Hawaiian Air: San Diego – Kona, Hawaii (and vice versa). $191 (Basic Economy) / $291 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

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

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from April – early May. 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:  KOA
    • 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) – KOA (Kona) – OGG – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 5,238 miles or 3.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)

How to Buy:

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

American: Orlando / Denver / Houston / Kansas City / Las Vegas / San Diego – Malaga, Spain. $470 (Basic Economy) / $650 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from Orlando
  • April 16th – 23rd
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from February – early March or mid April. Availability is extremely limited – just a few scattered dates per month 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: aa+
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
    • Destination:  AGP
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: 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:

  • MCO – MIA (Miami) – MAD (Madrid) – AGP (Malaga) – MAD (Madrid) –  MIA – MCO

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 9,746 miles or 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.7 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 2,605 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,605 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: San Diego / Denver / Houston / Las Vegas – Madrid, Spain. $451 (Basic Economy) / $631 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from San Diego
  • February 13th – 20th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early March or mid April 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
      • For Denver availability, replace SAN with DEN on the Origin field
      • For Houston availability, replace SAN with IAH on the Origin field
      • For Las Vegas availability, replace SAN with LAS  on the Origin field
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: aa aa
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
    • Destination:  MAD
    • 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 – CLT (Charlotte) – MAD (Madrid) – CLT – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 12,336 miles or 3.7 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.1 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 2,605 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,605 miles

How to Buy:

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

Delta: San Diego / Denver / Houston / Las Vegas – Barcelona, Spain. $508 (Basic Economy) / $688 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from San Diego
  • April 7th – 16th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until late April. A Sunday stay is required. 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: SAN
      • For Denver availability, replace SAN with DEN on the Origin field
      • For Houston availability, replace SAN with IAH on the Origin field
      • For Las Vegas availability, replace SAN with LAS on the Origin field
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: DL DL
      • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
        • 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 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:

  • 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 3.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.0 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 2,605 miles

How to Buy:

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

American: San Diego – Madrid, Spain. $544 (Basic Economy) / $724 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

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

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until early 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:

  • SAN – CLT (Charlotte) – MAD (Madrid) – CLT – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 12,336 miles or 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Loyalty Points: 3,070 points
  • Redeemable Miles: 3,070 miles

How to Buy:

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

Alaska Air: San Diego – Orlando (and vice versa). $196 (Basic Economy) / $286 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • February 2nd – 6th
    • 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 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 – MCO (Orlando) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,286 miles or 4.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.7 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,286 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,286 miles

How to Buy:

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

The Shorthaul – Southwest: Minneapolis – Denver (and vice versa). $118. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • February 3rd – 6th
    • 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. 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:

  • MSP – DEN (Denver) – MSP

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 1,356 miles

How to Buy:

United: Charlotte – San Diego (and vice versa). $220 (Basic Economy) / $320 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • February 3rd – 6th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from February – early March 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
  • 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:

  • CLT – IAH (Houston) – SAN (San Diego) – IAD (Washington D.C.) – CLT

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,778 miles or 5.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 8.1 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,265 miles

How to Buy:

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

Alaska Air: San Diego – Tampa, Florida (and vice versa). $198 (Basic Economy) / $288 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 21st – 24th, 2024
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from late January 2024 – early 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
  • 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 – TPA (Tampa) – SAN

Sample Mileage:

  • Miles Flown: 4,164 miles or 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,164 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 4,164 miles

How to Buy:

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

Delta: San Diego – Boston (and vice versa). $198 (Basic Economy) / $298 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Sample Travel Date:

  • January 20th – 23rd, 2024
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates.

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from late  January 2024 – early March 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 3.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 5,162 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,246 miles

January 1st, 2024:

  • Miles Flown: 5,162 miles or 3.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Redeemable Miles: 1,246 miles

How to Buy:

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