Month: November 2022

Sample Travel Date:

• January 19th – 22nd, 2023

• 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 January 2023 – early March 2023. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure and by November 30th (TODAY)

• 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: SFO
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: as
    • Extension Codes:
      • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Alaska Air and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination:  TPA
    • This works both ways, so SFO can be the Destination and TPA can be the Origin
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: as
    • 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:

Routing:

• SFO – TPA (Tampa) – SFO

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 4,776 miles or 5.8 cents per mile
• Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,776 miles
• Redeemable Miles: 4,776 miles
  

How to Buy:

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