A good sale to Budapest. This is a Star Alliance K fare, so it is important that you pick the right carriers if you want full elite mileage credit. We chose a mix of United and Brussels Airlines to 100% elite qualifying miles. If you pick Swiss, Lufthansa or Austrian, you will not earn any miles.
This does not meet our 6 cents per mile criterion.
Sample Travel Date:
- November 24th – December 1st
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from October – early December or January, 2016 – mid-March, 2016. 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:
- Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:
- Departing from: EWR
- Outbound Advanced Routing Code: bru
- Destination: BUD
- Return Advanced Routing Code: bru
- (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
You cannot buy tickets using ITA. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Book” section below.
Fare Class:
- K
Elite Qualifying Dollars:
- $437
Routing:
- EWR – BRU (Brussels) – BUD (Budapest) – BRU – EWR. Remember to select only United and Brussels operated flights to ensure 100% elite mileage earning.
Stopover:
- Not permitted
- How to Take Advantage of a Stopover
Global Premier Upgrade Fare (for United 1K and GS members):
- W Class
- $1,172
Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 8,738 miles
- Elite Qualifying Miles: 8,738 miles
- Base Redeemable Miles: 2,185 miles
How to Book:
- Support us by using our Orbitz link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search. Make sure you select “Additional Search Options” and then “Narrow the search to my preferred airlines” and select United
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- Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF) = 279 HUF
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