Two Airlines Offer Up to 85% off First Class Over Five Months Next Year to Asia

191 days over the next 330 that you can use your miles for First Class *OR* buy the miles to save up to 85% off in cash

Imagine you’re wandering through a vault of luxury, a treasure trove that seems out of reach for most but can be yours with the right key only a few solo travelers know about. Today, I’ll be handing you three golden keys, each leading to a First Class escape at a fraction of the price.

Cathay Pacific New York to Hong Kong Round-Trip with 320,000 Miles *or* $8,133

Let’s start with Cathay Pacific’s First Class from New York to Hong Kong. Normally priced at an eye-watering $30,128, this luxury experience is available for 320,000 miles. Cathay is a transfer partner of Amex, Capital One, and Citi. Or you can get it for $8,133 in cash if you don’t have the miles and need to buy them at 2.5 cents each. That’s a 73% savings, leaving $21,995 of your travel budget intact for more adventures. Taxes only add a small $133 to the equation.

With Cathay, April, July, and August open the door wider on the outbound with more than 36 days of availability and more than 20 days in June and July on the return, for two travelers.

For solo travelers, the dates shine brighter for those with flexibility with more than 20 days in February and March outbound and March to May on the return to experience this elite trip.

Not flying from New York or Hong Kong? Take a positioning flight instead.

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All Nippon Airways Chicago to Tokyo Round-Trip with 150,000 Miles *or* $4,206

Next, let’s shift to another gem—this time with All Nippon Airways. If you use Amex points, you can save a fortune on the First Class ticket from Chicago to Tokyo. The secret is using 150,000 Amex points, which you can purchase for 2.5 cents per point. With taxes of about $456, the savings stand tall at $18,215, or 81%.

The stars align in September 2025 with eight days of availability for two travelers outbound, and three days on the return, at time of research. Availability fluctuates so keep that in mind. A few fleeting days are available for solo travelers: seven days in August outbound and four days on the return.

Not flying from Chicago or Tokyo? Take a positioning flight.

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Your Map to the Sky

As with any treasure hunt, timing and persistence are essential. These deals don’t last forever, and seat availability is as fleeting as a rare comet. But for those who map out their strategy, the reward is an unforgettable experience.