San Francisco – Inverness, Scotland. $526 (Basic Economy) / $726 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Here’s a fantastic deal for flights to Inverness, known as the gateway to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness.

The fare of $726 includes advance seat selection, a standard carry-on, and one checked bag.

Alternatively, Delta, Air France, and KLM Royal Dutch offer a lower fare of $526, but this is a Basic Economy option with several restrictions. Key details of the Basic Economy fares include:

• Advance seat assignments are NOT allowed.
• Checked bags are NOT included (first bag: $75 each way, second bag: $100).
• No changes or cancellations are allowed—after the 24-hour risk-free period, this fare has no value for future travel.
• Mileage earning is NOT permitted.
• Many online travel agencies do not accurately display Air France/KLM Royal Dutch Basic Economy/Economy Light options.

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Sample Travel Date:

• This is just a sample travel date; for more options, please refer to the fare availability and search instructions below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from late March 2026 to early May 2026, with departures on Sundays through Wednesdays and returns on Tuesdays through Fridays. A Sunday stay is required, and purchases must be made at least 28 days in advance.

• Note: This fare is valid at the time of posting; if this post is more than two days old, 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 below.

• Use the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with these criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Origin Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: DL DL
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
      • This instructs Matrix to search for Basic Economy fares. Use these dates on Delta for the option to upgrade to regular economy fare.
  • Destination: INV
  • Return Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: 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 an example; feel free to choose any 7-day date range).
• Check out our Beginner’s Guide on using Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn How to Read Airfare Rules to your advantage.

• Your Matrix Airfare Search page should look like the example below when all values are input:

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

Fare Class:

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

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

• SFO – AMS (Amsterdam) – INV (Inverness) – AMS – SFO

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 11,916 miles (4.4 cents per mile for Basic Economy and 6.0 cents per mile for Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 2,775 miles

How to Buy:

• Book through Delta using the dates found in Matrix Airfare Search.

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