Round-trip Business Class fares <$2,000 - Q4 2025

People often assume flying Business Class means spending thousands. The truth is, I never pay full fare — I just know where to look.

Here are some of my favourite round-trip Business Class fares under $2,000 for Q4 2025.
Yes, round-trip.

1. Manila → Rome - $1,589 (Etihad / Gulf Air)

Manila is one of the cheapest airports in Southeast Asia for premium fares — though you’ll pay with sweat and tears transiting through MNL.
If you book Etihad, make sure it’s EY-operated, not Wamos Air, which runs an old A330 in 2-2-2 layout. Gulf Air sometimes offers similar prices.

2. Oslo → Beijing - $1,585 (Lufthansa Allegris)

Want to try Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabin for cheap? This is the way.
Book via Munich to secure the A350 — routes through Frankfurt often swap to Air China, which still flies the outdated 2-2-2 Business configuration.

3. Seoul → Honolulu - $1,747 (Asiana)

A great excuse for a Hawaii trip.
Also one of the last chances to experience Asiana Business Class before its merger with Korean Air — solid product, beautiful route.

4. Tunis → Bangkok - $1,058 (!!)

Absolutely wild pricing — if you’re adventurous enough.
Transits can be chaotic, so plan an overnight in Tunis. Works for other Asian destinations too: Manila, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur etc.

Happy flying!
- Manuel