How to book ITA Matrix found fares?
Jul 18, 2017, 9:01 am
#16
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 90
If you just search for the flights on Expedia or such sites then these fares often come up, but it's sometimes a matter of searching for each individual flight rather than just a round trip or multi-city.
What is better though, is a new tool since the last post: Book with Matrix where you can just copy/paste results from Matrix (instructions are on the site) and it will try to find it for you.
(In your case though, if it's all Delta flights, they should show up just fine on delta.com. I'm seeing them for $785.81 per person there for those dates unless I'm missing something.)
What is better though, is a new tool since the last post: Book with Matrix where you can just copy/paste results from Matrix (instructions are on the site) and it will try to find it for you.
(In your case though, if it's all Delta flights, they should show up just fine on delta.com. I'm seeing them for $785.81 per person there for those dates unless I'm missing something.)
Jul 23, 2017, 6:51 am
#17
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TLV now - formerly LAS
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Posts: 7,356
If you just search for the flights on Expedia or such sites then these fares often come up, but it's sometimes a matter of searching for each individual flight rather than just a round trip or multi-city.
What is better though, is a new tool since the last post: Book with Matrix where you can just copy/paste results from Matrix (instructions are on the site) and it will try to find it for you.
(In your case though, if it's all Delta flights, they should show up just fine on delta.com. I'm seeing them for $785.81 per person there for those dates unless I'm missing something.)
What is better though, is a new tool since the last post: Book with Matrix where you can just copy/paste results from Matrix (instructions are on the site) and it will try to find it for you.
(In your case though, if it's all Delta flights, they should show up just fine on delta.com. I'm seeing them for $785.81 per person there for those dates unless I'm missing something.)
Aug 1, 2017, 11:18 am
#18
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 96
I have a question about how ITA Matrix projects fares out beyond 331 days. The reason why I'm asking is that I'm looking at their "Flexible Dates" projection and I see the flight I'm tracking with a decent fare on Wed (tickets available), Thu (tickets available through the airline) and Fri (tickets not yet available), but it jumps $1000 on Sat, Sun, Mon, etc. It is important for me to know whether those projections are in any way real or are they just complete nonsense - in other words, will the projection tomorrow show decent fares on Thur, Fri and Sat, and then jump on Sun; or am I looking at a real jump in price?
Aug 22, 2017, 1:11 pm
#19
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Location: MCI
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Add me to the list of people trying to get an ITA Matrix fare to actually book.
I've tried bookwithmatrix: it leads me to Flight Network and Priceline, but neither of them can actually book it.
I've tried Hipmunk. It doubles the fare.
I've tried all sorts of Momondo/Kayak/Hopper/Orbitz/etc. searches.
Not a fuel dump, mistake fare, or other trick. Just a straightforward Y trip for which ITA suggests that a bunch of different options should exist. Airlines involved are AC, TK, and UA...with the bulk on TK. (MCI-FCO R/T flexible dates late April is the complete route.)
Anything I'm missing? The ITA fare is simply what I'd call an "okay" fare ($800 R/T). Other search engines are showing sky-high fares ($1200+, or hacker fares with multiple PNRs to keep it lower).
Doesn't seem like this one should really be all that hard... Thoughts?
I've tried bookwithmatrix: it leads me to Flight Network and Priceline, but neither of them can actually book it.
I've tried Hipmunk. It doubles the fare.
I've tried all sorts of Momondo/Kayak/Hopper/Orbitz/etc. searches.
Not a fuel dump, mistake fare, or other trick. Just a straightforward Y trip for which ITA suggests that a bunch of different options should exist. Airlines involved are AC, TK, and UA...with the bulk on TK. (MCI-FCO R/T flexible dates late April is the complete route.)
Anything I'm missing? The ITA fare is simply what I'd call an "okay" fare ($800 R/T). Other search engines are showing sky-high fares ($1200+, or hacker fares with multiple PNRs to keep it lower).
Doesn't seem like this one should really be all that hard... Thoughts?
Jan 21, 2018, 5:59 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 167
Thanks
Jan 21, 2018, 8:58 am
#21
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Odds of course can be better with further out flights, but never perfect.
Feb 21, 2018, 10:00 am
#23
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Glad to see this bumped. Is there still no real solid answer on how to book ITA fares?
In my case, I'm pretty sure I wasn't looking at a flight where someone snagged the last seat. I fundamentally can't ever find certain fares that I find listed on ITA.
Things that shouldn't be crazy-hard to book. MCI-YYZ-IST-(Europe) is one common example that shows up in ITA but doesn't seem to be bookable anywhere.
In my case, I'm pretty sure I wasn't looking at a flight where someone snagged the last seat. I fundamentally can't ever find certain fares that I find listed on ITA.
Things that shouldn't be crazy-hard to book. MCI-YYZ-IST-(Europe) is one common example that shows up in ITA but doesn't seem to be bookable anywhere.
Feb 22, 2018, 2:28 am
#24
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 167
The most efficient solution I've found (for my specific needs) is to buy at the Airport ticketing desk.
Total price is around 40 Swiss francs above the price displayed by ITA Matrix, and includes 60 francs ticketing fee.
Another option is to use PropellerTravel (fee is 25£ up to four segments, 35£ for six).
Total price is around 40 Swiss francs above the price displayed by ITA Matrix, and includes 60 francs ticketing fee.
Another option is to use PropellerTravel (fee is 25£ up to four segments, 35£ for six).
May 21, 2018, 11:05 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 167
Glad to see this bumped. Is there still no real solid answer on how to book ITA fares?
In my case, I'm pretty sure I wasn't looking at a flight where someone snagged the last seat. I fundamentally can't ever find certain fares that I find listed on ITA.
Things that shouldn't be crazy-hard to book. MCI-YYZ-IST-(Europe) is one common example that shows up in ITA but doesn't seem to be bookable anywhere.
In my case, I'm pretty sure I wasn't looking at a flight where someone snagged the last seat. I fundamentally can't ever find certain fares that I find listed on ITA.
Things that shouldn't be crazy-hard to book. MCI-YYZ-IST-(Europe) is one common example that shows up in ITA but doesn't seem to be bookable anywhere.
I'm still looking for a way to get this booked in another currency, but apart from this I'm happy.
Jul 8, 2018, 9:58 am
#26
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Plat
Posts: 754
I am seeing United P class availability in ITA Matrix, and in Expert Mode on United.com, but in Advanced Search if I put in P class United.com comes back with requested fare class not available. It only shows Z class fares, which are more expensive. Any Ideas?
May 10, 2019, 11:24 pm
#27
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 39
Just to update - I was able to book at ITA Matrix fare using BookWithMatrix that sent me to FlightNetwork. Only way I could find the fare, and it was as listed in Matrix. Thank You! I am not able to use the "... super simple directions in ITA Power Tools Thread to do it yourself and support the original developers of this trick..." noted of July 23, 2017 unfortunately. I think it was a 404 error.
If those "simply directions" still work it would be great to repost the link please. TIA.
If those "simply directions" still work it would be great to repost the link please. TIA.