{"id":251016,"date":"2023-02-10T11:40:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=251016"},"modified":"2024-05-31T13:30:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T17:30:09","slug":"hong-kong-points-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/hong-kong-points-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways To Travel To Hong Kong Using Points & Miles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hong Kong<\/strong> now welcomes travellers with open arms with its \u201cHello Hong Kong\u201d campaign after a few years of strict restrictions.<\/p>\n

As a fascinating city and an important Asian hub, mastering rewards programs to get to Hong Kong<\/strong> is crucial for saving on travel expenses.<\/p>\n

This means you’ll be able to travel as you wish, whether to indulge in delicious food, visit Hong Kong Disneyland or go elsewhere in Asia, among many things!<\/p>\n

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Numerous airlines operate flights to Hong Kong<\/strong>. According to Flight Connections<\/a>, several direct routes are offered from major cities in North America.<\/p>\n

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Based in Hong Kong<\/strong>, Cathay Pacific connects the city to Boston<\/a>, Chicago<\/a>, Los Angeles<\/a>, New York<\/a>, San Francisco<\/a>, Toronto<\/a>, and Vancouver.<\/p>\n

United Airlines and Air Canada<\/a> also provide flights to Hong Kong from New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Hong Kong has strong links to other big hubs such as Tokyo<\/a>, Singapore, Bangkok, etc. As a result, there are numerous options for reaching Hong Kong<\/strong>, mainly through Star Alliance<\/a> and Oneworld.<\/p>\n

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For Canadians, using Aeroplan<\/a> points to get to Hong Kong<\/strong> is a straightforward choice. At present, Air Canada operates the flight from Vancouver to Hong Kong, and the Toronto route is expected to resume eventually.<\/p>\n

You can find round-trip fares to Hong Kong<\/strong> for about 100,000 Aeroplan points. I have also checked the calendar for the entire upcoming year and noticed that these fares are fairly abundant.<\/p>\n

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Booking premium cabins with Aeroplan can be challenging though, as you need to either book early<\/a> or use a tool like ExpertFlyer<\/a> to locate availability with a partner airline at a fixed price, as Air Canada\u2019s dynamic pricing can be pretty steep.<\/p>\n

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Hong Kong<\/strong> is a fantastic destination, but if you\u2019re using Aeroplan, make the most of the stopover option<\/a> to visit another place on your way there or your return journey!<\/p>\n

Additionally, you can redeem your e-upgrade credits<\/a> to move to premium economy or business class on your Air Canada flight to Hong Kong. It\u2019s important to note that business class fares are not usually low, so it\u2019s best to book quickly if you find a decent price.<\/p>\n

Also, R space may be limited, especially on those long flights to and through Hong Kong<\/strong>, as the city is a central financial hub and gateway to Asia, making premium cabins highly sought after.<\/p>\n

ExpertFlyer<\/a> can monitor availability on partner airlines for you and send an alert when award space opens up. You can also employ them to search for R space on Air Canada. As Hong Kong just lifted most of its restrictions, it is crucial to play that game if you want to get there in a lie flat.<\/p>\n

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Earning the necessary points for your trip to Hong Kong<\/strong> can be done swiftly and easily by obtaining one or two credit card welcome bonuses, such as the ®<\/sup> Aeroplan®<\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/td-aeroplan-visa-infinite-privilege-card-qc\/\">TD®<\/sup> Aeroplan®<\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege* Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Consider the $599 card fee as the cost of buying the points for your trip, as it is a favourable deal compared to the typical $2000 cash fare found on Google Flights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, such a card will also get you many exciting benefits<\/a>, such as free luggage<\/a>, priority boarding, priority security, etc.<\/p>\n

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Another way to travel to Hong Kong<\/strong> with points is with Avios<\/a> and Oneworld. This is an excellent option as it allows you to fly in the luxurious Qsuite<\/a> to Asia, should you find availability.<\/p>\n

After comparing the use of Avios with the British Airways Executive Club<\/a> and the Qatar Airways Privilege Club<\/a>, the latter will require fewer points for the same route. Indeed, you can get away with 47,500 Avios in economy for a one-way fare on Qatar Airways compared to British Airways’s program at 60,000 Avios.<\/p>\n

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As for business class or Qsuites<\/a>, there is a lot of availability on their calendar but I couldn\u2019t find saver fare so you might have to juggle between both Avios platform to find the best award price for your travel dates to Hong Kong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Taxes and fees can be costly, but the Qsuite is a solid product if you can manage to book it, and I wouldn\u2019t mind paying this amount for comfort in a closed suite all the way to Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

