Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.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, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.Want to go to the Galapagos? Now is your chance. Copa Airlines is discounting flights from New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Guayaquil (GYE), the gateway city where all Galapagos-bound flights leave from. Round-trip fares start at $361 and require a stop in Panama City. There’s availability from August to November. You can add on flights to the Galapagos Islands from Guayaquil with several different airlines flying to Baltra Island (GPS) and San Cristobal (SCY) airports.Airline: CopaRoute: LAX and JFK to GYECost: $361+ round-trip in economyDates: August - November 2016Booking Link: OrbitzPay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire PreferredHere are some examples of what you can book:Los Angeles (LAX) to Guayaquil (GYE) for $361 round-trip in November: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.Los Angeles (LAX) to Guayaquil (GYE) for $361 round-trip in November.New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE) for $361 round-trip in August:New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE) for $361 round-trip in August.Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the 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, please share the good news in the comments below!H/T: The Flight Deal
