San Francisco – Cork, Ireland. $530 (Basic Economy) / $730 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Here’s a great fare to Cork! Note that prices may vary slightly based on flight routing.

The $730 ticket includes seat selection in advance, a standard carry-on, and one checked bag.

Alternatively, Delta / Air France / KLM Royal Dutch is offering a $530 fare, but it’s a Basic Economy option that comes with limitations. Here are the key restrictions associated with the Delta / Air France / KLM Royal Dutch International Basic Economy fares:

• Advance seat assignments: NOT ALLOWED
• Checked bags: NOT INCLUDED – fees are $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second, each way.
• Changes: NOT ALLOWED
• Cancellations: NOT ALLOWED – if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, the Basic Economy fare will not hold any value for future travel.
• Mileage earning: NOT ALLOWED
• Most online travel agencies currently do not clearly label Air France / KLM Royal Dutch Basic Economy / Economy Light fares.

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Blarney Castle, House & Gardens, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland – Photo: Robert Linsdell via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• This is just one sample travel date; please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below for more options.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel until late March with departures from Sunday to Wednesday and returns from Tuesday to Friday. A Sunday stay is required. Availability is limited, and tickets must be purchased at least 7 days prior to departure.

• Note: Although this fare is valid at the time of this post, if it has been more than two days since publication, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is for searching availability only. To purchase tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section of this post.

• Utilize the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: DL DL
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
      • This instructs the Matrix to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use these dates on Delta to get options to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination: ORK
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: DL DL
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
  • (Click on the ‘Advanced Codes’ link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration: “3-10” (This is just a sample; you may use a different 7-day date range such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Refer to our Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• Learn How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should resemble the example below once all values are entered.

• You cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy tickets, please follow the instructions outlined in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• E (Basic Economy)
• V (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

• SFO – AMS (Amsterdam) – ORK (Cork) – AMS – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 12,038 miles or 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.0 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 2,955 miles

How to Buy:

• Make your reservation on Delta using the dates you find with Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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