Sample Travel Date:

  • February 12th – 15th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel in early February or early March for Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday departures and returns. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure and by January 10th (TODAY)
  • Note: This fare is valid at the time of posting. If this post is more than two days old, the fare is most likely gone.

How to Search for Availability:

  • This is just to search for availability. To buy your tickets, scroll down to “How to Buy” section of this post
  • Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: MSP
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL
      • Extension Codes:
        • This is instructing ITA to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Priceline and you will be presented with an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  PDX
      • These works both ways, so PDX can be the Origin and or MSP can be the Destination
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL
      • Extension Codes:
    • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
    • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
    • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)
  • Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
  • How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage
  • The ITA search page should be like below when all values are inputted
  • You cannot buy tickets through ITA. To buy tickets, follow our instructions below in the “How to Buy” section.

Fare Class:

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • MSP- PDX (Portland) – MSP

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 2,842 miles
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 2,842 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 734 miles

How to Buy:

  • Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.
    • Select the $137 fare from the search results and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $51 more (or $187 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and normal size carry-on included