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.What better way to escape the chilly fall and frigid winter in the Northeast than with a trip to temperate Spain? Book a ticket from either Boston (BOS) or New York City (EWR and JFK) to Barcelona (BCN) or Madrid (MAD) from just $327 round-trip. As an added bonus, these great fares are on full-service carriers American Airlines and TAP Portugal, meaning you’ll have complimentary checked bags, meals and seat selection. Flights are generally available from October 2017 through February 2018, but it will depend based on city pair — be sure to do your research on Google Flights to select an itinerary, and then complete booking on the airline’s site.Airline: American and TAP PortugalRoute: US cities to Europe BOS/EWR/JFK to BCN and MADCost: $327 round-trip in economyDates: October 2017 - February 2018Booking Link: OrbitzPay 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:Boston (BOS) to Barcelona (BCN) for $327 round-trip in October on TAP Portugal:Newark (EWR) to Madrid (MAD) for $348 round-trip in January on TAP Portugal:New York (JFK) to Barcelona (BCN) for $374 round-trip in January on TAP Portugal: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.New York (JFK) to Barcelona (BCN) for $376 round-trip in December on American: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, 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!
