Jan 18, 18, 11:10 pm
Last edit by: Zorak
Per the mods, the Mileage Run Deals forum is only for posting/discussing active deals. If you were looking for the previous mega-thread including suggestions on things to do in Singapore etc. and peripheral stuff related to the SIN MR but not directly having to do with fares or booking it, that thread can still be found in the Mileage Run Discussion forum:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-discussion/1427486-fare-gone-dl-sfo-atl-jfk-nrt-sin-1-232-30-ai-rt-25-318-mi-4-9-cpm.html
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In addition, discussions about DL and SkyMiles including recent program changes can be found in the Delta forum: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles-665/
Questions/advice about Singapore as a destination can be found in the Singapore forum: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/singapore-510/
[FARE GONE] DL SIN MR Apr 16-18, 2018 IAH SIN $708.31 21,668 MQM 3.3 CPM
Jul 23, 18, 2:35 pm
#76
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Prices for July 23
Prices have come down a bit as expected
$811.31 Best price Aug 26-29, 27-30, Sep 2-5, 3-6, 9-12, 10-13, 16-19, 17-20, 23-26, 24-27, 30-Oct 3, 7-10, 14-17, 15-18, Nov 4-7, 5-8, Dec 2-5, 3-6, 10-15
Thanksgiving week $817.43 Nov 19-22
$931.21 Oct 22-25
$978.31 Nov 18-21 Thanksgiving week
Last 2 prices not so good, just posted for information. MQM are the same as in earlier posts so I wont duplicate them here. These are the best prices at the current time but am hoping that they will go down further in a month or so.
Happy Travels! Keep your questions and comments coming.
$811.31 Best price Aug 26-29, 27-30, Sep 2-5, 3-6, 9-12, 10-13, 16-19, 17-20, 23-26, 24-27, 30-Oct 3, 7-10, 14-17, 15-18, Nov 4-7, 5-8, Dec 2-5, 3-6, 10-15
Thanksgiving week $817.43 Nov 19-22
$931.21 Oct 22-25
$978.31 Nov 18-21 Thanksgiving week
Last 2 prices not so good, just posted for information. MQM are the same as in earlier posts so I wont duplicate them here. These are the best prices at the current time but am hoping that they will go down further in a month or so.
Happy Travels! Keep your questions and comments coming.
Jul 27, 18, 8:09 am
#78
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by Zorak
For anyone looking to do MQD runs (as opposed to MQMs) I just booked IAH-CDG-SIN-CDG-IAH in AF J for $34xx. Can't give great advice on how to replicate, because Google/ITA are spotty about showing results for this, which I semi-randomly stumbled upon just by looking around the dates that I had available.
Replicating the dates on AF's web site produced the same price but could not purchase ("technical error") and replicating in ITA Matrix and trying to book on DL via the userscript (which would've been nice since I have DL credits I want to use up) also failed at final booking with a fare increase to 7k+.
However I was able to get it ticketed at Orbitz and have an AF PNR and ticket number with seat assignments and everything, so...
In scanning the Premium Deals forum this doesn't seem like the best SIN J deal compared to some recent stuff, but for 35k+ MQMs and 9k+ MQDs it still seemed worth it
Fare rules for IAH seem to require travel starting on M-W in both directions. Saw possibilities out of both DFW and DAL as well as ORD. Happy hunting!
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Replicating the dates on AF's web site produced the same price but could not purchase ("technical error") and replicating in ITA Matrix and trying to book on DL via the userscript (which would've been nice since I have DL credits I want to use up) also failed at final booking with a fare increase to 7k+.
However I was able to get it ticketed at Orbitz and have an AF PNR and ticket number with seat assignments and everything, so...
In scanning the Premium Deals forum this doesn't seem like the best SIN J deal compared to some recent stuff, but for 35k+ MQMs and 9k+ MQDs it still seemed worth it
Fare rules for IAH seem to require travel starting on M-W in both directions. Saw possibilities out of both DFW and DAL as well as ORD. Happy hunting!
