Deal alert: Flights to Mexico from $162 RT
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Flights to Mexico are currently available from $162 round-trip.
These low-fares are available from various U.S. cities to destinations such as Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas starting as early as this month.
Related: 9 best points hotels in Mexico
We have a feeling that Chicagoans will really appreciate this warm getaway right about now and for just $162, why not?
To search, head to Google Flights and enter your origin and destination cities. Scroll through the calendar function to find dates and prices that work for you. Finally, click through to book directly with the airline or through an OTA like Priceline, Orbitz or Expedia.
Airline: American, United, Alaska, Delta
Routes: ORD/MIA/EWR/IAD/DEN/AUS/SAN to CUN/PVR/SJD
Cost: $162+ round-trip
Travel Dates: February - May 2020
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card (3x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Citi Premier® Card (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
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Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Chicago (ORD) to Cancun (CUN) for $162 round-trip on United:
Miami (MIA) to Cancun (CUN) for $239 round-trip on American:
Newark (EWR) to Cancun (CUN) for $251 round-trip on United:
Washington D.C. (IAD) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) for $269 round-trip on United:
Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) for $278 round-trip on United:
Austin (AUS) to Cancun (CUN) for $284 round-trip on Delta:
San Diego (SAN) to Cabo (SJD) for $287 round-trip on Alaska:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases to pay the taxes and fees, such as the The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card (3x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Citi Premier® Card (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.