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 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 family.Here’s an interesting destination you might not have thought about traveling to — Monterrey. The third largest city in Mexico, Monterrey is often forgotten behind Mexico City and Guadalajara, but that doesn’t make it any less of an interesting place to visit. If taking a trip to Monterrey piques your interest at all, now might be the best time to book a flight, as Aeroméxico is offering round-trip fares from New York for just $190. Availability looks to be pretty wide open too, with flights at this price being offered from now all the way through March of 2017. Though keep in mind Mexico is a country with active cases of Zika virus.Airline: AeroméxicoRoute: JFK to MTYCost: $190 round-trip in economyDates: November — March 2017Booking Link: Orbitz or ExpediaPay With: American Express Platinum Card (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)Here are a few examples of what you can book:New York (JFK) to Monterrey (MTY) for $190 round-trip in February:New York (JFK) to Monterrey (MTY) for $190 round-trip.New York (JFK) to Monterrey (MTY) for $190 round-trip in March:New York (JFK) to Monterrey (MTY) for $190 round-trip.Maximize Your PurchaseSign 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.Don’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.H/T: The Flight DealIf you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
