Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.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 is running a great sale between the east coast cities and San Francisco (SFO) starting at just $103 round-trip for Basic Economy or $143 round-trip for Main Cabin. At those prices, need I say more?If you book Basic Economy, make sure to sign-up for one of these credit cards to defeat Basic Economy and get a free checked bag, free carry-on bag and priority boardingCiti / AAdvantage Executive World Elite MastercardCiti / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite MastercardCitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite MastercardAirline: American AirlinesRoute: SFO <-> TPA/BDL/RDU/PITCost: $103+ round-trip in Basic Economy; $143 in Main CabinDates: October - FebruaryBooking Link: Orbitz or ExpediaPay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)Here are a few examples of what you can book:San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa (TPA) for $103 Basic Economy / $143 Main Cabin round-trip:San Francisco (SFO) to Hartford (BDL) for $103 Basic Economy / $143 Main Cabin round-trip:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh (RDU) for $103 Basic Economy / $143 Main Cabin round-trip:San Francisco (SFO) to Pittsburgh (PIT) for $103 Basic Economy / $143 Main Cabin round-trip:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’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, American Express Premier Rewards Gold 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, let us know in the comments below.H/T: The Flight Deal
