Points and miles travel deals for July: Earn with these offers

From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams.

For July, we found deals to fly to Europe for only $207 one-way in economy or $1,779 round-trip in nonstop business class. Plus, Thrifty Traveler now offers hotel alerts to help you find the best points deals. But that’s not all.

We help our readers each week by rounding up ongoing monthly promotions so you don’t have to scour the internet for the best reward redemptions and offers. From frequent flyer programs and hotel rewards programs to credit card offers that help maximize your spending, you can make the most of your points and miles redemptions with these lucrative offers.

Here’s our list of some noteworthy new points and miles promotions for July.

Airline loyalty program promotions (July 2024)

Airline loyalty programs can offer trip discounts on certain dates, the chance to earn more miles for future travel and deals to rack up points toward elite status. Below are some of the offers we found for July.

Discounted Alaska award travel redemptions

Mileage Plan members, listen up. Alaska Airlines is offering up to 50% off award travel redemptions if you book this month.

• Book discounted award tickets to various destinations, including Guadalajara, Mexico; Athens, Greece; Muscat, Oman; Rome; and New Delhi.
• Book by July 31 for travel from Oct. 1 through Jan. 31, 2025.

Discount when buying Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles

If you have a specific redemption in mind and need a few extra miles, you could score a solid deal with Air France-KLM Flying Blue’s latest deal to buy miles.

• Get up to a 40% discount when you purchase miles.
• This offer is targeted, so be sure to check your account when you go to make your purchase.
• The offer expires Aug. 4.

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Hotel loyalty program promotions (July 2024)

Hotel loyalty programs occasionally offer discounted stays, ways to earn extra points and deals at various properties. We collected some of this month’s active deals below.

Targeted: Earn 12,000 bonus IHG points

Some One Rewards members are being targeted for a promotion to earn 12,000 bonus points by staying twice in 60 days.

• See if you’re eligible and register for the promotion here.
• Complete two stays within 60 days of registering.
• There is no minimum night requirement as long as you spend $30 each stay.

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Credit card promotions (July 2024)

Card issuers sometimes offer deals and discounts for certain cardholders on everything from airfare to restaurant dining. Here are some of the offers we’ve rounded up this week.

Targeted American Express Offer with Qantas Airways

Check your Amex Offers if you’re thinking of booking a flight with Qantas Airways soon. We found a cash-back deal on the American Express® Gold Card.

• Get a one-time statement credit of $250 when you spend at least $1,250 in one or more purchases for Qantas Airways-operated flights.
• You must book online at Qantas.com/US and book in U.S. dollars to receive cash back.
• The flight must originate in the U.S. to be eligible for this offer.
• The deal expires Aug. 27.

Targeted American Express Offer at Virgin Atlantic

If you’re planning a transatlantic flight, check your Amex Offers to see if you’re targeted for cash back on your next Virgin Atlantic purchase. (We found this offer on The Platinum Card® from American Express.)

• Get a one-time $250 statement credit when you use your enrolled eligible card to spend a minimum of $1,800 in one or more purchases at Virgin Atlantic’s website.
• Flight(s) must originate in the U.S. and be charged in U.S. dollars to qualify.
• To earn cash back, you must register your card first and use your registered card to make the purchase.
• This offer expires Sept. 30.

