United has an advertised sale basically matching the latest Southwest sale for travel through October. American, Delta, and Alaska are matching along many routes as well. Fares start at $97 round-trip.
For most routes, travel is valid on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with a 14-day advance purchase required. I've also found Sunday, May 27, available on most routes. The United sale is advertised for travel through June 13, but like the Southwest sale, most of these fares are also available from August 21 through October 31.
Travel to Nevada and Florida is valid Sundays through Wednesdays; Travel from Nevada and Florida is valid Tuesdays through Fridays. You may find travel on May 24, 25, 28; August 31, and September 3, to be blacked out. A Saturday night stay may be required depending on the route. There also may be a 30-day max stay. Click on the fare details for more info.
Tickets must be booked by May 3, 2018.
A sample of fares include:
Columbus to Washington D.C. $97 round-trip, nonstop
San Jose to Las Vegas $97 round-trip, nonstop
San Francisco to San Diego $97 round-trip, nonstop
Chicago to Cincinnati $97 round-trip, nonstop
Oakland to Los Angeles $97 round-trip, nonstop
Dallas to Oklahoma City $97 round-trip, nonstop
Chicago to Lexington $137 round-trip, nonstop
Los Angeles to Tucson $163 round-trip, nonstop
Atlanta to New York $181 round-trip, nonstop
Burbank to Salt Lake City $155 round-trip, nonstop
Kansas City to Dallas $171 round-trip, nonstop
Washington DC to Portland, ME $187 round-trip, nonstop
Chicago to Charleston $197 round-trip, nonstop
Minneapolis to Nashville $201 round-trip, nonstop
Houston to Charlotte $217 round-trip, nonstop
San Francisco to Spokane $225 round-trip, nonstop
St. Louis to Dallas $227 round-trip, nonstop
Detroit to Phoenix $263 round-trip, nonstop
Indianapolis to San Diego $296 round-trip
Phoenix to Orlando $297 round-trip, nonstop
New York to Phoenix $299 round-trip, nonstop
Hartford to Houston $301 round-trip, nonstop
Columbus to San Francisco $310 round-trip
Philadelphia to Albuquerque $342 round-trip
Cleveland to Santa Ana $358 round-trip
Grand Rapids to Los Angeles $368 round-trip
There are many more routes and these fares all work in reverse as well. Most prices are for basic economy, which means United and American will only include one small personal item (small backpack, large purse, etc.) that will fit underneath the seat in front of you. Larger carry-on bags are not allowed. Checked bag fees start at $25 each way. If you would like to bring a larger carry-on bag, consider the higher regular economy price.
Delta still includes a normal carry-on allowance plus one personal item in their basic economy fares. Alaska does not sell basic economy yet, but they plan to do so this fall.
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