A good sale to Lima.

Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software will price this at $383 (Basic Economy). Use those dates on Copa Air should reprice to $335 (Basic Economy) / $455 (Regular Economy).

Copa’s $455 fare is a regular economy fare with ONE checked bag and normal size carry-on included

Copa also has a $335 fare, but it is a Basic Economy. These Basic Economy  fares:

• DO NOT allow for advance seat assignments.
• DO NOT include checked bags – they are $40 each way for the 1st bag and $55 for the 2nd
• DO NOT allow for changes
• DO NOT allow for cancellations – so if you cancel after the 24 hour risk free period, the Basic Economy version will have no value for future travel

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Sample Travel Date:

• January 24th – 30th, 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 from late January 2025 – March 2025. Availability is limited. 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 Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
  • Origin: JFK
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: pty
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
      • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Software by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Copa Air and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination:  LIM
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: pty
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
  • (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:

• A (Basic Economy)
• L (Regular Economy)

Routing:

• JFK – PTY (Panama City) – LIM (Lima) – PTY – JFK

Stopover:

• Not permitted
• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

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

• Miles Flown: 7,344 miles or 4.5 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 3,672 miles

How to Buy:

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

 

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• Currency: Peruvian Nuveo Sol (PEN) $1USD = 3.76 PEN

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