Airfare Predictions

[lbrlwyr]

We have just booked our villa for STJ (june 21-28) and are starting to look for reasonable flights from the Washington, DC area.

Last year, we paid about $350 r/t for a direct flight on United. However, this year (so far) the cheapest I have found has been $480 on american w/1 stop in SJU(the same direct flight from united came up as $550). This was quite a sticker shock for most of us in our group.

Can anyone give me some advice (or at least their best guess) on whether I should hold on to and see if prices some down a little? Or do people think prices will just go up from here?

Thanks,
Eric

[waterguy]

This is the first itme I used Yapta.com and they just saved me 146.50 per ticket for my April trip. So what ever you book at tag it with yapta and you might get a refund or voucher.
Tom

[Ksea]

Eric, Did you try cheaptickets.com? I see a Delta flight for $451. 6/21 - 6/28 right? A different route than Im used to, but not bad times really.

[wvcatfan1]

We have just booked our villa for STJ (june 21-28) and are starting to look for reasonable flights from the Washington, DC area.

Last year, we paid about $350 r/t for a direct flight on United. However, this year (so far) the cheapest I have found has been $480 on american w/1 stop in SJU(the same direct flight from united came up as $550). This was quite a sticker shock for most of us in our group.

Can anyone give me some advice (or at least their best guess) on whether I should hold on to and see if prices some down a little? Or do people think prices will just go up from here?

Thanks,
Eric

Try Spirit Air. I booked round trip for 2 at $456 out of DCA

[JC]

Tom...I second your YAPTA suggestion. I have had really good luck with them. For my purpose...it's the best site goin'!

Jen
14 & Out...

[lbrlwyr]

Spirit Air wants $586 r/t. Ouch!!

I tried Yapta and the best flight I found right now is $510. I think I may wait this out a week or two to see if rates fall. I certainly don't think they can go much higher!?! If they do, I am be getting a surfboard and I will start my paddling now.

[jayseadee]

Tag the flights with Yapta. You'll get an email alert if the fare changes, either up or down.

[waterguy]

Or do as I did book the flight tag them and then if they go down you get your refund if they go up you don't have to worry

[lbrlwyr]

It is a very interesting idea -- I really don't want to be stuck with a credit I may/may not use but I guess it is better than overpaying and getting nothing out of it if prices drop.

[waterguy]

Airfare your not going to use. With 300 coming back I can plan another trip to STJ

[Shari]

I had to pay $500 out of CVG. Our rates are always higher (Delta hub), but geez, isn't July the off season!?! I tagged with Yapta, so we'll see. . .

[Randy in MD]

The summer rates WILL come down. It's too early for the airlines to publish summer fare sales yet, but by April they will. Bide your time... I check AA.com every day and that's how I found (in January) a $210/RT from DCA to STT for March. The natural inclination is to try to wrap up every part of your trip planning early, but patience usually pays off with airfares when you have this much time before your trip.

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[Nancy_B]

Randy and SJfromNJ, when do you think they'll come down? I haven't booked my USAirways direct from PHL for May 10th yet because it's been hanging tough at 496...I'm tracking on Yapta but was thinking that I'd book by the end of this month. Should I wait longer?

NancyB

[mia]

I agree with Randy....especially considering the many flights he took while building Reef Madness. I think this may qualify him as an expert.