Check out this great airfare deal to the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica, with prices varying based on routing options.
According to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, this flight is priced at $469 for Regular Economy. However, using American Airlines for the same travel dates offers a reprice at $384 for Basic Economy and $469 for Regular Economy.
The $469 fare includes a standard-sized carry-on and a personal item, plus the ability to select your seat in advance.
On the other hand, the $384 fare is Basic Economy, which comes with restrictions: no advance seat selections, no changes or cancellations, and boarding last.
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Playa Samara, Costa Rica – Photo: Marissa Strniste via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for more options, please see the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
- Travel is valid from July to September, with departures allowed from Sunday to Wednesday and returns from Tuesday to Friday. Limited availability exists, and tickets must be purchased at least 3 days prior to departure.
- Please note that fares are subject to change. If this post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
- This section is for checking availability only. For purchasing tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
- The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should display the following once all values are inputted.
- Note: You cannot purchase tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. See the “How to Buy” section for purchasing instructions.
Fare Class:
- B (Basic Economy)
- O (Regular Economy)
Routing:
- SFO – CLT (Charlotte) – LIR (Liberia) – DFW (Dallas) – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 7,177 miles. Cost per mile: 5.4 cents (Basic Economy) / 6.5 cents (Regular Economy)
- Loyalty Points: 1,625 points
- Redeemable Miles: 1,625 miles
How to Buy:
- Book directly through American Airlines using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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Background Information:
- Visa: Not required for US citizens; check the TIMATIC Visa Database for other nationalities.
- Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC); approximately $1 USD = 500 CRC.
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