Mileage Run Deals - UA: JFK/EWR-TUS $275/$240 ai *extremely thin availability*

Currently seeing 4/30, 5/1, and 5/3. Overnight required. Routings thru LAX or SFO get you to less than 5 cents per PQM. Not great to be sure; but worth the post if someone can use it. And for those who feel the need - flame away... ;)


SunLover

Found $270 out of Newark. Doesn't seem to be too scarce.

Bruce

Taking a quick look seems to be a lot of availability through April and May. G fare.

There are some nice possible routings for this one. Seems good avail for LGA-IAD-LAX-TUS

I also found some avail for LGA-IAH-SFO-TUS with the return being TUS-SFO-SNA-IAH-LGA 5/4 return 5/5 for $280ai for 7,788 miles comes out to 3.9cpm.

Taking a quick look seems to be a lot of availability through April and May. G fare.

There are some nice possible routings for this one. Seems good avail for LGA-IAD-LAX-TUS

I also found some avail for LGA-IAH-SFO-TUS with the return being TUS-SFO-SNA-IAH-LGA 5/4 return 5/5 for $280ai for 7,788 miles comes out to 3.9cpm.

Matrix shows that routing on those dates for $608. Maybe its gone already?

Matrix shows that routing on those dates for $608. Maybe its gone already?

Try typing in matrix
Outbound NYC
Routing codes: IAH SFO

Destination: TUS
Routing codes: SFO IAH

For the return it adds the SNA leg and total comes to $280

If you need any help send me a PM and we'll take a look at it

Doesn't totally fit in with this, but Delta has Tus-Ewr for $111, one-way.

Looks like it's fairly available, with a standard routing (Atl). Flight arrives in NY around midnight, so probably o/n required if heading in that direction.

Try typing in matrix
Outbound NYC
Routing codes: IAH SFO

Destination: TUS
Routing codes: SFO IAH

For the return it adds the SNA leg and total comes to $280

If you need any help send me a PM and we'll take a look at it

Ah, that helped. I was forcing the SNA segment in the routing which bumped up the price. I'm pissed that my scheduling won't permit me to do this run. 2 of these will get me to *G... :( EDIT: I can actually do one on 5/15-16, but I can't figure out how to book it. I'm a noob at united.com, so can someone hold my hand w/ this? Thanks.

Ah, that helped. I was forcing the SNA segment in the routing which bumped up the price. I'm pissed that my scheduling won't permit me to do this run. 2 of these will get me to *G... :( EDIT: I can actually do one on 5/15-16, but I can't figure out how to book it. I'm a noob at united.com, so can someone hold my hand w/ this? Thanks.

Go into united.com and do a Multiple Destination search.
LGA-IAH 5/15
IAH-TUS 5/15
TUS-SFO 5/16
SFO-IAH 5/16
IAH-EWR 5/16

When you get to the second segment IAH-TUS scroll down towards the bottom. It shows an option to connect through LAX (ie IAH-LAX-TUS) Not quite as good as the SFO option, but still better than IAH-TUS

All in comes to $297 and a little over 7,000 miles

I just booked one of these: EWR-IAH-TUS-LAX-EWR for $287. All in one day.

And I upgraded the whole itinerary with one regional upgrade!

Bruce

I just booked one of these: EWR-IAH-TUS-LAX-EWR for $287. All in one day.

And I upgraded the whole itinerary with one regional upgrade!

Bruce


Very nice! How did they let you upgrade the entire PNR on a single CR1? Either way glad to hear it worked. Have fun in TUS some excellent Mexican food down there if you're into spicy

Go into united.com and do a Multiple Destination search.
LGA-IAH 5/15
IAH-TUS 5/15
TUS-SFO 5/16
SFO-IAH 5/16
IAH-EWR 5/16

When you get to the second segment IAH-TUS scroll down towards the bottom. It shows an option to connect through LAX (ie IAH-LAX-TUS) Not quite as good as the SFO option, but still better than IAH-TUS

All in comes to $297 and a little over 7,000 miles

Thanks! Still looking at this, although the 2pm arrival into TUS increases costs (food, overnight) as compared to the 5 hours I would have spent sleeping in the TUS terminal on the SFO/SNA intinerary, up to >4.2cpm. Still, thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it.

Very nice! How did they let you upgrade the entire PNR on a single CR1? Either way glad to hear it worked. Have fun in TUS some excellent Mexican food down there if you're into spicyThe system said that just one upgrade was needed. Kind of surprising to me, but who am I to challenge united.com? :)

I'll be in TUS for just 30 minutes!!! Enough time to run from one gate to another.

Bruce

The system said that just one upgrade was needed. Kind of surprising to me, but who am I to challenge united.com? :)

I'll be in TUS for just 30 minutes!!! Enough time to run from one gate to another.

Bruce

If it's an RJ, it'll probably be the same aircraft...