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In perspective, ®<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-platinum-card\/\">The Platinum Card®<\/sup><\/a> provides enough Avios to get to Hong Kong<\/strong> with points. The versatility of Membership Rewards<\/a> allows you to keep your options open and transfer your points<\/a> to the program that offers the desired space. This strategy enables you to choose the best time to transfer your points.<\/p>\n

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Another option for travelling to Hong Kong<\/strong> using points is the British Airways Executive Club Oneworld multi-partner chart<\/a>. However, simulations have shown that one-way fares to Hong Kong using Qatar Airways\u2019 program require fewer points (47,500 Avios compared to 90,000 Avios in economy with the Oneworld multi-partner chart).<\/p>\n

The Oneworld multi-partner chart may be more advantageous if you plan to combine a trip to Japan<\/a> or any other destination with your visit to Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

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Avios can be easily earned through RBC cards<\/a> or transfer partners such as American Express, HSBC<\/a>, RBC<\/a> and Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>. The\u00a0RBC British Airways Visa Infinite<\/a> even offers a signup bonus of up to 60,000 Avios, which is enough for a trip to Hong Kong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Cathay Pacific\u2019s loyalty program, Asia Miles<\/a>, uses a chart based on distance flown. Therefore, the miles required from Toronto will be greater than from Vancouver.<\/p>\n

We can see here that a one-way economy class flight to Hong Kong<\/strong> on Cathay Pacific will cost you from 30,000 Asia Miles<\/strong><\/b>.<\/p>\n

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To compare, here is a flight in the same cabin on Air Canada from Vancouver that is priced at 42,900 Aeroplan<\/a>\u00a0points.<\/p>\n

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A quick reminder about this comparison: with 40,000 Membership Rewards<\/a> points, you can earn 30,000 Asia Miles<\/a> due to the transfer (1:0.75 exchange rate).<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need 42,900 Membership Rewards points to earn 42,900 Aeroplan points.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum<\/a> is the only Canadian credit card directly earning Asia Miles<\/a>. This card also offers a welcome bonus of Asia Miles.<\/p>\n

There is no minimum income requirement, making it accessible for anyone to apply. Moreover, there are several transfer partners available.<\/p>\n

See here for a complete guide on Cathay Pacific Asia Miles<\/a> for your next trip to Hong Kong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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In addition, you can use Alaska Mileage Plan<\/a> to fly to Hong Kong<\/strong> on Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines for as little as 30,000 miles in economy and 35,000 miles in premium. The taxes and fees are also very low, as you can see here from Vancouver.<\/p>\n

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And from Toronto<\/a> or New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This is the fewest number of miles you can redeem to travel to Hong Kong<\/strong> in the front of the plane across any program. The best moment<\/a> to search for availability is 360 days in advance when Cathay Pacific releases its award space to partners.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not based in Vancouver or Toronto, buying a positioning flight with Aeroplan points is an easy option. Consider this an opportunity to spend time in cities like Los Angeles, New York, or Chicago.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s crucial to book and secure your airfare immediately once you find a spot, especially if you want to fly to Hong Kong<\/strong> in a premium cabin; this applies to Alaska Mileage Plan and Aeroplan and Avios.<\/p>\n

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It is now more difficult to accumulate enough Alaska Mileage Plan miles since the applications for credit cards earning those miles are now closed.<\/p>\n

If you have a specific redemption in mind, you can buy miles during a sale<\/a>. Alaska Mileage Plan often offers bonus miles on purchases, up to 60%, which can be a substantial saving for flights to Hong Kong<\/strong> compared to paying cash.<\/p>\n

For example, you can acquire 36,000 miles to fly premium from Vancouver to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific for $950 ($ 709.50 US with the current exchange rate<\/a>) instead of the $7,000 cash fare.<\/p>\n

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The purchase limit is 150,000 miles per year and 60,000 miles per transaction, which is enough for a round-trip to Hong Kong<\/strong> on Cathay Pacific in economy, business, or first class. Remember to use a credit card that exempts foreign exchange fees<\/a>, like the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite* Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, Marriott Bonvoy is a transfer partner, but I wouldn\u2019t rely on this unless it\u2019s for a small amount to reach what you need.<\/p>\n

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Regarding Hotel Reward Points,\u00a0Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>\u00a0hotels are widely available in Hong Kong<\/strong>. The following Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>\u00a0establishments are in a good location to visit Hong Kong.<\/p>\n