For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up $5,867/66% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 140,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.

For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up $5,867/66% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 140,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.

See FCF’s Risk of Booking Tickets Now widget for more information on the risks of booking mileage tickets.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with Cathay Pacific: Boston and New York to Tokyo’s normal/everyday price can often be 240,000 when using American Airlines miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner Cathay Pacific miles the cost can be as low as 150,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

American Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 2.4¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 35% discount purchase promo.

More Info on American Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE CASH SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Asia IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on Japan Airlines’ Boston to Tokyo route is $8,858 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $2,990 r/t (includes about $56 in award tax), a savings of $5,867 (66%).

New to buying miles? Know: FCF’s Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 90% Off Premium Travel.

More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Boston or New York) AND/OR flights from the destination (Tokyo) to Asia.