American: Charlotte – Johannesburg, South Africa. $816 (Basic Economy) / $1,016 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • May 13th – 20th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel in early March or May. A Sunday stay is required. 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:

  • CLT – LHR (London) – JNB (Johannesburg) – LHR – CLT

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 19,234 miles or 4.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 4,160 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,160 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: Charlotte – San Diego (and vice versa). $157 (Basic Economy) / $257 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • April 19th – 22nd
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from mid March –  mid May or mid August  – December for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures and returns. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 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:

  • CLT – SAN (San Diego) – CLT

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,142 miles or 3.7 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 1,052 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,052 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: Charlotte – Barcelona, Spain. $518 (Basic Economy) / $718 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • March 4th – 11th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel in March for Sunday through Wednesday departures and Tuesday through Friday returns. A Sunday stay is required. 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:

  • CLT – LHR (London) – BCN (Barcelona) – PHL (Philadelphia) – CLT

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 9,053 miles or 5.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 2,975 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,975 miles

How to Buy:

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

Air Canada: Charlotte – Tokyo, Japan. $767 (Basic Economy) / $902 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • October 15th – 22nd
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early March or September – early December. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 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
  • Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: CLT
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ac ac
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on  Google Flights and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  TYO
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ac ac
      • Extension Codes: 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:

Sample Routing:

  • CLT – YYZ (Toronto) – HND (Tokyo – Haneda) – YYZ – CLT

Sample Mileage:

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

  • Miles Flown: 14,026 miles or 5.5 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.4 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 7,013 miles

How to Buy:

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

United: Charlotte / Kansas City / Orlando – Cape Town, South Africa. $907. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from Orlando
  • February 3rd – 10th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early February. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 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
  • Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: MCO
      • For Charlotte availability, replace MCO with CLT on the Origin field
      • For Kansas City availability, replace MCO with MCI on the Origin field
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua ua
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 480
        • 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:  CPT
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ua ua
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 480
    • (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:

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • MCO – IAD (Washington D.C.) – CPT (Cape Town) – EWR (Newark) – MCO

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 17,445 miles or 5.2 cents per mile
  • Redeemable Miles: 3,945 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: Charlotte – Honolulu, Hawaii (and vice versa). $433 (Basic Economy) / $573 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • February 21st – 26th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from late February – early March. 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:

  • CLT – LAX (Los Angeles) – HNL (Honolulu) – LAX – CLT

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 9,340 miles or 4.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.1 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 2,413 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,413 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: Charlotte – Denver (and vice versa). $159 (Basic Economy) / $239 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • February 8th – 11th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel in February for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures and returns. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 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:

  • CLT – DEN (Denver) – CLT

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 2,666 miles or 6.0 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 8.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 969 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 969 miles

How to Buy:

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

Delta: Charlotte – Tokyo, Japan. $720 (Basic Economy) / $960 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 22nd – 29th, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from mid January 2025 -February 2025  for Sunday through Wednesday departures and Tuesday through Friday returns. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 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:

  • E (Basic Economy)
  • V (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • CLT – ATL (Atlanta) – HND (Tokyo – Haneda) – ATL – CLT

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 14,182 miles or 5.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.7 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,230 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: Charlotte – Seoul, South Korea. $876 (Basic Economy) / $1,036 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • March 5th – 12th, 2025
    • This is a sample travel date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from mid January 2025 – early April 2025 for Sunday through Thursday departures and returns. 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:

  • CLT – DFW (Dallas) – ICN (Seoul) – DFW – CLT

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 15,514 miles or 5.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.6 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 4,660 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,660 miles

How to Buy:

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

Air Canada: Charlotte – Tokyo, Japan. $841 (Basic Economy) / $977 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 22nd – 29th, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel mid January 2025 – February 2025. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 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
  • Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: CLT
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ac ac
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Air Canada and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  TYO
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ac ac
      • Extension Codes: 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:

Sample Routing:

  • CLT – YYZ (Toronto) – HND (Tokyo – Haneda) – YYZ – CLT

Sample Mileage:

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

  • Miles Flown: 14,026 miles or 6.0 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.0 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 7,013 miles

How to Buy:

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