Air fare higher in the Summer?

[Donnasculpts]

Can anyone explain why airfares actually seem to be so much higher in the middle of the Summer versus Spring or Winter? If I want to travel next week from Florida I can find fares all day long for under $300. Looking in July...$500-700! It's low season. Shouldn't the fares be lower?

[mahofan]

I agree 100%! So when I booked our air yesterday with Delta, I ask. Lady told me it's because school is out and it's peak for family travel. So if it makes you feel better, we paid over 950 from TN. Just book it!

[equineannie]

Vacation season in US means rip off...just like gasoline prices going up in summer.

[rpurkey]

I would also check on a regular basis. I have been looking at airfares the last week or so for our upcoming trip in March 2017. On Delta a week ago they were $1,000-$1,100. Last night they were $1,450!!! Today they are back down to $1,180. Crazy!

[scoob]

How about a drive to Atlanta or Charlotte for a non stop ?
Not sure how many hours drive it is for you..
We have driven to JFK (4hours) for a nice cheap fare..
Lazy ,with my gang now..
$ 621 RT from Syr in Feb. .. 11 nights
Scoob