Interesting conjecture, but apparently not true in this case. According to united.com, the inbound aircraft is a CRJ-700 with a first-class cabin, but the outbound aircraft is a CRJ-200 without a first-class cabin.

Bruce

Interesting conjecture, but apparently not true in this case. According to united.com, the inbound aircraft is a CRJ-700 with a first-class cabin, but the outbound aircraft is a CRJ-200 without a first-class cabin.

Bruce

be careful about misconnects; wouldn't want to be stuck in TUS. Although, you might be able to see if they can put you on US back to PHX; they have frequent ~every 2 1/2 hours, I believe~ flights.

Very nice! How did they let you upgrade the entire PNR on a single CR1? Either way glad to hear it worked. Have fun in TUS some excellent Mexican food down there if you're into spicyThe system said that just one upgrade was needed. Kind of surprising to me, but who am I to challenge united.com? :)

I'll be in TUS for just 30 minutes!!! Enough time to run from one gate to another.

Bruce

Yeah definitely that's great. Should be enough time for you to run even if not the same aircraft. Enjoy the trip nice views in TUS airport

be careful about misconnects; wouldn't want to be stuck in TUS. Although, you might be able to see if they can put you on US back to PHX; they have frequent ~every 2 1/2 hours, I believe~ flights.I'm concerned about misconnecting, but I can deal with it if it happens. Not too big a deal.

Bruce

I just booked one of these: EWR-IAH-TUS-LAX-EWR for $287. All in one day.

And I upgraded the whole itinerary with one regional upgrade!Well played bdschobel!! And nice catch on the ex. EWR fares - there is LOADS of TUS availability with sub $300 ai fares thru the EOS.


SunLover

Well played bdschobel!! And nice catch on the ex. EWR fares - there is LOADS of TUS availability with sub $300 ai fares thru the EOS.


SunLover

yeah, and getting the best cpm requires freaking barbie jets :(

Just booked EWR -> SFO -> TUS -> SFO -> EWR may 4-5. for $232. 3.5cpm!!

Thanks!

Just booked EWR -> SFO -> TUS -> SFO -> EWR may 4-5. for $232. 3.5cpm!!

Thanks!

Very nice routing both the outbound and inbound. Plus you get UDU since not flying PS

EWR --> TUS $240 ai 8300 total miles, 2.9cpm 5 segments

Newark (EWR) to Tucson (TUS) - Fri, May 4
United Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH) - Fri, May 4
United 197 Dep: 7:45AM Arr: 10:48AM 4h 3m Boeing 767 Economy (G)

Layover in IAH 3h 57m

United Houston (IAH) to Portland (PDX) - Fri, May 4
United 1552 Dep: 2:45PM Arr: 5:19PM 4h 34m Boeing 737 Economy (G)

Stop in PDX 1h 5m

United Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) - Fri, May 4
United 1552 Dep: 6:24PM Arr: 8:10PM 1h 46m Boeing 737 Economy (G)
Layover in SFO 1h 15m

United San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) - Fri, May 4
United 6205 Dep: 9:25PM Arr: 11:24PM 1h 59m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS

Tucson (TUS) to Newark (EWR) - Sat, May 5
United Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco (SFO) - Sat, May 5
United 6439 Dep: 5:49AM Arr: 8:15AM 2h 26m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS Layover in SFO 1h 1m

United San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) - Sat, May 5
United 161 Dep: 9:16AM Arr: 3:05PM 3h 49m Boeing 737 Economy (G)

Layover in IAH 2h 40m

United Houston (IAH) to Newark (EWR) - Sat, May 5
United 168 Dep: 5:45PM Arr: 10:21PM 3h 36m Boeing 737 Economy (G)


Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $239.60
Total cost for 1 passenger $239.60

Nice direct flight useage

EWR --> TUS $240 ai 8300 total miles, 2.9cpm 5 segments

Newark (EWR) to Tucson (TUS) - Fri, May 4
United Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH) - Fri, May 4
United 197 Dep: 7:45AM Arr: 10:48AM 4h 3m Boeing 767 Economy (G)

Layover in IAH 3h 57m

United Houston (IAH) to Portland (PDX) - Fri, May 4
United 1552 Dep: 2:45PM Arr: 5:19PM 4h 34m Boeing 737 Economy (G)

Stop in PDX 1h 5m

United Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) - Fri, May 4
United 1552 Dep: 6:24PM Arr: 8:10PM 1h 46m Boeing 737 Economy (G)
Layover in SFO 1h 15m

United San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) - Fri, May 4
United 6205 Dep: 9:25PM Arr: 11:24PM 1h 59m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS

Tucson (TUS) to Newark (EWR) - Sat, May 5
United Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco (SFO) - Sat, May 5
United 6439 Dep: 5:49AM Arr: 8:15AM 2h 26m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS Layover in SFO 1h 1m

