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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
Tokyo, Japan, is one of my favorite cities in the world. And while flying there in business class nearly for free using points and miles is the best way of crossing the Pacific, today we are seeing some great one-stop fares on Air Canada in economy.
To search, head to Google Flights and enter your origin and destination cities. Scroll through the calendar function to find dates and prices that work for you. For this deal, I’m seeing the cheapest prices offered by Priceline. Other OTAs and clicking through to the airline itself will result in a higher price.
If you’re looking for something interesting to do while you’re in Japan, check out Get Your Guide’s list of best activities in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto to maximize your time while on vacation.
Airlines: Air Canada
Routes: SEA/DTW/ATL/MSP to NRT/HND
Cost: $554+ round-trip in economy
Travel Dates: October – December 2018
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi ThankYou Premier Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Booking Link: Priceline (for the cheapest fare), Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) for $554 round-trip on Air Canada:
Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) for $561 round-trip on Air Canada:
Atlanta (ATL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) for $561 round-trip on Air Canada:
Minneapolis (MSP) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) for $561 round-trip on Air Canada:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi ThankYou Premier, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
Source: thepointsguy.com