American: Miami – San Diego (and vice versa). $197 (Basic Economy) / $327 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

The $327 fare is the regular fare which allows advance seat assignment and normal size carry-on

American also have a $197 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. American Basic Economy fares do not include advance seat assignments, changes, cancellations and boards last. In addition, it does not earn any miles

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Sample Travel Date:

• 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 in early November or early December or January 2027 – February 2027. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure and by October 22nd (TODAY)

• 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:
  • Origin: MIA
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: aa
    • Extension Codes:
      • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on American and you will be presented with an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination:  SAN
    • This works both ways, so SAN can be the Origin and MIA  can be the Destination
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: aa
    • Extension Codes:
  • (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:

• B (Basic Economy)
• O (Regular Economy)

Routing:

Mileage:

• Miles Flown:4,524 miles or 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Loyalty Points: 1,376 points
• Redeemable Miles: 1,376 miles

How to Buy:

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

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