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This Weekend's Top Airfare Picks

It's the weekend! If you're not spending your days at the beach, why not use your time off to start planning your next adventure? We've got some great deals for you from all over the US, for travel this fall and winter.  As always, if something catches your eye, be sure to book quickly, as fares are constantly changing.

Washington DC - Seattle $217 Nonstop, Roundtrip on Delta, United or Alaska

Seattle Public Market Pikes Place at Night

This fare has been around for awhile, but has expanded it's travel dates. Travel from DC to Seattle for $217 on Alaska, Delta, or United. When I searched, I found seats departing IAD on Tuesday, October 8, returning from SEA on Tuesday, October 15. Travel September 10 through February 12. This is a Basic Economy fare, Main Cabin seats are available for $60 more.

Check out our Washington DC IAD listings for a complete look at our current finds.

Check out our listings to Seattle SEA from all over the US and Canada.

Detroit - Houston $157 Nonstop, Roundtrip, on Delta

Reflection of the Houston Texas skyline

Head to Texas this fall or winter with this great deal from Delta! Fly from Detroit to Houston for $157, beginning in September, with travel valid through April 2020.  When I searched, I found seats for travel departing DTW on Wednesday, November 6, returning from IAH on Wednesday, November 13. This is a Basic Economy fare, Main Cabin seats are available for $70 more.

Check out our Detroit DTW listings for a complete look at our current finds.

Check out our listings to Houston IAH  from all over the US and Canada


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San Francisco - Shanghai $420 Roundtrip, on China Southern

shanghai-night-yuyuan-garden

A great deal for travel to China this fall. Travel from San Francisco to Shanghai for $420 on China Southern. Travel beginning in September, through mid November.  When I searched, I found seats departing CVG on Wednesday, November 6 returning from LAX on Wednesday, November 13.

Check out our San Francisco SFO listings for a complete look at our current finds.

Check out our listings to Shanghai PVG from all over the US and Canada

Oakland - Kauai $358 Roundtrip, Nonstop on Southwest

couple relaxing in Hanalei Bay Resort in Kauai, Hawaii

The internet exploded when Southwest announced new routes to Hawaii this week. While the super cheap introductory fares are long gone, this is still a good deal, flying nonstop from Oakland to Kauai for $358 on Southwest. When I searched, I found seats for travel departing OAK on Tuesday, January 28, returning from LIH on Thursday, February 6. Travel beginning in late January, through early March.

Check out our Oakland OAK listings for a complete look at our current finds.

Check out our listings to Kauai LIH from all over the US and Canada


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New York JFK - Punta Cana $319 Roundtrip, Nonstop on JetBlue

Beautiful-beach-blue-sky-palm-trees

Time to book that relaxing trip to Punta Cana.  Fly from NYC to Punta Cana for $319 on JetBlue. When I searched, I found seats for travel departing JFK on Thursday, November 7, returning from PUJ on Thursday, November 14.  There are other seats available for travel beginning in September, through mid February, perfect for a cold-weather getaway!

Check out our NYC JFK listings for a complete look at our current finds.

Check out our listings to Punta Cana PUJ  from all over the US and Canada.


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