American: San Diego – Washington D.C. (and vice versa). $158 (Basic Economy) / $258 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 25th – 28th, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from mid January 2025 – May 2025 or July 2025 – September 2025 for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures and returns. Availability is extremely 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:

  • SAN – DFW (Dallas) – DCA (Washington D.C.) – DFW  – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,712 miles or 3.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 970 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 970 miles

How to Buy:

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

Air Canada: San Diego – Toronto, Canada. $259 (Basic Economy) / $323 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 24th – 29th, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel in January 2025. 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 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 – YYZ (Toronto) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

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

  • Miles Flown: 4,304 miles or 6.0 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable 2,152 miles

How to Buy:

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

jetBlue: San Diego – Boston (and vice versa). $216 (Basic Economy) / $306 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 25th – 28th, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2025 – early March 2025 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: b6
      • Extension Codes:
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Software 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 a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  BOS
    • 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)

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – BOS (Boston) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,162 miles or 4.2 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.

Alaska Air: San Diego – Seattle (and vice versa). $96 (Basic Economy) / $166 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 23rd – 26th, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2025 – mid March 2025. Availability is limited.  Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure and by November 1st (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:

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

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – SEA (Seattle) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 2,102 miles or 4.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 2,102 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,102 miles

How to Buy:

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

Alaska Air: San Diego – Fort Lauderdale, Florida (and vice versa). $196 (Basic Economy) / $296 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 15th – 22nd, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2025 – early March 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
  • 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)

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – FLL (Fort Lauderdale) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,526 miles or 4.3 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,526 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,526 miles

How to Buy:

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

jetBlue: San Diego – Boston (and vice versa). $228 (Basic Economy) / $318 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 23rd – 26th, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from January 2025 – early February 2025. 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: b6
      • Extension Codes:
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Software 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 a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  BOS
    • 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)

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – BOS (Boston) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,162 miles or 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.1 cents per mile (Regular Economy)

How to Buy:

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

Alaska Air: Atlanta – San Diego (and vice versa). $156 (Basic Economy) / $256 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 24th – 29th, 2025
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until mid December or January 2025 – early February 2025. 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 Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: ATL
    • 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 an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  SAN
      • This works both ways, SAN can be the Origin and ATL 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)

Sample Routing:

  • ATL – SAN (San Diego) – ATL

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 3,772 miles or 4.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 3,772 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 3,772 miles

How to Buy:

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

jetBlue: San Diego – New York (and vice versa). $236 (Basic Economy) / $326 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • November 2nd – 5th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early December or January 2025 – February 2025 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: 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
    • 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)

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – JFK (New York) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,878 miles or 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.7 cents per mile (Regular Economy)

How to Buy:

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

Air Canada: San Diego – Toronto, Canada. $250 (Basic Economy) / $325 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • December 5th – 10th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from late November – early December or January 2025. 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 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 – YYZ (Toronto) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

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

  • Miles Flown: 4,304 miles or 5.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.6 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable 2,152 miles

How to Buy:

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

The Shorthaul – United: San Diego – Denver (and vice versa). $123 (Basic Economy) / $183 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • November 1st – 6th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from mid October – mid November or early December. 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:

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

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Sample Routing:

  • SAN – DEN (Denver) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 1,702 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 710 miles

How to Buy:

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