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Last-minute travelers seeking a bargain to Auckland may find some attractive options available.
According to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, current pricing for a Basic Economy fare is around $722. However, using the same dates on Google Flights yields a fare of approximately $624 for Basic Economy and $777 for Regular Economy.
Air Canada offers a $777 Regular Economy fare which includes one checked bag and a standard-sized carry-on. In contrast, the $624 option is classified as Basic Economy, which comes with more restrictions:
Important Restrictions for Basic Economy:
- No advance seat assignments are permitted.
- Checked bags are not included; fees are $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second each way.
- Changes to tickets are not allowed.
- Cancellations are not permitted after the initial 24-hour risk-free period, meaning if you cancel, the fare has no future value.
It’s worth noting that many online travel agencies may not clearly display these restrictions associated with Air Canada’s Basic Economy fare.
Sample Travel Date:
This travel date is merely an example; for broader availability, please refer to the sections below on “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability.”
Fare Availability:
Travel in mid-March is currently being offered, though availability is quite limited. Tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance of departure.
This fare is valid as of this posting, but please be aware that if this information is more than two days old, the fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
This section is for searching availability only. For ticket purchases, please see the “How to Buy” section below.
To utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, input the following criteria:
Origin: PHX
Routing Codes: ac ac
Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
This coding instructs Matrix Airfare Search to identify the Basic Economy fare. After finding dates, utilize Google Flights for the option to upgrade to a Regular Economy fare.
Destination: AKL
Return Routing Codes: ac ac
Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
(Access the Advanced Codes link to enable input of routing codes.) Select “See calendar of lowest fares” and indicate a duration of “3-10” (this is just a sample, though any 7-day range can be entered).
Complete input should resemble the following layout:
Note that you cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To obtain tickets, refer to our “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Class:
Routing:
PHX – YVR (Vancouver) – AKL (Auckland) – YVR – PHX
Stopover:
Mileage:
Air Canada is a member of the Star Alliance, partnering with United Airlines. Earning potential with United is as follows:
Miles Flown: 16,572 miles or approximately 3.8 cents per mile for Basic Economy / 4.7 cents per mile for Regular Economy
Redeemable Miles: 8,286 miles
How to Buy:
To book, use Google Flights with the dates sourced from Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Be sure to select “Book with Air Canada” to view the correct pricing.
Ensure that you follow the Google Flights link to obtain these rates, as direct navigation to Air Canada’s website will not reflect the discounted price.
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Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD), currently 1 USD equals approximately 1.75 NZD.
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