reach my goal of 1K.
Need to reach 1K:
PQD: $1,617
PQM: 11,802
I've tried random routes but can't seem to get the PQM.
Appreciation in advance.
Don
Origin Airport: IAH
Destination: CID (Cedar Rapids)
Must arrive in CID NLT 3:00pm on 12-28-18
Must depart CID after 4:00pm on 12-30-18, but willing to stay over until the 31st if necessary, but would like to be home NLT 6:00pm on the 31st to have new years with the family.
Now the fun part....I already have to take this flight, but I'm pretty close to 1K so I'm hoping I can use this flight and probably odd flight path to reach my goal of 1K.
Need to reach 1K:
PQD: $1,617
PQM: 11,802
I've tried random routes but can't seem to get the PQM.
Appreciation in advance.
Don
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=I...370*.USD.99370
Trip #2 : IAH-ORD-CID-ORD-IAH ($909 PQD) in First Class. The sum of PQD is $909+940= $1849. You can book economy outbound and FC return; this will reduce the PQD to 717; The total of the two trips will have PQD of $940+717=$1657 (barely beats $1617).
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=I...35*.USD.102035
I am sure that wh6cto has a better idea.
I had another idea for the first trip in economy, AUS-IAH-DEN-HNL-IAH-AUS for $847 PQD, and 9144 PQM; The second trip will have to be in FC both ways to meet the PQM requirement;
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=A...830*.USD.92830
Good luck!
Last edited by Kmxu; Dec 8, 2018 at 6:46 pm
Dec 8, 2018, 8:23 pm
#2381
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: united
Posts: 2
UA miles for platinum from ORD
Departure Airport: ORD
Miles Needed: 5700
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): $600
Available Travel Dates: 12/16 or 12/29-31
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Y
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Work trip cancelled so now I need to lock in another 5700 miles for Platinum. Looking at either buying PQM ($11/1000 miles), but would prefer a days flying.
any ideas team?
Miles Needed: 5700
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): $600
Available Travel Dates: 12/16 or 12/29-31
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Y
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Work trip cancelled so now I need to lock in another 5700 miles for Platinum. Looking at either buying PQM ($11/1000 miles), but would prefer a days flying.
any ideas team?
Dec 9, 2018, 6:00 am
#2382
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
I do not find anything within your budget.
Last edited by Kmxu; Dec 9, 2018 at 7:01 am Reason: ORD-OKC for exactly 5700 PQM, $746
Dec 9, 2018, 6:04 am
#2383
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: MUC
Programs: Lufthansa Miles & More
Posts: 1
Requalification for Senator Status -> 7641 Miles Needed
Departure Airport:MUC
Miles Needed: 7,641 Miles
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Maximum Budget 1000 Euro
Available Travel Dates: December 15 - December 31
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares OK.
Route(s) You've Already Searched: BKK, DXB, RUH
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No.
A work trip got cancelled at the last minute, and instead of being 2k miles short, I am now over 7k miles short.
Optimally I'd like to do a multi-leg trip that achieves the required miles, but open to a long-haul if needed.
Can stay overnight using hotel points.
Miles Needed: 7,641 Miles
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Maximum Budget 1000 Euro
Available Travel Dates: December 15 - December 31
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares OK.
Route(s) You've Already Searched: BKK, DXB, RUH
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No.
A work trip got cancelled at the last minute, and instead of being 2k miles short, I am now over 7k miles short.
Optimally I'd like to do a multi-leg trip that achieves the required miles, but open to a long-haul if needed.
Can stay overnight using hotel points.
Dec 9, 2018, 12:59 pm
#2384
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Bronx, NY
Posts: 8
Thank you @wh6cto and @Kmxu.
I was ready to book the EWR-MIA RT this Wednesday as suggested, but decided to give up-faring a try based on the suggestion above, as I have a (last for the year) business flight planned this week (a quick EWR>YOW RT). The quote for the change was ~$1000...I laughed, and asked for any other options/ideas. The agent went back and talked to the other dept (forgot what dept she was talking to), and they came back with...~$140 to up-fare!!! I grabbed it. I went from T and K fares, to T and V fares (have no idea what that means,,,but it works for me).
Thanks again...
I was ready to book the EWR-MIA RT this Wednesday as suggested, but decided to give up-faring a try based on the suggestion above, as I have a (last for the year) business flight planned this week (a quick EWR>YOW RT). The quote for the change was ~$1000...I laughed, and asked for any other options/ideas. The agent went back and talked to the other dept (forgot what dept she was talking to), and they came back with...~$140 to up-fare!!! I grabbed it. I went from T and K fares, to T and V fares (have no idea what that means,,,but it works for me).
Thanks again...
Dec 9, 2018, 2:07 pm
#2385
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: UNITED
Posts: 2
Need 1521 PQMs on UA
Departure Airport: NYC
Miles Needed: 1600
Required Spend or Maximum Budget : $1k
Available Travel Dates:12/14-12/16
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: YES
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Miles Needed: 1600
Required Spend or Maximum Budget : $1k
Available Travel Dates:12/14-12/16
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: YES
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No