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 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 familyHere’s a great opportunity to escape the winter cold. You can fly from Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Tampa (TPA), New York (LGA/JFK), Boston (BOS), Orlando (MCO), Washington D.C. (BW/DCAI), Los Angeles (LAX), Buffalo (BUF) and Richmond (RIC) to St. Thomas (STT) from $201 round-trip. Some of these fares are in basic economy, so beware of fees for baggage and seat selection when booking your trip. Although, an airline’s co-branded credit card can defeat some of basic economy’s negative aspects.Use your points as while you’re in St. Thomas, as they can get you a stay on Scrub Island — a remote island destination that is only reachable by ferry.Once you’re booked, check out Get Your Guide’s list of best activities in the US Virgin Islands to maximize your time while on vacation.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. Then, click through to the airline or online travel agency (OTA) to book the deal.Airlines: American Airlines, DeltaRoutes: MIA/FLL/TPA/LGA/BOS/MCO/BWI/RIC/DCA/LAX/BUF to STTCost: $201+ round-tripTravel Dates: November 2018 – September 2019Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)Here are a few examples of what you can book:Miami (MIA) to St. Thomas (STT) for $201 round-trip on American Airlines: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.Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to St. Thomas (STT) for $210 round-trip on Delta:Tampa (TPA) to St. Thomas (STT) for $226 round-trip on American Airlines:New York (LGA) to St. Thomas (STT) for $268 round-trip on American Airlines:Boston (BOS) to St. Thomas (STT) for $268 round-trip on Delta:Orlando (MCO) to St. Thomas (STT) for $274 round-trip on American Airlines:Washington D.C. (BWI) to St. Thomas (STT) for $295 round-trip on American Airlines:Richmond (RIC) to St. Thomas (STT) for $296 round-trip on Delta:Los Angeles (LAX) to St. Thomas (STT) for $311 round-trip on Delta:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’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), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier, 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.H/T: Thrifty Traveler