Related: The ultimate guide to saving money with Amex Offers

• Enroll in a Sixt rental car status match with multiple airline and hotel program partners.
• Enroll in an Air France-KLM Flying Blue status match opportunity if you’re a resident of an eligible country (including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany and Spain; others can be found here). Successful enrollment in the status match is contingent upon submitting an application, proving equivalent elite status in one of 18 eligible airline loyalty programs and paying a fee determined by your status match level. There is no publicly available end date for this promotion.
• Earn bonus World of Hyatt points for attending a virtual timeshare presentation. You must reside in an eligible U.S. state and meet an annual income requirement, among other requirements. You must request information to learn more about this promotion. There is no publicly available end date for this offer.
• Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards points with up to a 50% discount through July 21.
• Buy Hilton Honors points with a 100% bonus through July 23.
• Earn double Marriott Bonvoy points when you book at least three nights in a private home rental through Homes & Villas by Marriott. You must first register for this promotion and book by July 26 for stays through Dec. 31.
• Get 50% off Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles redemptions on economy fares on select routes to and from Turkey. This offer ends July 31; the airline announces rotating monthly deals on its Instagram account.
• Earn bonus miles in the Lufthansa Miles & More program by registering for a Best Western deal and staying at participating properties in Europe. The deal expires July 31.
• Those who have a Citi Double Cash® Card (see rates and fees) can get 10% off a single hotel stay booked through the Citi travel portal. You must book your stay by July 31.
• Book discounted reward tickets with the monthly Flying Blue Promo Rewards from Air France-KLM Flying Blue on long-haul flights to and from Europe. Book by July 31.
• Earn four times the reward points on your next Accor Live Limitless stay using this registration link. Book by Aug. 4 for a stay by Sept. 22.
• Earn bonus Hilton Honors points for each AutoCamp stay completed by Aug. 12.
• Earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on select stays in the Middle East, Africa and participating European cities. Register for the deal and use promotional code “MR5.” Book by Aug. 22 for stays through Sept. 1.
• If you’re heading to Paris to see the Olympics, you can earn double or triple Accor Live Limitless points (depending on your status level) when you stay at least two nights at an Accor property across Paris and Ile-de-France. Be sure to activate this deal first, then book by Aug. 30 and stay by Sept. 30.
• Earn triple All Nippon Airways miles (9 miles per dollar) when you stay at an IHG property through Aug. 31. Register for the promotion and set ANA miles as your point-earning preference.
• Earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when you stay at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Use “M11,” the deal’s promotional code, at checkout. Book and stay by Aug. 31.
• Take advantage of United MileagePlus and Marriott Bonvoy’s partner offer to earn 750 Bonvoy points on each qualifying United flight and 500 MileagePlus miles for each qualifying stay at participating Marriott hotels. Also, earn a one-time bonus of 350 miles and 350 points after your first combined flight and stay. Register for this offer and complete your travel by Aug. 31.
• Earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when you stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Vienna. Use “M11,” the deal’s promotional code, at checkout. Book by Aug. 31 for stays through Sept. 13.
• Receive a discount on an IHG One Rewards redemption when booking at a select new or renovated property this summer. Book and stay by Aug. 31.
• Earn bonus Wyndham Rewards points for staying with the brand. Your bonus is determined by how many consecutive nights you stay. Register for the deal by Aug. 31 for stays completed by Sept. 3.
• Earn bonus Best Western Rewards points when you register before your stay and book at least three nights (separate or consecutive). Complete your eligible nights by Sept. 2.
• Earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points for stays in the Caribbean and Latin America. Register with “MRP,” the deal’s promotional code, and book by Sept. 3. Stay by Sept. 9.
• Earn bonus points for joining IHG One Rewards and staying at an IHG property within 21 days of joining. The promotion ends Sept. 13.
• Get a discount at participating Fairmont properties when you book directly with the brand. Book by Sept. 15. Stay by Dec. 30.
• Earn bonus World of Hyatt points for every three qualifying nights at participating hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean. Register for the promotion before booking. You have until Sept. 30 to register.
• Save 15% on award nights when you stay at a new or newly renovated property in IHG’s portfolio. You can register and see the list of participating properties here. Book and stay by Sept. 30.
• Enjoy three months of complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, which you can extend through February 2026 by staying three qualifying nights. Register by Sept. 30, then book your qualifying nights directly through Marriott and complete your stay before the end of your three-month period.
• Earn 250 miles in the Lufthansa Miles & More program by registering for the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program using this link. The offer expires Nov. 30.
• If you book hotels, car rentals and attractions through the Citi travel portal as a Citi Double Cash cardmember, you will earn 3 additional bonus Citi ThankYou Rewards points per dollar spent. This gets you a total of 5 ThankYou Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible bookings through the Citi travel portal. The offer expires Dec. 31.
• If you aren’t a member of Qatar Airways Privilege Club, you can earn bonus Avios if you join by Dec. 31. Register with “PCAMER24,” the deal’s promo code, and book a flight by June 30, 2025, to earn bonus Avios.
• Earn bonus Spirit Airlines Free Spirit points for completing an eligible round-trip flight at any time in 2024. Register with your Free Spirit number to redeem this offer. Travel must be completed by Dec. 31.
• If you haven’t set up a Free Spirit account yet, you can get bonus points by registering as a new member through this promotional link. You must register by Dec. 31.
• Those who hold Citi rewards credit cards, including the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees), the Citi Rewards+® Card (see rates and fees) and the Citi Double Cash, can earn both Citi ThankYou Rewards points and Select Guest points through Omni’s loyalty program if you book a stay at one of 50 Omni Hotels & Resorts through the Citi travel portal. This offer is also available to those with the Citi Simplicity® Card and the Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card (see rates and fees).

