How I Booked 4 Round‑Trip Flights to Iceland for $500 Using Points
(For My Son’s College Graduation!)
When I say I really use my points, this is exactly what I mean. My son is graduating from college, and instead of buying something he’ll forget in a year, we decided to celebrate the way our family always does — with a trip. And this time, it’s Iceland.
And yes… I booked four round‑trip flights almost entirely on points.
Here’s exactly how I did it — step by step — using Flying Blue, Rove Miles, Amex, and Point.me.
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I’m not a credit card affiliate — I only share my personal referral links for the cards I actually hold and use. If you use my links, I may earn points, and you may get a bonus too. I also only recommend tools I personally pay for and use in my own travel planning. Thank you for supporting No Point Left Behind.
Helpful Links From This Post
Rove Miles Review — how I earn miles from everyday spending
Rove Miles Referral Link — earn a bonus when you sign up
Point.me — the tool I used to find these Iceland flights
Amex Business Blue Card — the elevated welcome bonus on this card gave me enough Membership Rewards points to top off Flying Blue and get all four of us to Iceland
Step 1: I Found the Flights on Point.me
I always start with Point.me because it saves me hours of searching across programs. I plugged in our dates, and boom — Flying Blue had wide‑open award space to Iceland.
This is why I always tell people: Check award space first. Transfer points second.
If you want to see exactly how I use Point.me to find award space like this, here’s my full walkthrough: 👉 How to Use Point.me to Book Award Flights
Step 2: Use the Points You Already Have
I already had a stash of Flying Blue miles, so that covered part of the booking right away.
Flying Blue is one of my favorite programs because:
They run transfer bonuses often
They have great pricing to Europe
They partner with almost every major bank
Step 3: Move 47,000 Rove Miles (Earned From Everyday Spending!)
Next, I transferred 47,000 Rove Miles into Flying Blue — and I did this first because I had never redeemed Rove before and wanted to give real feedback on how it works.
The verdict? Instant transfer. The miles showed up right away, which made the process seamless.
These weren’t signup bonuses or anything fancy — these were everyday purchases. Groceries. Gas. Life.
This is the part of points travel people underestimate. Your everyday spending really does add up.
Step 4: Top Off With Amex — With a Transfer Bonus
To finish the booking, I transferred the remaining miles I needed from Amex Membership Rewards — and caught a 25% Flying Blue transfer bonus.
That meant:
1,000 Amex points = 1,250 Flying Blue miles
And the best part? The elevated welcome bonus on my Amex Blue card gave me enough Membership Rewards points to top off Flying Blue and get all four of us to Iceland.
Flexible points are the MVP of my entire strategy.
Step 5: The Final Price Tag
For four round‑trip flights to Iceland, our total out‑of‑pocket cost was:
👉 About $500 in taxes and fees for all four tickets.
That’s it. No unicorn deal. No complicated hack. Just smart stacking and flexible points.
Why I Share These Real Numbers
People assume you need to be extreme or spend all day hunting deals to travel like this. You don’t.
You just need:
A flexible points strategy
A few reliable programs
A tool like Point.me to find the best options
And the habit of checking award space before paying cash
This trip is the perfect example of how everyday points + smart timing = unforgettable travel.
About the Author
Julie Davis is the creator behind No Point Left Behind, where she shares real‑life strategies for turning everyday spending into unforgettable travel. She’s a self‑proclaimed “Lazy Girl” travel hacker who loves showing readers how flexible points and smart timing can unlock bucket‑list trips — like her family’s four‑ticket Iceland adventure for just $500 out of pocket.
When she’s not planning her next national park or cruise itinerary, Julie’s helping families and retirees learn how to travel smarter with points and miles.
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