San Francisco – Krakow, Poland. $543 (Basic Economy) / $743 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Great fares are available for flights to Krakow, though prices may vary slightly based on your specific routing.

The fare of $743 includes advance seat selection, a standard carry-on, and one checked bag.

Alternatively, Delta, Air France, and KLM Royal Dutch offer a Basic Economy fare starting at $543, which comes with several restrictions. Here are the limitations for their Basic Economy fares:

• Advance seat assignments are not permitted.
• Checked baggage is excluded; fees of $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second will apply.
• Changes to your itinerary are not allowed.
• Cancellations are not permitted. If you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, the Basic Economy ticket will hold no value for rebooking.
• Frequent flyer mileage accrual is not available.
• Many online travel agencies may not clearly classify Air France / KLM Royal Dutch Basic Economy / Economy Light fares.

Wawel Castle, Krakow, Poland – Photo: Dennis Jarvis via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• This is only ONE SAMPLE travel date; for more options, refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Travel is valid in March for departures from Sunday to Wednesday and returns from Tuesday to Friday. A Sunday stay is mandatory, and booking must occur at least 7 days before departure.

• Please note: Though this fare is valid at the time of posting, it may no longer be available if this post is older than two days.

How to Search for Availability:

• The following is for checking availability only. To purchase tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section of this post.

• Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following search criteria:
• Origin: SFO
• Routing Codes: DL DL
• Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
  • This instructs Matrix to search for the Basic Economy fare. When dates are entered on Delta, you’ll see options to upgrade to the regular Economy fare.
• Destination: KRK
• Return Routing Codes: DL DL
• Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
• (Click on the Advanced Codes link to allow for advanced routing code input.)
• Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
• Duration: “3-10” (This is a sample; feel free to use any 7-day date range like 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Refer to the Beginner’s Guide to Using Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn How to Read Airfare Rules for your benefit.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software page should resemble the screenshot below once all values are inputted.

• Tickets cannot be purchased directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To make a purchase, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

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

Medallion Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

• SFO – AMS (Amsterdam) – KRK (Krakow) – AMS – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 12,244 miles or 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.0 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 3,055 miles

How to Buy:

• Book directly on Delta using the dates found through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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Background Information:

• Visa: US citizens do not require a visa. Other nationalities should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Polish Zloty (PLN). The exchange rate is approximately $1 USD = 4.11 PLN.

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