How to efficiently convert 3L axis edge points to a trip to Japan?

[Sachs]

Hi all I have over 3Lakh edge reward points and a Magnus axis card. I created a burgundy account in December. However Bank says the offer for Burgundy magnus free upgrade has expired. I need to plan a trip to Japan using these reward points. What should I do. Pay 33k for Magnus and convert my points to Japan airlines airmiles?

Or use cheaper vietjet for my flight and make good use of my points by vistara flights and accor hotels??

Please provide your suggestions

 

[sxchzy]

xfer points to jal mileage program
you can use those points 60 days after creation

 

[scrounger92]

I am in a similar boat as you. I have a Magnus Burgundy and I'm travelling to Japan this December.

Flights: Japan Airlines (17500 points) or United Airlines (22500 points) per person ~ 20000 per person one way ~ 80000 for 2 round trip.
Hotel: Hotel Bookings in Accor Hotels worth 1L (55000 points)

For a trip for 2, you'd need 135000 points, which needs either 337500 Axis points (at a ratio of 5:2) or 168750 Axis points (at a ratio of 5:4).

So if you pay 33000, you'd end up saving 168750 points, which to me is well worth it.