American: San Diego – Liberia, Costa Rica. $273 (Basic Economy) / $353 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • February 2nd – 8th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until mid February. 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 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 ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • 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 an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  LIR
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • 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:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – MIA (Miami) – LIR (Liberia) – MIA- SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 6,732 miles or 5.2 cents per mile
  • Loyalty Points: 1,090 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,090 miles

How to Buy:

  • Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.
    • Select the $273 fare from the search results and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $80 more (or $353 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and normal size carry-on included

American: Houston / Atlanta / Denver / Detroit / Kansas City / Las Vegas / Minneapolis / Orlando / San Diego – Helsinki, Finland. $538 (Basic Economy) / $688 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from Houston
  • March 21st – 28th, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2022 – March 2022. A Sunday stay is required. Must purchase at least 28 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 ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: IAH
      • For Atlanta availability, replace IAH with ATL on the Origin: field
      • For Denver availability, replace IAH with DEN on the Origin: field
      • For Detroit availability, replace IAH with DTW on the Origin: field
      • For Kansas City availability, replace IAH with MCI on the Origin: field
      • For Las Vegas availability, replace IAH with LAS on the Departing from: field
      • For Minneapolis availability, replace IAH with MSP on the Origin: field
      • For Orlando availability, replace IAH with MCO  on the Origin: field
      • For San Diego availability, replace IAH with SAN on the Origin: field
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • Extension Codes: -overnight
        • This is instructing ITA to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on American and you will be presented with an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  HEL
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • Extension Codes: -overnight
    • (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 through ITA. To buy tickets, follow our instructions below in the “How to Buy” section.

Fare Class:

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • IAH – ORD (Chicago) – HEL (Helsinki) – ORD – IAH

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 10,692 miles
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 10,692 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,950 miles

How to Buy:

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

Southwest: San Diego – Honolulu, Hawaii (and vice versa) $166. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 20th – 24th, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2022 – early March 2022. 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:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – HNL (Honolulu) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,216 miles or 3.2 cents per mile

How to Buy:

American: San Diego – St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. $326. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 15th – 18th, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2022 – February 2022. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 21 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 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:

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – MIA (Miami) – STX (St. Croix) – MIA – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 6,800 miles or 4.8 cents per mile
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 6,800 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,296 miles

How to Buy:

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

JetBlue: San Diego – New York (and vice versa). $153 (Basic Economy) / $203 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • February 5th – 8th, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2022 – early February 2022 for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures and 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 ITA search page should be like below when all values are inputted
  • You cannot buy tickets through ITA. To buy tickets, follow our instructions below in the “How to Buy” section.

Fare Class:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – JFK (New York) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,878 miles or 4.2 cents per mile

How to Buy:

  • Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.
    • Select the $153 fare in the search results and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $50 more (or $203 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and normal size carry-on included

Delta: San Diego – New Orleans (and vice versa). $144 (Basic Economy) / $194 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 20th – 24th, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2022 – March 2022. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 21 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 ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • 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 an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  MSY
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • 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 ITA search page should be like below when all values are inputted
  • You cannot buy tickets through ITA. To buy tickets, follow our instructions below in the “How to Buy” section.

Fare Class:

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – ATL (Atlanta) – MSY (New Orleans) – SLC (Salt Lake City) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,362 miles or 4.4 cents per mile
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,362 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 688 miles

How to Buy:

  • Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.
    • Select the $144 fare from the search results and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $51 more (or $194 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and normal size carry-on included

Hawaiian Air: San Diego – Honolulu / Kauai / Kona / Maui, Hawaii (and vice versa). Starting $124. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample to Honolulu
  • January 19th – 25th, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Honolulu: Valid for travel in January 2022. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure and by December 7th (TODAY)
  • Kauai / Kona / Maui: Valid for travel from January 2022 – early February 2022. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure and by December 7th (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
  • Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: SAN
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: ha+
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
    • Destination:  HNL
      • For Kauai availability, replace HNL with LIH
      • For Kona availability, replace HNL with KOA
      • For Maui availability, replace HNL with OGG
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: 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 ITA search page should be like below when all values are inputted
  • You cannot buy tickets through ITA. To buy tickets, follow our instructions below in the “How to Buy” section.

Fare Class:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – HNL (Honolulu) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,216 miles or 2.4 cents per mile

How to Buy:

  • Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.

Hawaiian Air: San Diego – Honolulu, Hawaii (and vice versa). $198. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 20th – 23rd, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2022 – early February 2022. 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 ITA search page should be like below when all values are inputted
  • You cannot buy tickets through ITA. To buy tickets, follow our instructions below in the “How to Buy” section.

Fare Class:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – HNL (Honolulu) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,216 miles or 3.8 cents per mile

How to Buy:

  • Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.

Southwest: Atlanta – San Diego (and vice versa). $216. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 19th – 25th, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2022 – early March 2022. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 1 day 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:

  • ATL – PHX (Phoenix) – SAN (San Diego) – PHX – ATL

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 3,772 miles or 5.7 cents per mile

How to Buy:

Southwest: San Diego – Hilo, Hawaii (and vice versa). $267. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 19th – 23rd, 2022
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2022 – early February 2022. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 1 day 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 – ITO (Hilo) – HNL – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,170 miles or 5.2 cents per mile

How to Buy :