Air Canada: San Diego – Auckland, New Zealand. $683 (Basic Economy) / $748 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • February 4th – 11th, 2024
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early December or mid January 2024  – mid March 2024. 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: SAN
    • 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:  AKL
    • 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:

  • SAN – YVR (Vancouver) – AKL (Auckland) – YVR SAN

Sample Mileage:

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

  • Miles Flown: 16,468 miles or 4.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 4.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 8,234 miles

How to Buy:

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

Delta: Orlando / Denver / Houston / Kansas City / Las Vegas / San Diego – Athens, Greece. $448 (Basic Economy) / $628 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from Orlando
  • November 24th – December 1st
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early December. A Sunday stay is required. 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: MCO
      • For Denver availability, replace MCO  with DEN on the Origin field
      • For Houston availability, replace MCO with IAH on the Origin field
      • For Kansas City availability, replace MCO with MCI on the Origin field
      • For Las Vegas availability, replace MCO with LAS on the Origin field
      • For San Diego availability, replace MCO with SAN on the Origin field
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 420
        • 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:  ATH
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 420
    • (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:

  • MCO – JFK (New York) – ATH (Athens) – JFK – MCO

Sample Mileage:

Until December 31st, 2023:

  • Miles Flown: 11,740 miles or 3.8  cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 11,740 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,540 miles

January 1st, 2024 onward:

  • Miles Flown: 11,740 miles or 3.8  cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,540 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: San Diego – Paris, France. $475 (Basic Economy) / $655 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • November 23rd – 30th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early December or mid January 2024 – early March 2024. 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
  • Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on American and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  CDG
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • 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:

  • B (Basic Economy)
  • O (Regular Economy)

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – MIA (Miami) – CDG (Paris) – MIA  – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 13,680 miles or 3.5 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 2,540 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,540 miles

How to Buy:

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

Delta: San Diego – Barcelona, Spain. $507 (Basic Economy) / $687 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • November 7th – 14th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early December or January 2024 – April 2024 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
  • Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
        • 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:  BCN
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • 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:

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

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – JFK (New York) – BCN (Barcelona) – JFK – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 12,516 miles or 4.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 12,516 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,905 miles

How to Buy:

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

Hawaiian Air: San Diego – Kauai, Hawaii (and vice versa). $217 (Basic Economy) / $297 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 25th – 28th, 2024
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from mid January 2024 – early February 2024. 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: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ha ha
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Hawaiian Air and you will be presented with an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  LIH
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ha ha
      • 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:

  • U (Basic Economy)
  • O (Regular Economy)

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – OGG (Maui) – LIH (Kauai) – OGG – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,474 miles or 4.0 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.4 cents per mile (Regular Economy)

How to Buy:

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

Delta: San Diego – Boston (and vice versa). $238 (Basic Economy) / $328 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 13th – 16th, 2024
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from late October – early November or early December or  January 2024 – early February 2024 for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 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
  • Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL
      • Extension Codes:
        • 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 the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  BOS
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL
      • 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:

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

Elite Qualifying Dollars

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – BOS (Boston) –  SAN

Sample Mileage:

Until December 31st, 2023:

  • Miles Flown: 5,162 miles or 4.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 5,162 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,386 miles

January 1st, 2024:

  • Miles Flown: 5,162 miles or 4.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,386 miles

How to Buy:

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

Hawaiian Air: San Diego – Honolulu, Hawaii (and vice versa). $179 (Basic Economy) / $259 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 25th – 28th, 2024
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from mid January 2024 – early March 2024. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure and by September 29th (TODAY)
  • 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:

  • U (Basic Economy)
  • O (Regular Economy)

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – HNL (Honolulu) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,216 miles or 3.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 4.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)

How to Buy:

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

Southwest: San Diego – Kona, Hawaii (and vice versa). $201. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 24th – 31st, 2024
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from late January 2024 – early February 2024. 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:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – HNL (Honolulu)   – KOA (Kona) – HNL – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,542 miles or 3.6 cents per mile

How to Buy :

Delta: San Diego – Barcelona, Spain. $507 (Basic Economy) / $677 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • November 8th – 16th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from November – early December or January 2024 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
  • Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
        • 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:  BCN
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • 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:

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

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – JFK (New York) – BCN (Barcelona) – JFK – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 12,516 miles or 4.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.4 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 12,516 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,885 miles

How to Buy:

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

Air Canada: San Diego – Sydney, Australia. $877 (Basic Economy) / $967 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • October 30th – November 6th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel in late October – early November or late January 2024  – May 2024. 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: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ac ac
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 450
        • 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:  SYD
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ac ac
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 450
    • (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:

  • SAN – YVR (Vancouver) – SYD (Sydney) – YVR SAN

Sample Mileage:

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

  • Miles Flown: 17,884 miles or 4.9 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.4 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 8,942 miles

How to Buy:

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