DELTA / AIR FRANCE: LOS ANGELES – THE MALDIVES. $770. ROUNDTRIP, INCLUDING ALL TAXES

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Sunset, The One & Only Resort Reethi Rah, Maldives – Photo: Sarah_Ackerman via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• November 9th – 18th

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from November – early December.  A Sunday stay is required. Must purchase at least 7 days in advance of departure

• Please note that while this fare is valid at time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare is likely gone.

How to Search for Availability

• This is just to search for availability. To buy your tickets, scroll down to “How to Buy” section of this post

• Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and use the following search criteria:

  • Origin: LAX

  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:

    • Routing Codes: DL DL

    • Extension Codes: -overnight

  • Destination:  MLE

  • Return Advanced Routing Code:

    • Routing Codes: DL DL

    • Extension Codes:

  • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)

  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”

  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)

• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software

• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

• The ITA search page should be like below when all values are inputted

 

 

• You cannot buy tickets using ITA. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• V

Routing:

• LAX – CDG (Paris) – MLE (Male, Maldives) – CMB (Colombo) – CDG – LAX

Stopover:

• Not permitted

• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

Air France is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and Delta partner. Mileage earning with Delta is as follows:

• Miles Flown: 22,197 miles or 3.5 cents per mile

• Elite Qualifying Miles: 22,197 miles

• Redeemable Miles: 5,549 miles

How to Buy:

• Book on Google Flights with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.

  • Google Flights will give links to book on either Delta or Air France. You will earn Delta SkyMiles regardless of which is used

 

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database

• Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). $1USD = 15.43 MVR

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases

• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion

• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

• How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges

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