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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.
Airlines: Delta, JetBlue and United
Routes: NYC to SJU, PTY, BGI and BDA
Cost: $217-284+ round-trip in economy
Dates: May 2016
Elite Mileage Earning: At least 4,430 elite-qualifying miles
Fare Class: Delta: X and V; United: G
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred
Search for your flight here:
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Newark (EWR) to San Juan (SJU) for $217 round-trip on Delta (earns 4,584 MQMs):
Newark (EWR) to Panama City (PTY) for $284 round-trip on United (earns 4,430 PQMs):
New York (JFK) to Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI) for $274 round-trip on JetBlue:
New York (JFK) to Bermuda (BDA) for $266 round-trip on JetBlue:
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