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Where your points can take you

The vibe, the best time to go, and the points play that gets you there — for every place worth the miles. Ranked by value.

33 destinationsbest value first
Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong · Asia

Cathay First & a free stopover

70K mi · business$6,200 cash
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A stunning view of Frankfurt's skyscrapers reflecting on the River Main under a clear blue sky.

Frankfurt

Germany · Europe

Lufthansa First, no fuel surcharge

110K mi · first$9,400 cash
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Melbourne

Melbourne

Australia · Oceania

Qantas business across the Pacific

55K mi · business$4,800 cash
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Tokyo

Tokyo

Japan · Asia

ANA First, suites in the sky

57.5K mi · first$4,800 cash
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A picturesque view of colorful canal houses reflecting on the water in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Amsterdam

Netherlands · Europe

Star Alliance business, 45k flat

45K mi · business$3,700 cash
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Scenic view of Doha skyline with pastel-colored buildings along the waterfront.

Doha

Qatar · Middle East

Qsuite business, the gold standard

70K mi · business$5,600 cash
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A captivating view of Osaka Castle with city skyscrapers and leafless trees in the foreground.

Osaka

Japan · Asia

JAL business, flat-bed & sushi

60K mi · business$4,800 cash
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Stunning aerial view of Nice's coastal cityscape along the Mediterranean Sea.

Nice

France · Europe

Delta One flat-bed for half the miles

50K mi · business$4,200 cash
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A view of Avenida Paulista in São Paulo with bike path and traffic on a cloudy day.

São Paulo

Brazil · South America

Star Alliance business, overnight south

60K mi · business$3,600 cash
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Stunning aerial landscape of Queenstown, New Zealand with mountains and misty clouds.

Queenstown

New Zealand · Oceania

Alpine lakes & adrenaline air

50K mi$1,240 cash
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Vibrant street art and colorful houses in La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Buenos Aires

Argentina · South America

Tango streets & late-night steak

30K mi$790 cash
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Sydney

Sydney

Australia · Oceania

Harbor sails & sunbaked coast

47.5K mi$1,150 cash
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A breathtaking view of Cape Town's cityscape with the iconic Table Mountain in the backdrop during sunset.

Cape Town

South Africa · Africa

Table mountain & two oceans

50K mi$1,180 cash
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Bali

Bali

Indonesia · Asia

Rice terraces & surf at dawn

45K mi$1,050 cash
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Breathtaking sunset view with a paraglider over the Pacific from Lima, Peru.

Lima

Peru · South America

Ceviche coast & andes gateway

20K mi$460 cash
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Dramatic night view of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, with glowing cityscape and reflection.

Singapore

Singapore · Asia

Hawker feasts & sky gardens

42.5K mi$920 cash
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Striking image of traditional red Torii gates with Japanese Kanji inscriptions, capturing cultural heritage.

Kyoto

Japan · Asia

Lantern alleys & cherry stillness

37.5K mi$780 cash
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Stunning view of Bangkok city skyline with traditional Thai temples in the foreground.

Bangkok

Thailand · Asia

Street woks & golden spires

40K mi$850 cash
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A vendor in Marrakech souk, surrounded by vibrant signs and garments, embodies local culture.

Marrakech

Morocco · Africa

Spice souks & desert dusk

35K mi$720 cash
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Mexico City

Mexico City

Mexico · North America

Mural color & taquería smoke

12.5K mi$280 cash
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Colorful alley in Getsemani, Cartagena, Colombia, adorned with vibrant decorations and lively atmosphere.

Cartagena

Colombia · South America

Walled city & caribbean glow

17.5K mi$390 cash
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Maui

Maui

United States · North America

Road to hana & whale coast

22.5K mi$440 cash
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Tokyo

Tokyo

Japan · Asia

Neon nights & quiet temples

37.5K mi$720 cash
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Scenic view of Ortaköy Mosque and Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey during sunset.

Istanbul

Turkey · Europe

Two continents & bazaar steam

32.5K mi$680 cash
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Paris

Paris

France · Europe

Café mornings & golden domes

30K mi$620 cash
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Rome

Rome

Italy · Europe

Ancient stone & pasta steam

30K mi$640 cash
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Honolulu

Honolulu

United States · North America

Volcano green & turquoise reef

22.5K mi$380 cash
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A breathtaking view of a brightly lit city skyline at night, showcasing urban life.

Seoul

South Korea · Asia

Midnight markets & hallyu buzz

35K mi$560 cash
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Close-up of the Parthenon columns in Athens, Greece, against a clear summer sky.

Athens

Greece · Europe

Marble ruins & island ferries

33K mi$520 cash
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Vancouver

Vancouver

Canada · North America

Rainforest meets sea wall

12.5K mi$210 cash
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View from a mosaic tower overlooking the vibrant cityscape of Barcelona, capturing architectural beauty and urban life.

Barcelona

Spain · Europe

Gaudí curves & tapas dusk

30K mi$490 cash
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Captivating northern lights dancing over the serene lake in Keflavik, Iceland.

Reykjavik

Iceland · Europe

Aurora skies & lava steam

27.5K mi$410 cash
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Historic yellow tram on Lisbon's cobblestone street, capturing a classic European scene.

Lisbon

Portugal · Europe

Tiled hills & fado evenings

35K mi$470 cash
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