Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from Minneapolis
  • April 12th – 19th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until April for Monday through Thursday departures and returns. A Sunday stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure.
  • 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
      • For Atlanta availability, replace MSP with ATL on the Origin field
      • For Detroit availability, replace MSP with DTW on the Origin field
      • For Kansas City availability, replace MSP with MCI on the Origin field
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua ua
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
        • 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:  ZRH
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua ua
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
    • (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 – EWR (Newark) – ZRH (Zurich) – EWR – MSP

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 9,876 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,450 miles

How to Buy:

  • Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.
    • Select the $459 fare in the search results and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $150 more (or $609 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and ONE check bag included.