United San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) - Sat, May 5
United 161 Dep: 9:16AM Arr: 3:05PM 3h 49m Boeing 737 Economy (G)

Layover in IAH 2h 40m

United Houston (IAH) to Newark (EWR) - Sat, May 5
United 168 Dep: 5:45PM Arr: 10:21PM 3h 36m Boeing 737 Economy (G)


Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $239.60
Total cost for 1 passenger $239.60

EWR --> TUS $240 ai 8300 total miles, 2.9cpm 5 segments

Newark (EWR) to Tucson (TUS) - Fri, May 4
United Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH) - Fri, May 4
United 197 Dep: 7:45AM Arr: 10:48AM 4h 3m Boeing 767 Economy (G)

Layover in IAH 3h 57m

United Houston (IAH) to Portland (PDX) - Fri, May 4
United 1552 Dep: 2:45PM Arr: 5:19PM 4h 34m Boeing 737 Economy (G)

Stop in PDX 1h 5m

United Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) - Fri, May 4
United 1552 Dep: 6:24PM Arr: 8:10PM 1h 46m Boeing 737 Economy (G)
Layover in SFO 1h 15m

United San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) - Fri, May 4
United 6205 Dep: 9:25PM Arr: 11:24PM 1h 59m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS

Tucson (TUS) to Newark (EWR) - Sat, May 5
United Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco (SFO) - Sat, May 5
United 6439 Dep: 5:49AM Arr: 8:15AM 2h 26m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS Layover in SFO 1h 1m

United San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) - Sat, May 5
United 161 Dep: 9:16AM Arr: 3:05PM 3h 49m Boeing 737 Economy (G)

Layover in IAH 2h 40m

United Houston (IAH) to Newark (EWR) - Sat, May 5
United 168 Dep: 5:45PM Arr: 10:21PM 3h 36m Boeing 737 Economy (G)


Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $239.60
Total cost for 1 passenger $239.60

what routing construction did you use to book this?

what routing construction did you use to book this?

i forced matrix for 3+ stops and that's what i got

i forced matrix for 3+ stops and that's what i got

Ok, but how did you construct it on .bomb/nuke to be able to book this itin?

Edit: Unless you didn't book it. In which case, did you see if it WAS bookable on .bomb?

Ok, but how did you construct it on .bomb/nuke to be able to book this itin?

Edit: Unless you didn't book it. In which case, did you see if it WAS bookable on .bomb?

Without having tried it, you can try booking it as a multicity itinerary and either list every connection or every other connection. I've done this on Orbitz and Expedia in the past, too.

Ok, but how did you construct it on .bomb/nuke to be able to book this itin?

Edit: Unless you didn't book it. In which case, did you see if it WAS bookable on .bomb?

i did not book it for myself. after matrix went to .bomb. multi city and got to "enter" payment page. i believe that i was told it was also bookable on orbitz (but i didnt confirm it)

And I thought I would finally learn how to book these very multi-city itineraries.. Couldn't do it on .bomb or big O. Doh!

And I thought I would finally learn how to book these very multi-city itineraries.. Couldn't do it on .bomb or big O. Doh!

Kayak also has a fair decent tool to lay out multi-city itineraries. Then it will usually transfer you to .bomb or one of the other engines to book. I've done it a few times with fairly good success

I tried this routing before I booked, but I was unable to book on .bomb, by calling, or on O. As of my last post, two of the legs no longer had G availability, according to the rep on the phone.


EWR --> TUS $240 ai 8300 total miles, 2.9cpm 5 segments

Newark (EWR) to Tucson (TUS) - Fri, May 4
United Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH) - Fri, May 4
United 197 Dep: 7:45AM Arr: 10:48AM 4h 3m Boeing 767 Economy (G)

Layover in IAH 3h 57m

United Houston (IAH) to Portland (PDX) - Fri, May 4
United 1552 Dep: 2:45PM Arr: 5:19PM 4h 34m Boeing 737 Economy (G)

Stop in PDX 1h 5m

United Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) - Fri, May 4
United 1552 Dep: 6:24PM Arr: 8:10PM 1h 46m Boeing 737 Economy (G)
Layover in SFO 1h 15m

United San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) - Fri, May 4
United 6205 Dep: 9:25PM Arr: 11:24PM 1h 59m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS

Tucson (TUS) to Newark (EWR) - Sat, May 5
United Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco (SFO) - Sat, May 5
United 6439 Dep: 5:49AM Arr: 8:15AM 2h 26m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS Layover in SFO 1h 1m

United San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) - Sat, May 5
United 161 Dep: 9:16AM Arr: 3:05PM 3h 49m Boeing 737 Economy (G)

Layover in IAH 2h 40m

United Houston (IAH) to Newark (EWR) - Sat, May 5
United 168 Dep: 5:45PM Arr: 10:21PM 3h 36m Boeing 737 Economy (G)


Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $239.60
Total cost for 1 passenger $239.60