Month: December 2021

Sample Travel Date:

• May 26th – 30th, 2022

• 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 April 2022 – May 2022 or late September 2022 – November 2022. 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 ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:
  • Origin: JFK
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: pty
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
      • This is instructing ITA to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Priceline and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination:  MDE
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: pty
    • 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 ITA search page should be like below when all values are inputted

• You cannot buy tickets using ITA. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• A (Basic Economy)
• T (Regular Economy)

Routing:

• JFK – PTY (Panama City) – MDE (Medellin) – PTY – JFK

Stopover:

Mileage:

Copa is a member of the Star Alliance and United partner. Mileage earning with United is as follows:

• Miles Flown: 5,088 miles
• Redeemable Miles: 2,544 miles

How to Buy:

• Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.
  • Select the $225 fare in the search results and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $90 more (or $315 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and ONE check bag included.