American / US Airways is responding to United’s $260ish Cancun fares.

Sample Travel Date:

• August 7th – 12th

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel on from late July – August 31st. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 50 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 likely gone.

How to Search for Availability:

• Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:
  • Departing from: SFO
  • Outbound Advanced Routing Code: phx
  • Destination: CUN
  • Return Advanced Routing Code: phx
  • (Click on Advanced Routing Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Length of stay “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)
  • You cannot buy tickets using ITA. To buy, follow our instructions below.
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

Fare Class:

• O

Routing:

• SFO – PHX (Phoenix) – CUN (Cancun) – PHX – SFO

Stopover:

• One permitted
• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 4,423 miles or 6.0 cents per mile
  
  
• Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,423 miles
• Base Redeemable Miles: 665 miles

How to Book:

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

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN) – $1USD = 15.20 MXN

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping
• How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges

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• Go to the The San Francisco / Bay Area Flight Deals page

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