Deal Alert: Flights to Paris From $285 Round-Trip
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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
If you're looking for a deal on a trip to Paris, right now you can book flights on Delta and American Airlines in October and November for a great price. Departure cities include Atlanta and New York (JFK).
Some of these fares book into basic economy. That typically means means that you’ll have to pay to check a bag, but you’ll get free meals and drinks as per usual. Keep in mind that you can combat some of the negative aspects of basic economy by using your co-branded airline elite status or a carrier’s airline credit card.
For more on how to best optimize your points and miles while in Paris, check out this guide. And to make sure you don’t miss out on what the city has to offer, check out Get Your Guide’s list of best activities in Paris.
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 or Expedia.
For some routes to get the absolute best price, you can search on SkyScanner or Momondo and book through an OTA. Just note that it may be harder to deal with some of the smaller OTA’s customer service if you want to change your flight or if something goes wrong.
Airline: American and Delta
Routes: ATL/JKF to CDG
Cost: $285+ round-trip in basic economy
Dates: Late October through November 2019
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York JFK (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for $285 round-trip on Delta:
Atlanta (ATL) to Paris (CDG) on American for $294 round-trip on American:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare on plus excellent trip delay insurance), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier® Card (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: Secret Flying
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