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Jul 27, 18, 9:06 am
#79
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Smyrna, GA, USA
Programs: DL FO 1MM
Posts: 1,744
Originally Posted by balatn
How this itinerary worked out? Trying to plan a MR to Asia from NY but I am more interested in MQDs.
Jul 27, 18, 9:14 am
#80
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Plat, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 17,228
Originally Posted by balatn
How this itinerary worked out? Trying to plan a MR to Asia from NY but I am more interested in MQDs.
NYC-Asia should have decent possibilities, although more likely westbound on China Eastern. Happy hunting!
For those seeking MQMs there were some good SJC-PVG/PEK fares for 3+ day stay recently (China visa needed)
Jul 29, 18, 8:14 pm
#81
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Prices July 29 Essentially the same
Best price $812.01 Mult dates Aug 26-29, Sep 2-5, 3-6 9-12, 10-13, 16-19, 17-20, 23-26, 24-27, 30-Oct 3, 14-17, Nov 4-7, Dec 2-5
$818.13 Oct 15-18
If you want to make DM you really need to consider making MQD runs as some readers have commented which usually gets you in J and is much more comfortable but will cost more $.and give more MQM and SM
Zorak, thanks for your comments and describing your run. Readers explore and search and see what you come up with Happy Travels to all and have a great week. Keep questions and comments coming. Blessings
$818.13 Oct 15-18
If you want to make DM you really need to consider making MQD runs as some readers have commented which usually gets you in J and is much more comfortable but will cost more $.and give more MQM and SM
Zorak, thanks for your comments and describing your run. Readers explore and search and see what you come up with Happy Travels to all and have a great week. Keep questions and comments coming. Blessings
Aug 13, 18, 11:58 am
#82
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Prices Aug 13 Slightly higher $840.01
More or less same dates Sun Wed or Mon Thr on most weeks but not every week from last week of Aug thru first week of Dec. We will be in SIN Sep 13-15, Sep 23 late evening and Nov 30-Dec 2 , 7-11, Malaysia Dec 3-6 near Malacca and China Sep 16-23 at Hefei. If you will be in SIN on any of those dates let me know and we can try to meet.
Have a Great Week and Happy Travels!
Have a Great Week and Happy Travels!
Aug 21, 18, 10:22 pm
#83
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Fares Aug 21 - Best Prices so far
$648.91 Sep 3-6, 17-20, 24-27 Best price
$691.91 Oct 15-18
$693.91 Sep 2-5, 4-7, 9-12, 11-14, 16-19, 23-26, 18-21, 23-26, 25-28, 30-Oct 3, 7-10, 14-17, 16-19, 23-26, Nov 4-7, 6-9
$819.71 Dec 2-5, 3-6
$825.62 Nov 19-22
Best prices in the last 3-4 months. 21,000+ MQM the same as before, slightly more thru ATL, thru ATL C+ still avail if thru DTW it is prem select and to get this you need a GUC but you should only use those for Delta one. Happy Travels. If you want DM you need $15,000 MQD or $250.000 charge on AX. So the number of DM next year may be a little smaller.
Happy Travels. All comments and questions welcomed. What are your strategies for DM for next year? Blessings
$691.91 Oct 15-18
$693.91 Sep 2-5, 4-7, 9-12, 11-14, 16-19, 23-26, 18-21, 23-26, 25-28, 30-Oct 3, 7-10, 14-17, 16-19, 23-26, Nov 4-7, 6-9
$819.71 Dec 2-5, 3-6
$825.62 Nov 19-22
Best prices in the last 3-4 months. 21,000+ MQM the same as before, slightly more thru ATL, thru ATL C+ still avail if thru DTW it is prem select and to get this you need a GUC but you should only use those for Delta one. Happy Travels. If you want DM you need $15,000 MQD or $250.000 charge on AX. So the number of DM next year may be a little smaller.