The information for the Citi Simplicity has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Additionally, there are many stand-alone Amex Offers and Chase Offers still available across a variety of credit cards.

Targeted Amex Offers

• Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on purchases at The Global Ambassador hotel in Phoenix. The offer expires July 29.
• Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on purchases at most Hilton brands. The offer expires July 31.
• Earn cash back on a stay at a participating Hilton hotel in Nevada. The offer expires July 31.
• Earn cash back on stays with Minor Hotels Group. The offer expires July 31.
• Earn bonus Membership Rewards points for opening a business checking account. If you’re targeted, you must apply by July 31 to receive the offer.
• Earn cash back in the form of a statement credit on transactions with Carnival Cruise Line. The offer expires Aug. 1.
• Earn cash back in the form of a one-time statement credit after purchasing a flight on JetBlue. The offer expires Aug. 6.
• Earn bonus Membership Rewards points on a stay at a Canyon Ranch resort. The offer expires Aug. 12.
• Earn a one-time statement credit when you spend at Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards. The offer expires Aug. 16.
• Earn bonus Membership Rewards points after purchasing Delta Air Lines gift cards. The offer expires Aug. 25.
• Earn bonus Membership Rewards points on Amazon purchases. The offer expires Aug. 30.
• Get a one-time statement credit on purchases across multiple Boyne Golf resorts in Michigan. The offer expires Sept. 1.
• Earn 5 Membership Rewards points (up to 50,000) for each dollar spent on purchases made directly with AmaWaterways. The deal expires Sept. 1.
• Earn a one-time statement credit on a stay at participating Langham Hotels and Resorts in North America. The offer expires Sept. 2.
• Get a one-time statement credit when you use your enrolled eligible card on purchases with Avis Car Rental. The offer expires Sept. 9.
• Earn cash back or extra Membership Rewards points on purchases at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations and spa and personal care centers. These deals expire Sept. 13.
• Earn a one-time statement credit when you spend at The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The offer expires Sept. 15.
• Earn a one-time statement credit on Hilton all-inclusive resorts and vacation hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America. The offer expires Sept. 30.
• Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on purchases at participating Hilton properties. The offer expires Sept. 30.
• Earn a one-time statement credit on stays with Omni Hotels & Resorts in the U.S. and Canada. The offer expires Sept. 30.
• Get a one-time statement credit when you spend at least $750 in one or more purchases on room rates and room charges at participating Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR properties. This deal expires Sept. 30.
• Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on a stay at select Opal Collection properties, PGA National Resort or Margaritaville Beach House Key West. These offers expire Sept. 30.
• Earn cash back on online purchases with ResortPass. The offer expires Sept. 30.
• Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on stays at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The offer expires Oct. 4.
• Earn cash back as a one-time statement credit on a stay at Lotte Hotel Seattle. The offer expires Oct. 29.
• Earn a one-time statement credit when you use your card to spend with Micato Safaris. The offer expires Nov. 15.
• Earn a one-time statement credit when you use your card to pay for a stay at Lotte New York Palace. The offer expires Nov. 22.
• Earn a one-time statement credit when you use your card for a stay at a U.S. AKA property. The offer expires Nov. 22.
• Get a one-time statement credit when you spend at least $500 in one or more purchases on room rates and room charges at the Sunset Marquis hotel in West Hollywood, California. This offer expires Dec. 31.

Targeted Chase Offers

• Earn cash back when you spend with Turo, a car-sharing marketplace. The offer expires July 30.
• Earn cash back on purchases at Great Wolf Lodge. The offer expires July 31.
• Earn cash back when you stay at Hyatt House or Hyatt Place properties. Both offers expire July 31.
• Earn cash back on purchases made at the following Marriott brands: Fairfield, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, AC Hotels, Autograph Collection Hotels and Westin Hotels and Resorts. These offers expire Aug. 15.

Remember that these are targeted, and you must activate the offers before making eligible purchases to enjoy the cash back or bonus points.

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