Playing the waiting game trip #6!

[nancyr84]

Usually I book our flight as soon as I book the Villa. I may wait a month or 2 but I always want a particular flight so I bite the bullet. This time (trip in June) with prices high I am planning on waiting. What's everyone's feelings on prices up or down? We are flying from Pittsburgh. No direct flights.
Nancy

[mnfun2bme]

We booked our December trip in March ( a very special honeymoon trip with 3 generations). We booked because we were using frequent fliers. I have had YAPTA babysitting the flight since then and this week was the lowest it has gone $740/pp from Minneapolis to STT through ATL. When we booked the flights they were $796/pp and have gone well into the $800's but went to their lowest just this past week. We leave on December 14.

YAPTA is a great site. Also, try checking the BING travel predictor and see if it recommends to buy now or to wait.

Good luck!!

[Xislandgirl]

I buy flights when I see flight times I like at a price that I am comfortable with. I know that they may go down, but they may also go up and they also may sell out. You never really know.

[jayseadee]

It's a crap shoot

I agree with X - I usually book when I see a flight I like. If they flights go down, you may have an opportunity to get a credit.

It also depends on how many in your party and the time of June. Although, off season, I think later in June flights may book faster as more summer vacations start.

Keep an eye on flights that you like and see how quickly they fill.

[KTinTX]

We fly from Houston, which might as well be Idaho or Alaska for what they charge from here...but I digress. We have always visited in June. The latest I have purchased airfare is January. Except for one year, 2008, I don't think I've ever gotten a great deal. I do have a specific flight that we try to make, so that plays a small role. I will say that I have already purchased for next June. Coach was so high that I bought 1st class for only $200 more. It's our 20th anniversary so why not. I did this two years ago at the last minute where I upgraded for only $150 per person for the entire trip.