Happy Travels. All comments and questions welcomed. What are your strategies for DM for next year? Blessings
Aug 22, 18, 1:07 pm
#85
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,560
Originally Posted by balatn
I am tempted to try one of those just to max MQDs. Using KAYAK I have been able to get quotes for $2,632 (business class from NY over a weekend). It seems that's the only way to make DM without spending the whole amt.
Aug 23, 18, 6:10 am
#86
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Plat Prem, UA Silver, Delta GM
Posts: 73
Well, now I need to clear up some time in Sept or Oct, hard to pass up at these prices. Now the problem is take some partner flights to get MQD up and sneak in to Plat this year or just keep plans for Gold and have a nice rollover...
Aug 24, 18, 1:33 pm
#87
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: DL DM, UA, AA EXP, AS MVP75K GOLD, HHonors Diamond, BW Diamond, SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 376
Originally Posted by Csfing1
$648.91 Sep 3-6, 17-20, 24-27 Best price
$691.91 Oct 15-18
$693.91 Sep 2-5, 4-7, 9-12, 11-14, 16-19, 23-26, 18-21, 23-26, 25-28, 30-Oct 3, 7-10, 14-17, 16-19, 23-26, Nov 4-7, 6-9
$819.71 Dec 2-5, 3-6
$825.62 Nov 19-22
Best prices in the last 3-4 months. 21,000+ MQM the same as before, slightly more thru ATL, thru ATL C+ still avail if thru DTW it is prem select and to get this you need a GUC but you should only use those for Delta one. Happy Travels. If you want DM you need $15,000 MQD or $250.000 charge on AX. So the number of DM next year may be a little smaller.
Happy Travels. All comments and questions welcomed. What are your strategies for DM for next year? Blessings
$691.91 Oct 15-18
$693.91 Sep 2-5, 4-7, 9-12, 11-14, 16-19, 23-26, 18-21, 23-26, 25-28, 30-Oct 3, 7-10, 14-17, 16-19, 23-26, Nov 4-7, 6-9
$819.71 Dec 2-5, 3-6
$825.62 Nov 19-22
Best prices in the last 3-4 months. 21,000+ MQM the same as before, slightly more thru ATL, thru ATL C+ still avail if thru DTW it is prem select and to get this you need a GUC but you should only use those for Delta one. Happy Travels. If you want DM you need $15,000 MQD or $250.000 charge on AX. So the number of DM next year may be a little smaller.
Happy Travels. All comments and questions welcomed. What are your strategies for DM for next year? Blessings
Then use an Asian airport as a departure point for a Business/First Class Mileage Run to earn high RDM's, MQM's and MQD's is relation to dollars spent on a SkyTeam partner fare. It may take a bit longer but in the overall scheme of things it can make qualification (re-qualification) for Platinum/Diamond time & money efficient.
In fact, I just had a friend who took their 8-year old child from ZERO to Diamond in one such long itinerary!
Happy Mileage Running!
Aug 25, 18, 11:06 pm
#88
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Flights to SIN
Needed a positioning flight to SIN since my base is SMF compared with IAH and got a great deal, $767.81 or 63,000 SM and $90..71. These are really great prices. Try some MQD runs from SIN on MU. Have a great week! Blessings
Aug 26, 18, 6:53 pm
#89
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: DL DM, 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,041
Will be returning to SIN Nov 28-Dec 12 and got some outstanding prices SMF SEA NRT SIN NRT SEA SMF for $761.81 and also got prices from LGA for $737.31. Try other cities as well. DL wants to fill seats and once seats are filled, the prices go up. Bought my ticket while traveling on Subway in NYC had to call the DM desk as was not able to do it online and they got same prices and my seats in C+, Great prices, don't wait, do it now. Blessings!
Last edited by Csfing1; Aug 26, 18 at 9:55 pm Reason: Editing
