iahphx

Wide open through the end of the schedule. Seems to be available on Avianca, too. I bought it as a vacation fare. I think it earns 75% UA miles: can anyone confirm that? Any other good place to credit it?

A shame because my platinum Copa ConnectMiles status (through a status match) will expire before I fly. I think I could have used a free upgrade on the fare.

danpeake

Thanks. Pretty crappy and long connections to get there from what I'm seeing. But it's a great fare.

venomtrilogy

These look like E fares for Copa, which are good for 50% on UA. I had that on a recent Copa flight too.

iahphx

Not crappy connections at all. Look again. Mine are both under 2 hours. Copa's own website has an efficient interface to see what's available.

The downside is that, with Copa, you pretty much have to fly during the daytime to deep South America. So if you're trying to maximize "days at your destination," it's inefficient. The traditional nonstops tend to be efficient redeyes. Of course, if you have the time, you might prefer Copa's daytime travel.

yuel

I booked this 2 months ago, I choose to have a 22 hr layover in pty too see if I want to come back, both morning flts

iahphx

If you have the time, PTY can be a decent 1-day stopover if you've never visited. The Canal is certainly worth a look.

I was actually going to look if a "real" stopover could be added under the fare rules, but decided to just spend all my time in Chile.

yuel

24hr layover was the longest I could find for the cheap price, so more time for me skiing in August

diamondeye

Do those days work for 11/18 - 27? I don't see those prices.

drvannostren

AV flies their 787 from BOG overnight, only problem is you get to SCL so damn early in the morning and the flight isn't really long enough to get a decent length of sleep.

That said, I'd probably opt for the AV option. I saw it come up as a deal the other day, still kinda sitting on it since I've been to SCL already and living in YVR getting to IAD isn't cheap.

Anyone looked at a way to parlay it to EZE or maybe MVD? I couldn't find anything super cheap from SCL.

iahphx

Personally, I'd pass on this fare if I didn't live within driving distance of IAD. The South America market has changed a bit; there will be reasonable fares from elsewhere. Or use miles.

100% Green

What am I doing wrong? I am looking on google flights with flexible dates for late December and it's coming up as $754 for the dates I want and the cheapest $577 for the dates I don't want.

Sidenote: Can you use United GPU or RPU on e fares on Copa?

Kmxu

My guess is not anymore. You could use them on Copa last year when Copa just changed their FF program. You can search Copa threads.

Kacee

Why guess?

From united.com:

And:

100% Green

Great deal if you can get the RPU to clear on this flight.

Unfortunately I can't find this rate in late December. Anyone know if i'm doing something wrong or if it's jus not available anymore?

Nikongirl

The first $393 fare I see isn't until Jan 2. Not surprised you can't find it around the holidays.