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Sample Travel Date:

• March 2nd – 10th, 2026
  • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from mid January 2026 – early March 2026  for Sunday through Wednesday departures and Tuesday through Friday returns. A Sunday stay is required. 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

• 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)

Sample Routing:

• MSP – PHL (Philadelphia) – MAD (Madrid) – DFW (Dallas)  – MSP

Sample Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 10,450 miles or 4.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.1 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Loyalty Points: 2,605 points
• Redeemable Miles: 2,605 miles

How to Buy:

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

Sample Travel Date:

• March 10th – 17th, 2026
  • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from late February 2026 – mid March 2026 for Sunday through Wednesday departures and Tuesday through Friday returns. A Sunday stay is required. 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

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
  • Origin: MSP
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: DL DL
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
      • 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 an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination:  MAD
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: DL DL
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
  • (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:

• MSP – CDG (Paris)  – MAD (Madrid) – AMS (Amsterdam) – MSP

Sample Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 9,923 miles or 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 2,670 miles (Mileage earning based on Regular Economy fare)

How to Buy:

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