Delta will have random unannounced sales on select routes.
Now, Delta One business class can be booked for as low as 94k points each way (188k round-trip). If you have a Delta Amex co-branded credit card that has an annual fee, you get a 15% discount, making it cost ~80k each way. These flights are fully refundable as well. However, only Amex transfers to Delta, and transfers are one way so be sure to have a plan for those points if you do cancel.
Importantly, in Delta fashion, you can book the flights TO Tokyo starting at 94k points. But you need to book a round-trip to get the same 94k pricing on the return when averaged out across a round-trip. Otherwise Delta will ask for their absurd pricing booking a one-way return to the US.
Luckily, Delta points seem to have some good uses every now and then. There have been a lot flash deals in the last few months to Asia & Europe across business and economy
H/T: Thrifty Traveler sending this last night
Fly Delta One business class between Minneapolis/LAX and Tokyo starting at 94k points
Routes: MSP/HND and LAX/HND + ability to book from other cities with a connection for more points though…(150-160k each way when I searched)
Airline: Delta
Programs to book with: Delta
Travel timeline: July to September 2026
Cost: Starting at 94k points + $6-44 in tax/fees one way
Transfer partners: American Express
Summary: Fly Delta One Suites between Minneapolis (MSP) to Tokyo (HND) for as low as 80k points each way or Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (HND) for as low as 98k points each way
Why I like this deal: 1) Reasonable cost of redemption, which is rare with Delta miles, 2) multiple seats (many dates 4+), 3) ability during busy summer season, 4) Delta co-branded cardholders can book this deal for as low as 80k points one-way with their 15% award discount
Dates with 2+ business class seats (to HND)
Note: These are the one-way availability from US to Tokyo. You will need to book a round-trip to get the same pricing on the return to the US. Use Delta’s flexible dates or price calendar tool to find return dates that work for you.
LAX-HND (115k before discount)
July: 27-30
August: 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 17-20, 24-26, 31
September: 2, 8, 9
MSP-HND (94k before discount)
July: 21-23, 28, 29
August: 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31
September: 1, 2, 7-10
Cost breakdown
Delta: 94-115k points + $6-44 in tax/fees each way. Free changes/cancellations.
Note: If you have a Delta co-branded card that has an annual fee, you get a 15% discount on miles needed to book, making the cost ~80k miles per person (MSP) or ~98k points (HND)
Credit cards that transfer
Amex
Source: Delta
How to search and book?
1) Search and book directly on Delta’s website.
2) On the Delta site, put in dates and destinations, click on “Shop with Miles”, click on “My dates are flexible”, choose one way, choose the “Advanced Search” option, then under the “Best Fares For” option choose Delta One. Then search.
Source: Delta
3) After searching, mess around with the calendar until you find dates that fit your needs.
Source: Delta
4) Delta’s calendar view can help you quickly find dates with lower-cost availability.
5) Confirm availability and ensure there are enough seats for the dates you want to book. Then transfer your points if you need to, then book!
Delta One Suites on the A350
Delta generally flies their A350 on the MSP/HND and LAX/HND routes, which has a newer Delta One Suite. Yes, that means it has a door.
Review #1 DTW-ICN (Frequent Miler)
Review #2 SCL-ATL (One Mile at a Time)
Source: Aerolopa (left) and Delta (right)
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I started the idea of Find Flights for Me back in 2023 to help educate and inspire people to use their credit card points more effectively, with a focus on using points to fly business and first class flights.
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