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American is attacking Delta’s fares to Mexico City. We found availability from:

• Seattle [SEA]
• Portland [PDX]
• Atlanta [ATL]
• Detroit [DTW]
• Minneapolis [MSP]
• Salt Lake City [SLC]

Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing.

The $279 fare is the regular fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment.

American also have a $229 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. American Basic Economy fares do not allow for any advanced seat assignment. Rather, your seat assignment will be randomly assigned during check-in. In addition, normal size carry-on that does not fit under the seat is charge a $25 fee each way + applicable gate check fees (but free if you have an American co-branded credit card or if you have American elite status).

Here are some practical travel tips to Mexico City. And another take for 72 hours in Mexico City.

Sample Travel Date:

• Sample from Seattle
• August 10th – 14th

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from August – October. 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 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:
  • Departing from: SEA
    • For availability from other cities, replace SEA with airport code listed above
  • Outbound Advanced Routing Code:
    • Textbox 1: aa aa
    • Textbox 2: maxconnect 240
      • This is to search for the $229 Basic Economy fare. Use those dates to buy on Priceline and you’ll be presented with an option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination:  MEX
  • Return Advanced Routing Code: 
    • Textbox 1: aa aa
    • Textbox 2: maxconnect 240
  • (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)
• 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:

• O

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

• $120

Routing:

• SEA – PHX (Phoenix) – MEX (Mexico City) – DFW (Dallas) – SEA

Stopover:

• Not permitted
• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 4,953 miles or 5.6 cents per mile
• Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,953 miles
• Redeemable Miles: 600 miles

How to Buy:

• Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.
  • Select the $229 fare in the search results, you’ll be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $50 more (or $279 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and normal size carry-on included
  • Priceline’s risk free 24 hour cancellation policy here.

 

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN). $1USD = 18.90 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 Seattle Flight Deals page

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• Go to the The Portland Flight Deals page

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