Sample Travel Date:
- October 19th – 26th
- This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from September – October or late January 2026 – early February 2026. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure
- Note: This fare is valid at 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
- 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:
- N (Basic Economy)
- G (Regular Economy)
Elite Qualifying Dollars:
Sample Routing:
- SAN – SFO (San Francisco) – SJO (San Jose) – IAH (Houston) – SAN
Sample Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 6,340 miles or 3.7 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.6 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Redeemable Miles: 1,050 miles
How to Buy:
- Book on United with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
