Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.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 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 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.Several airlines are currently offering discounted flights from several US cities including Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO) to a number of Southeast Asian cities like Bangkok (BKK), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). We’re seeing flights for as little as $515 round-trip, with availability from May through November 2017, depending on city pairs. Since there’s a variety of itinerary and airline options, search Google Flights to find your ideal trip and then complete your booking directly with the airlines.Airline: ANA, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, UnitedRoute: JFK/LAX/SFO to BKK/KUL/SGNCost: $515+ round-trip in economyDates: May - November 2017Booking Link: Orbitz or ExpediaPay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)Here are a few examples of what you can book:Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) for $515 round-trip on ANA/United:New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) for $577 round-trip on China Airlines:San Francisco (SFO) to Bangkok (BKK) for $592 round-trip on China Airlines:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.New York (JFK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) for $612 round-trip on JAL:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Citi Prestige (5x 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!.
