Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from Atlanta
  • November 1st – 8th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from November – early December. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure and by August 8th (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 Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: ATL
      • For Charlotte availability, replace ATL with CLT on the Origin field
      • For Detroit availability, replace ATL with DTW on the Origin field
      • For Kansas City availability, replace ATL with MCI on the Origin field
      • For Las Vegas availability, replace ATL with LAS on the Origin field
      • For Minneapolis availability, replace ATL with MSP on the Origin field
      • For Orlando availability, replace ATL with MCO on the Origin field
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software 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:  AKL
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
    • (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 Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should be like below when all values are inputted
  • You cannot buy tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

Sample Routing:

  • ATL – DFW (Dallas) – AKL (Auckland) – DFW – ATL

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 16,346 miles
  • Loyalty Points: 4,350 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,350 miles

How to Buy:

  • Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
    • Select the $892 fare in the search results and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $120 more (or $1,012 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and ONE check bag included.