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Exploring Affordable Fares from Tampa
An attractive fare of $306 has been identified, which represents a standard economy option that includes advance seat selection and allows for a typical-sized carry-on bag. In contrast, Delta Air Lines offers a lower fare of $206 categorized as Basic Economy.
It’s important to note that Basic Economy fares come with limitations: passengers are not guaranteed the ability to select seats beforehand and may face restrictions regarding changes, cancellations, and boarding order.
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Example Travel Date:
Note that this is merely a sample travel date. For additional options, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections outlined below.
Fare Availability:
This fare is applicable for travel between July and early November, as well as early December or from January 2026 through early March 2026. However, availability may be restricted, and tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to departure.
Be advised that while this fare is valid at the time of this publication, it may no longer be available if this information is more than two days old.
How to Search for Availability:
The following instructions are meant solely for inspecting fare availability. To actually purchase tickets, please refer to the “How to Buy” section further down this post.
Utilize the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and input the following search parameters:
Origin: PDX
Origin Advanced Routing Code:
Routing Codes: DL DL
Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
This setup communicates to the Matrix Airfare Search that you are searching for the Basic Economy fare. You can then enter those dates on Delta, where you may also have the option to upgrade to a standard economy fare.
Destination: TPA
This search can be executed in either direction, meaning TPA can be the starting point while PDX remains the destination.
Return Advanced Routing Code:
Routing Codes: DL DL
Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
(To enable the advanced routing code input, click on the Advanced Codes link.) Select “See calendar of lowest fares” and set the duration range to “3-10” (this figure is just an example; feel free to use any seven-day period, such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
Fare Class:
- E (Basic Economy)
- V (Regular Economy)
Elite Qualifying Dollars:
Routing:
PDX – LAX (Los Angeles) – TPA (Tampa) – DTW (Detroit) – PDX
Mileage:
Miles Flown: 5,918 miles or approximately 3.4 cents per mile for Basic Economy, and 5.1 cents per mile for Regular Economy.
Redeemable Miles: 1,192 miles
How to Purchase:
Tickets can be booked directly on Delta for the dates identified in the Matrix Airfare Search.
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