Great airfare deal to Santiago, Chile!
The Matrix Airfare Search tool by ITA Software lists this fare at $699 for Basic Economy. By checking Copa Air for those same dates, you can find prices of $651 (Basic Economy) or $781 (Regular Economy).
The $781 fare from Copa includes one checked bag and a standard carry-on, as it is a Regular Economy class ticket.
Copa also offers a Basic Economy fare at $651, with the following restrictions:
- No advance seat selection.
- Checked bags are not included, costing $70 for the first bag and $100 for the second.
- Changes are not permitted.
- No cancellations allowed – if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free window, the Basic Economy ticket will hold no value for future travel.
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Santiago de Chile, Chile – Photo: kanbron via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- Please note that this is just one sample travel date; for more options, follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel between March and April, with limited availability. A Sunday departure is required, and tickets must be purchased at least 7 days in advance.
- Be aware that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, it may no longer be available if this post is over two days old.
How to Search for Availability:
- This section is only for searching availability. To purchase your tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section.
- Visit Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
- Origin: SFO
- Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: pty
- Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
- These codes will instruct the Matrix Airfare Search to find Basic Economy fares. Upon using those dates on Copa Air, you’ll have the option to upgrade to the Regular Economy fare.
- Destination: SCL
- Return Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: pty
- Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
- (Click on the Advanced Codes link to input routing codes.)
- Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
- Duration: “3-10” (This is only a sample; you may use any 7-day 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 Utilize Them for Your Benefit.
- After inputting all values, the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should resemble the example below:
- Keep in mind that you cannot purchase tickets via Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy tickets, follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Classes:
- A (Basic Economy)
- L (Regular Economy)
Routing:
- SFO – PTY (Panama City) – SCL (Santiago) – PTY – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
Copa Air is part of the Star Alliance and collaborates with United Airlines. Mileage earning with United is as follows:
- Miles Flown: 12,610 miles at a rate of 5.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Redeemable Miles: 6,305 miles
How to Purchase:
- Book directly with Copa Air using the dates discovered via Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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Essential Information:
- Visa Requirements: US Citizens do not require a visa. Other nationals should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
- Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP). Current exchange rate: $1 USD = 983 CLP.
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