Alaska Air: Portland – Chicago (and vice versa). $168 (Basic Economy) / $248 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • September 23rd – 27th
  • 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 in late September or November – early December or mid January 2024 – February 2024. 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: PDX
    • 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:  ORD
      • This works both ways, so ORD can be the Origin and PDX can be the Destination
    • 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:

  • X (Basic Economy)
  • R (Regular Economy)

Routing:

  • PDX – ORD (Chicago) – PDX

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 3,466 miles or 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 3,466 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 3,466 miles

How to Buy:

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

jetBlue: New York – San Antonio, Texas (and vice versa). $138 (Basic Economy) / $188 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • October 7th – 11th
  • 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 until early November. 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: JFK
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: b6
      • Extension Codes:
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on jetBlue and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  SAT
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: b6
      • 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:

  • L (Basic Economy)
  • P (Regular Economy)

Routing:

  • JFK – SAT (San Antonio) – JFK

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 3,168 miles  or 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)

How to Buy:

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

United: Philadelphia – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. $247 (Basic Economy) / $337 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • September 10th – 14th
  • 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 in early September. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 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: PHL
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua ua
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on United and you will be presented with an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  PUJ
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua ua
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
      • (Click on Advanced Routing Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
      • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
      • Length of stay “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:

  • N (Basic Economy)
  • G (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

  • PHL –  EWR (Newark)  – PUJ (Punta Cana) – EWR – PHL

Stopover:

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 3,292 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 800 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: Dallas – Anchorage, Alaska (and vice versa). $380. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • October 19th – 25th
  • 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 October – early November. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 21 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 Google Flights.
    • Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software does not show the cheapest fares for American domestic flights because American change the way it sells its fares.

Fare Class:

Routing:

  • DFW – ANC (Anchorage) – DFW

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 6,072 miles
  • Loyalty Points: 1,580 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,580 miles

How to Buy:

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

Scandinavian Airlines: Chicago – Amsterdam, Netherlands. $447 (Basic Economy) / $517 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • October 17th – 24th
  • 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 October – early December or mid January 2024 – mid March 2024 or late April 2204 – early May 2024. A Sunday stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 28 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: ORD
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: sk sk
      • Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy / Economy Light fare. Use those dates on Scandinavian and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  AMS
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: sk sk
      • Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
    • (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:

  • ORD – CPH (Copenhagen) – AMS (Amsterdam) – CPH – ORD

Stopover:

Mileage:

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

  • Miles Flown: 9,298 miles or 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.6 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,649 miles

How to Buy:

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

jetBlue: Fort Lauderdale – Lima, Peru. $300. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • November 9th – 14th
  • 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 October – early November.  Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 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
  • 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:

  • FLL – LIM (Lima) – FLL

Stopover:

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,276 miles or 5.7 cents per mile

How to Buy:

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

United: Newark – Seattle (and vice versa). $188 (Basic Economy) / $278 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • September 16th – 19th
  • 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 mid September – early November. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 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: EWR
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua
      • Extension Codes:
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on United and you will be presented with an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  SEA
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua
      • Extension Codes:
      • (Click on Advanced Routing Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
      • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
      • Length of stay “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:

  • N (Basic Economy)
  • K (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

  • EWR – SEA (Seattle) – EWR

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,788 miles or 3.9 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,153 miles

How to Buy:

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

United: Boston – Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. $185 (Basic Economy) / $275 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • September 20th – 26th
  • 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 September – October. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 7 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: BOS
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua ua
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on United  and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  BQN
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua ua
      • 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:

  • N (Basic Economy)
  • G (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

  • BOS – EWR (Newark) – BQN (Aguadilla) – EWR – BOS

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 3,576 miles or 5.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.7 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,020 miles

How to Buy:

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

Scandinavian Airlines: Washington D.C. – Oslo, Norway. $447 (Basic Economy) / $517 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • November 7th – 14th
  • 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 November – early December or January 2024 – early March 2024 or late April 2024 – early May 2024. A Sunday stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 28 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: IAD
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: sk sk
      • Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Scandinavian and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  OSL
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: sk sk
      • Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
    • (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:

  • IAD – CPH (Copenhagen) – OSL (Oslo)  – CPH – IAD

Stopover:

Mileage:

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

  • Miles Flown: 8,762 miles or 5.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,381 miles

How to Buy:

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

jetBlue: San Francisco – New York (and vice versa). $188 (Basic Economy) / $238 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • September 16th – 19th
  • 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 mid  September – early November. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure

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: b6
      • Extension Codes:
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on jetBlue and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  JFK
      • This works both ways, so JFK can be the the Origin and SFO can be the Destination
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: b6
      • 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:

  • L (Basic Economy)
  • P (Regular Economy)

Routing:

  • SFO – JFK (New York) – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,158 miles or 3.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 4.6 cents per mile (Regular Economy)

How to Buy:

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