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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.
The hands-down cheapest fares are from Houston to Venice via AARP and the Visa discount (see this post for instructions), priced at just $1,058 round-trip, but you can also book biz flights from San Francisco to Istanbul from $1,086 round-trip (without an AARP membership). All flights covered as part of this deal price at less than $1,600 round-trip.
Complete your search on Google Flights and head to your preferred airline’s website to book.
Airlines: SkyTeam and Oneworld
Routes: US cities to Europe
Cost: $1,058+ round-trip in business class
Dates: August 2016 – March 2017
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred
Here are some examples of what you can book:
Houston (IAH) to Venice (VCE) for $1,058 round-trip in business class on British Airways:
San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) for $1,086 round-trip in business class on Air France and KLM:
Toronto (YYZ) to Munich (MUC) for $1,202 round-trip in business class on Air France and KLM:
San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) for $1,569 round-trip in business class on Delta:
Newark (EWR) to Munich (MUC) for $1,586 round-trip in business class on Delta:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold or 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.
If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
Source: thepointsguy.com