Get away for Thanksgiving Day! Here are some good deals and travel ideas just in time for this event! 

Good things come to those who wait… and sometimes, to those who procrastinate too! 

If you have been on the fence on what to do for Thanksgiving, below are some good deals you can avail to go to some exciting destinations. At the moment, there are plenty of options for premium travel and you can make it as short or as long as you want.

Premium award availability is at its best within 5-10 days before the trip dates. So, if you still want to get away and travel in style and comfort, NOW is the perfect time to book!

We’ve prepared some travel ideas for you but there are still lots of other travel options out there:

1. New York to Switzerland

Tuesday, 23 Nov - Swiss Intl Air Lines 15 - 7h 50m 

New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 

Departure time: 9:05 pm 

Estimated time of arrival: 10:55 am (on 24 Nov)

Saturday, 27 Nov - Swiss Intl Air Lines 18 - 8h 50m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) 

Departure time: 5:20 pm

Estimated time of arrival: 8:10 pm 

SWISS direct flights to/from Zurich are available for just 60,000 Aeroplan miles per way in business class.

Good news! Aeroplan works with Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Capital One Miles. If you are a Citi ThankYou member, you still will be able to book it. Just use the Avianca Lifemiles program and confirm your Zurich trip for 63,000 miles each way.

Once you’ve arrived in Zurich, you can enjoy walking along the river banks around the Old Town and visit countless museums and galleries. In the next few days you can go to Lucerne, the medieval lakeside town, take a lake cruise, and hike to explore nature. You can also pay a visit to Lausanne or Bern for a medieval castle tour and chocolate-making masterclass!

2. From Chicago to Portugal 

Tuesday, 23 Nov - United Airlines 907 - 8h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) 

Departure time: 6:00 pm

Estimated time of arrival: 9:20 am (on 24 Nov)

Wednesday, 24 Nov - Lufthansa 1178 - 2h 45m

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Porto Intl Airport (OPO) 

Departure time: 1:50 pm

Estimated time of arrival: 3:35 pm 

Tuesday, 30 Nov - Lufthansa 1781 - 3h 5m

Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Munich Airport (MUC) 

Departure time: 6:10 am

Estimated time of arrival: 10:15 am

Tuesday, 30 Nov - Lufthansa 434 - 9h 50m

Munich Airport (MUC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) 

Departure time: 3:45 pm

Estimated time of arrival: 6:35 pm

Planning to spend about a week in Portugal? United and Lufthansa flights are available for 70,000 Aeroplan miles each way in business! We recommend that you explore Porto first and then return from Lisbon.

You can spend 2 to 3 days in Porto―admire local street art, swim on a vintage boat with picnic and wine tasting on board, and have a culinary backstreets experience. The rest of your trip can be spent in Lisbon, where you can ride a famous tram, visit the local market, or go to a winery. As a day trip, you can visit magical Sintra & Cascais.

3. From New York to Costa Rica 

Tuesday, 23 Nov - United Airlines 1222 - 5h 20m

Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Airport, San Jose (SJO) 

Departure time: 3:30 pm

Estimated time of arrival: 7:50 pm 

Tuesday, 30 Nov - United Airlines 1560 - 5h 11m

Juan Santamaria Airport, San Jose (SJO) to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) 

Departure time: 1:55 pm

Estimated time of arrival: 8:06 pm 

Costa Rica is open for 35,000 United miles in business each way.

Once you’ve arrived in San Jose, you can explore the majestic Tortuguero National Park and you can easily spend a couple of days there. Your next stop is the Arenal Volcano National Park where hiking, rafting, sailing, birdwatching, and much more are waiting for you. You may also visit the Monteverde Reserve, which is located at an altitude of 1.400 meters in the heart of the Tilaran Mountains and is renowned worldwide for its unique rainforest.

4. From Miami to Lima 

Tuesday, 23 Nov - American Airlines 379 - 5h 40m

Miami Airport (MIA) to Lima Jorge Chavez Intl Airport (LIM)

Departure time: 12:05 pm

Estimated time of arrival: 5:45 pm 

Tuesday, 30 Nov - American Airlines 336 - 5h 55m

Lima Jorge Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) to Miami Airport (MIA)

Departure time: 2:15 am

Estimated time of arrival: 8:10 am 

Explore Peru for 35,000 American miles in business each way!

Upon arrival at Lima, you can explore the capital and learn about its rich history. The next day, you will need to catch a domestic flight to get to Cusco, the former ancient capital of the Inca Empire. You may also want to visit the Sacred Valley, former Inca Royal Palace of Chinchero, the salt pans of Maras, and the massive fortress of Ollantaytambo. Then, upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, a 25-minute bus ride will bring you to the spectacular ruins of the Machu Picchu. After exploring all types of Inca ruins, it’s time to head back to Lima.

We hope you find these travel tips and ideas useful. If you still want to have your turkey and eat it too, you can always get a turkey dinner in these places and facetime your family on Thursday!