American has matched many of the fares included in Southwest’s latest systemwide sale. Fares start at $96 round-trip, and cities include Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Nashville.

American’s sale is spotty. Southwest beat its Dallas/Las Vegas fare, Alaska offered a lower San Francisco/Los Angeles fare, and American itself, AirTran, and Northwest topped the sale price for travel between Philadelphia and Miami. Southwest offered similar fares for the Chicago/Nashville and Los Angeles/Chicago routes, and Northwest also matched the latter. Northwest offered the same price for travel between Baltimore and Santa Barbara. American is facing a lot of competition from Southwest and other airlines, so be sure to compare prices before you book.

The deal

Travel is valid from March 31 through June 25.

American’s deal will likely end on April 17, the same day Southwest’s sale expires. Book at least 14 days in advance. The cheapest fares are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and up to a two-day minimum stay may be required.

Best sample round-trip fares, not including additional taxes and fees, are:$96 between Chicago, IL and Nashville, TN on American$108 between San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA on American$168 between Philadelphia, PA and Miami, FL on American$198 between Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL on American$218 between Dallas, TX and Las Vegas, NV on American$258 between Baltimore, MD and Santa Barbara, CA on AmericanAll prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

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You can use our price-comparison tool to check for the lowest airfares from multiple travel providers, or go directly to American’s website.

Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or dates. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the lowest fares. Blackout dates and additional restrictions may apply.

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