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A good sale to San Jose

Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software will price this at $316 (Regular Economy). Use those dates on United should reprice to $226 (Basic Economy) and $316 (Regular Economy).

The $316 fare is the regular fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advance seat assignment.

United also has a $226 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. United Basic Economy fares do not allow for any advance seat assignment. Rather, your seat assignments will be randomly assigned during check-in. In addition, normal size carry-on that does not fit under the seat is charged a $35 fee each way + applicable gate check fees (but free if you have a United co-branded credit card or if you have United elite status).

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Sample Travel Date:

• February 26th, 2025 – March 5th, 2025

• 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 on the outbound in late February 2025. Availability is extremely limited. Must purchase at least 1 day 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 Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
  • Origin: IAD
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ua ua
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
  • Destination:  SJO
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ua ua
    • 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:

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

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

• $170

Routing:

• IAD – IAH (Houston) – SJO (San Jose) – IAH – IAD

Stopover:

• Not permitted
• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 5,486 miles or 4.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.7 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 850 miles

How to Buy:

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

 

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