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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 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 American Express Platinum Card, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through 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.
American Airlines, JetBlue and United are all offering great fares from cold northern cities to warm Floridian destinations like Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO) from just $90 round-trip. Most availability is from the end of February through the end of March, but if you're flexible, there is scattered availability on some flights through May.
This is also a great opportunity to take advantage of the new Visa Infinite companion discount that comes with the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card. That benefit would bring the cost down of a round-trip flight from EWR to MIA to just $40 per person!
Airline(s): American, JetBlue, United
Route(s): BWI, EWR and ORD to FLL, MCO and MIA
Cost: $90+ round-trip in economy
Dates: February - May 2017
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Newark (EWR) to Miami (MIA) for $90 round-trip on United:
Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA) for $106 round-trip on United:
Newark (EWR) to Orlando (MCO) for $114 round-trip on United:
Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for $128 round-trip on JetBlue:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, 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.
If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
