Amazing Deal Alert: East Coast to West Coast from $149 Round-Trip

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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.

American Airlines is running a phenomenal fare sale between New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore and several West Coast cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix. Flights are priced at just $149 round-trip, with availability most weeks between now and May. You might also be able to find comparable fares to Denver and Las Vegas, though dates may be limited. All flights require a connection in Chicago or Dallas in both directions.

Airline: American Airlines
Route: NYC, PHL or BWI to LAX, SAN, PHX and more
Cost: $149+ round-trip in economy
Dates: January 2016 through May 2016
Elite Mileage Earning: At least 4,950 elite-qualifying miles
Fare Class: O
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: American Express® Gold Card, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred

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Here are a few examples of what you can book:

New York (LGA) to Los Angeles (LAX) for $149 round-trip on American Airlines:

New York (LGA) to San Diego (SAN) for $149 round-trip on American Airlines:

New York (LGA) to Phoenix (PHX) for $149 round-trip on American Airlines:

Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) for $149 round-trip on American Airlines:

Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX) for $149 round-trip on American Airlines:

Maximize Your Purchase

Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express® Gold Card or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.

H/T: The Flight Deal

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