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These deals are all at prices below what we normally see. Some of these fares are a part of ongoing sales and some are unadvertised, which may only last a few hours. If you are interested in any of these fares, we recommend you book soon to avoid a missed bargain. All domestic fares work in the reverse direction as well.
Oakland - Phoenix $90 Roundtrip for Winter/Spring Travel
Southwest has reduced prices in many markets that compete with the ultra-low-cost airlines Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit for winter/spring travel. Nonstop flights on Southwest from Oakland to Phoenix are only $90 roundtrip for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from January through April. That includes two free checked bags, so avoid paying more in fees on the budget airlines. I found seats departing Oakland OAK on Wednesday, January 23, returning from Phoenix PHX on Tuesday, January 29.
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Detroit - Miami $101 Roundtrip for Winter Travel
Get out of the cold in Michigan this winter and fly nonstop from Detroit to Miami for $101 roundtrip on American. Travel to Florida on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays, and from Florida Tuesdays through Fridays, from January through mid-February. I was able to find seats departing Detroit DTW on Wednesday, January 9, returning from Miami MIA on Tuesday, January 15. This price is Basic Economy, which still includes a normal carry-on allowance, but has restrictions on seat selection and ticket changes. If you don't want the restrictions, a Main Cabin Economy fare is $60 more roundtrip.
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Dallas - Cancun $146 Roundtrip for Winter Travel
We've been seeing some amazing airfares to Mexico lately. Fly nonstop from Dallas to Cancun for $146 roundtrip on American. This price is available for travel from January through May Day. I was able to find seats departing Dallas DFW on Friday, January 11, returning from Cancun CUN on Friday, January 18. It's Basic Economy, but upgrading to a Main Cabin Economy fare is only $30 more roundtrip if you'd like.
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Monreal - Paris $308 CAD ($235 USD) Roundtrip for Winter Travel
WOW Air has been in the news quite a bit lately. The airline had a rough year financially and is downsizing by removing service in many markets. This route seems to be safe for now and I believe it will be a route that WOW Air sticks with when it restructures its flight schedule. To distract travelers from the bad news, WOW Air is having an incredible 50% off promo code sale on all of its routes.
Using promo code WOWXMAS on wowair.com, you can buy tickets from Montreal to Paris for $308 CAD roundtrip ($235 USD). The promo code will discount travel through March 31, 2019. I found this price available departing Montreal YUL on Wednesday, January 23, returning from Paris CDG on Monday, February 4. WOW basic fares only include a small personal item. Carry-on bags cost $64 CAD each way, and checked bag fees start at $87 CAD each way. This promo code sale expires at 6:59 pm ET, on December 16.
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New York - Dar Es Salaam $551 Roundtrip for Winter Travel
Flights from major cities to locations all over Africa have dropped considerably this week. Fly from New York to Dar Es Salaam for $551 roundtrip on Swiss. This price is available on scattered dates from January through mid-March. I was able to find seats departing New York JFK on Saturday, January 26, returning from Dar Es Salaam DAR on Sunday, February 10.
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