Sample Travel Date:

  • January 20th – 23rd, 2024
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from late  January 2024 – early March 2024 for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures and returns. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 7 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 Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL
      • Extension Codes:
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Delta and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  BOS
    • 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 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:

  • E (Basic Economy)
  • V (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – BOS (Boston) –  SAN

Sample Mileage:

Until December 31st, 2023:

  • Miles Flown: 5,162 miles or 3.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 5,162 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,246 miles

January 1st, 2024:

  • Miles Flown: 5,162 miles or 3.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,246 miles

How to Buy:

  • Book on Delta with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.