Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from Washington D.C. -Reagan
  • January 23rd – 28th, 2025
  • This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from late January 2025 – February 2025. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure
  • Please note that while this fare is valid at time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare is 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: DCA
      • For Washington D.C. – Dulles availability, replace DCA with IAD
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
    • Destination:  PDX
      • This works both ways so PDX can be the Origin and DCA or IAD can be the Destination
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • 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 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:

  • B (Basic Economy)
  • O (Regular Economy)

Routing:

  • DCA –  PHX (Phoenix)  – PDX (Portland) – DFW (Dallas) – DCA

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,784 miles or 2.7 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 4.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 933 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 933 miles

How to Buy:

  • Book on American with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software