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The current fare from Los Angeles presents a noteworthy opportunity for travelers. At $327, this price falls under standard economy options, which includes provisions for a typical carry-on and personal item, alongside the ability to select seats in advance.
In contrast, jetBlue offers a lower fare of $237, categorized as Basic Economy. This option lacks the flexibility of choosing a seat ahead of time, as assignments are made at random during check-in. Additionally, changes or cancellations to the booking are not permitted with this fare class.
Sample Travel Date:
Note: The travel date mentioned here is merely a suggestion. For a comprehensive view of available dates, please refer to the sections on “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” provided below.
Fare Availability:
Tickets are available for mid-May through early June, particularly for departures on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Availability may be limited, and it is advisable to purchase tickets at least three days in advance of your departure date.
How to Search for Availability:
This section pertains solely to checking availability. For purchasing tickets, please scroll down to the “How to Buy” section found later in this post.
Utilize the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following parameters:
Origin: EWR
Routing Codes: b6
This entry directs Matrix Airfare Search to focus on Basic Economy fares. By applying these dates on jetBlue, travelers will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
Destination: LAX
This applies equally in reverse; hence, LAX can function as the origin and EWR as the destination.
Return Advanced Routing Code:
Routing Codes: b6
(Select the Advanced Codes link to enable input for routing codes.) Use the “See calendar of lowest fares” function, and adjust the duration range as needed (suggested: “3-10”, but flexible within any 7-day period like 3-10, 7-14, etc.).
Fare Class:
L (Basic Economy)
P (Regular Economy)
Routing:
EWR – LAX (Los Angeles) – EWR
Stopover:
Mileage:
Total Miles Flown: 4,894 miles, translating to approximately 4.8 cents per mile for Basic Economy and 6.7 cents per mile for Regular Economy.
How to Buy:
To secure tickets, visit jetBlue using the dates you identified via the Matrix Airfare Search.
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