Deal alert: Fly to Ibiza with round-trip fares under $500

If you want to explore Ibiza, Spain, to understand why the picture-perfect Balearic island is considered the party capital of the world, we have a deal for you. Round-trip fares are on sale for as low as $492 to this Mediterranean gem from several major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Minneapolis, New York City and Seattle.

The best availability is for travel between January and May of this year, but there are also some great prices for flights this fall. And if you've ever thought about spending Thanksgiving away from the family and enjoying the electronic music-fueled nightclub scene in Ibiza, you'll notice a terrific deal for that as well.

Related: Explore the secret, party-free sides of Ibiza, Spain: Wellness, cuisine, family-friendly beaches and more

As is the case with most of these types of travel deals, this sale involves economy tickets. Iberia's sale fares, for example, are for its basic economy tier. That comes with a free carry-on bag, but checking a bag is an additional cost. Also, there is no seat selection.

Deal basics

Airline: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia and KLM

Routes: Round trip from Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis, New York City, Seattle and Washington, D.C., to Ibiza

How to book: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airline

Travel dates: Sale fares are available for flights mostly between January and May, with some routes between September and November (Thanksgiving included)

This deal was originally sent out by Going. Sign up for Going to get up to 90% off select flights via its Premium membership, which users can try for free for 14 days and then $49 per year. You can also upgrade to the Elite tier for $199 per year; doing so will get you all the Premium deals, plus premium economy, business-class and first-class alerts.

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Sample flights

There are many opportunities to escape the winter cold with this sale. We found round-trip Iberia fares from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ibiza Airport (IBZ) in March for just $492. This is a basic economy ticket, so you get a free carry-on bag, but you will have to pay $30 each way if you want to check a bag.

If you live in the Boston area and are looking to plan a very special Valentine's Day for your significant other, Iberia has tickets from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to IBZ for $502 round trip. That's a big markdown from normal fares on this route.

You can book round-trip economy travel in April from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to IBZ on KLM for $583, with an extended layover in Amsterdam each way. KLM's Light economy fare includes a free carry-on, but a checked bag will cost you an extra $30 each way.

If you live in the Twin Cities, we found an absolute steal of a deal for you. You can book a round-trip economy ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to IBZ in late March for just $580. According to Google Flights, this route usually costs more than $2,000 at this time of year.

Another bonus: Unlike some of the other discounted fares in this sale, this one only has one layover each way. Jump on this one before it disappears.

We mentioned earlier that this sale even covers fall travel, including dates around Thanksgiving.

If you live in Seattle, you can score a fantastic deal to skip out on the hectic family gathering and enjoy the beach and party vibes in Ibiza. Fly out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for a weeklong getaway for just $598 round trip on a combo Iberia-British Airways itinerary.

This involves two stops in London and Madrid each way; if that's a deal breaker, we understand. Still, this price is about half of what a ticket like this usually costs, making the deal an excellent score.

Maximize your purchase

When you book this deal or any travel, be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
• American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel
• The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on flights booked directly through the airline
• Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on air travel

Bottom line

There are some really strong discounts offered in this sale. So, if you've been thinking of checking out why Ibiza has earned its reputation for being a place to live it up, this is a great opportunity.

Remember that having a flexible travel schedule will help you get the best possible fare price. Also, some of the best fare prices involve flights with long layovers or two stops. Be sure to consider that when planning your trip.

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