DELTA: NEW YORK – ST. MAARTEN. $218 (BASIC ECONOMY) / $278 (REGULAR ECONOMY). ROUNDTRIP, INCLUDING ALL TAXES

A good sale for nonstop service to St. Maarten 

The $278 fare is the regular fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment.

Delta also have a $218 fare but it is a Basic Economy fare. Delta Basic Economy fares do not include advance seat assignment, changes, cancellations and boards last. In addition, it does not earn any miles

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St. Maarten – Photo: Benjamin Reed via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• February 9th – 15th

• 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 until March. Availability is limited. 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: JFK

  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:

    • Routing Codes: DL

    • Extension Codes:

      • This is instructing ITA to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Priceline and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.

  • Destination:  SXM

  • Return Advanced Routing Code:

    • Routing Codes: 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

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

• $148

Routing:

• JFK – SXM (St. Maarten) – JFK

Stopover:

• Not permitted

• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 3,368 miles

• Elite Qualifying Miles: 3,368 miles

• Redeemable Miles: 740 miles

How to Buy:

• Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search.

  • Select the $218 fare from the search results and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to a regular fare for $60 more (or $278 total roundtrip). The regular fare with advance seat assignment and normal size carry-on included

 

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Background Information:

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

• Currency: Dutch Guilder (ANG) $1USD = 1.79 ANG.

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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