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Travel Deal Sites Highlight Broad Economy Fare Discounts on Major Carriers

Using ITA Matrix or Google Flights codes at least a week ahead exposes Basic to Regular Economy fares with unbundled baggage, no advance seat choice plus no cancellations

Overview

  • Domestic roundtrips start at $131 Basic Economy for DallasMiami and $257 for San FranciscoWashington D.C., with Regular Economy options available around $211 and $357.
  • International deals span United’s HoustonLondon at $524 Basic Economy/$724 Regular Economy, American’s New YorkRio de Janeiro at $585/$735, and Air Canada’s U.S.–Auckland fares from $453/$615.
  • Basic Economy/Economy Light fares universally ban advance seat selection, checked bags and changes or cancellations beyond the 24-hour risk-free period.
  • Regular Economy tickets include one checked bag, a standard carry-on and seat assignment privileges, typically priced about $200 more than Basic Economy.
  • Availability is constrained to specific travel windows through early 2026 and requires booking at least seven to fourteen days in advance with ITA Matrix routing codes or Google Flights redirects to avoid misclassified fares on online travel sites.