Maritimes + New England best fares to Orlando (Post em)

[DisneyFreak06]

I have noticed while searching for our vacation in March 2013 that Airtransat has direct flights out of Halifax.

I noticed that too, and then I researched them a little bit. I would do it for just me, but I don't think my brother in law or my nephew would be comfortable in their seats. And I am sure I'd be over their weight restrictions on my luggage! Thank you though!

 

[fitislandgirl]

I posted on this thread a few times. In the end we bit the bullet and decided to fly out of Charlottetown. Our tickets were $533 a person. So excited to be going in 23 days!!!

 

[DisneyFreak06]

I posted on this thread a few times. In the end we bit the bullet and decided to fly out of Charlottetown. Our tickets were $533 a person. So excited to be going in 23 days!!!

That's a great price out of Charlottetown! I prefer to fly out of Charlottetown, but it's easier with the 2 pre-schoolers to not have to worry about extra airports, so the direct flight becomes an option. When I went in July we got our flights for $470 out of Charlottetown! I couldn't believe it. Anything under $550 I consider a good price.

 

[fitislandgirl]

Yes we were very happy to get that price! We stopped by CAA this afternoon during lunch break and got our Magical Express tickets and package *eekk* I'm like a little kid, I want to go NOW lol.

That's a great price out of Charlottetown! I prefer to fly out of Charlottetown, but it's easier with the 2 pre-schoolers to not have to worry about extra airports, so the direct flight becomes an option. When I went in July we got our flights for $470 out of Charlottetown! I couldn't believe it. Anything under $550 I consider a good price.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Yes we were very happy to get that price! We stopped by CAA this afternoon during lunch break and got our Magical Express tickets and package *eekk* I'm like a little kid, I want to go NOW lol.

Have fun! I do that little "eek" all the time when planning a trip!

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Try this ... Airtransat via flightnetwork.com

Departing Flight Information - Friday, March 15, 2013
Air Transat
Flight 912
Departs: Fri Mar 15 8:40am
Halifax, NS - Halifax International (YHZ) Arrives: Fri Mar 15 11:35am
Orlando, FL - Orlando International (MCO)
Returning Flight Information - Friday, March 22, 2013
Air Transat
Flight 913
Departs: Fri Mar 22 12:25pm
Orlando, FL - Orlando International (MCO) Arrives: Fri Mar 22 4:55pm
Halifax, NS - Halifax International (YHZ)

Ticket Price (CAD)
Adult Fare: 1x$118.01
Adult Taxes & Surcharges: 1x$279.17
Total: $397.18 CAD

This is also available for the April 5th to 12th and then the 12th to the 19th! Plus the 19th to the 26th.

 

[Applemomma]

I pulled the trigger Friday and booked Delta for Nov 29 retuning Dec 8th out of Halifax for $983 total for two of us. That's a bit more then I paid a few years ago on Continental but I could live with the price.

I had been waiting for United to drop their prices and they did on Friday from $493 to $367 per person BUT that didn't include taxes and fees (they seem to be the only ones that don't show you the full fare on the web site!) but even then it was within $1 of Delta. The flight down wouldn't have been too bad but since the merge with Continental their return flights seem to be awful...sorry I don't want to have to be at the Orlando airport at 6-7 in the morning or fly into Newark, only to fly to Chicago and THEN to Halifax. With Delta we don't leave until a very civilized 2:15 in the afternoon

 

[RainbowsMist]

Try this ... Airtransat via flightnetwork.com

Departing Flight Information - Friday, March 15, 2013
Air Transat
Flight 912
Departs: Fri Mar 15 8:40am
Halifax, NS - Halifax International (YHZ) Arrives: Fri Mar 15 11:35am
Orlando, FL - Orlando International (MCO)
Returning Flight Information - Friday, March 22, 2013
Air Transat
Flight 913
Departs: Fri Mar 22 12:25pm
Orlando, FL - Orlando International (MCO) Arrives: Fri Mar 22 4:55pm
Halifax, NS - Halifax International (YHZ)

Ticket Price (CAD)
Adult Fare: 1x$118.01
Adult Taxes & Surcharges: 1x$279.17
Total: $397.18 CAD

This is also available for the April 5th to 12th and then the 12th to the 19th! Plus the 19th to the 26th.

Ugh!!! Why couldn't this be Friday March 8th!!

I found flights yesterday on Flight Network. Was extremely excited going through the booking process, only to get to waiting for my confirmation number, and received the dreaded: "Unfortunately we are unable to process your request, the flights you've selected is no longer available"

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Rainbowmist:

The best I see involves being on the road longer than you want. JETBLUE

6 travelers roundtrip: Boston, MA (BOS) to Orlando, FL (MCO)
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Departing Flight #945
BOS
MCO
3/6 5:20PM
3/6 8:37PM
Returning Flight #950
MCO
BOS
3/20 6:00AM
3/20 8:55AM

Airfare
Fare:
$174.00 x 6 = $1,044.00
Taxes & Fees
$129.60
Total:
$1,173.60

When can you leave Halifax and when do you need to be home?

 

[RainbowsMist]

Rainbowmist:

The best I see involves being on the road longer than you want. JETBLUE

6 travelers roundtrip: Boston, MA (BOS) to Orlando, FL (MCO)
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Departing Flight #945
BOS
MCO
3/6 5:20PM
3/6 8:37PM
Returning Flight #950
MCO
BOS
3/20 6:00AM
3/20 8:55AM

Airfare
Fare:
$174.00 x 6 = $1,044.00
Taxes & Fees
$129.60
Total:
$1,173.60

When can you leave Halifax and when do you need to be home?

It seems the downside of going on a cruise....sooo restricted on flight departure. We'd preferably like to fly Saturday March 9th, but could do the 8th. And can fly into FLL, MIA, MCO or PBI..lol We're somewhat flexible. We were planning on our return being Monday March 25th (Monday seem to be the cheaper day to come back). I've never had this much problems finding flights before.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Best I see so far is BOS to MCO and back on JetBlue.

Departing Flight #959
BOS
MCO
3/9 8:50PM
3/9 11:57PM
Returning Flight #950
MCO
BOS
3/26 6:00AM
3/26 8:55AM

Airfare
Fare:
$216.00 x 6 = $1,296.00
Taxes & Fees
$129.60
Total:
$1,425.60

No bag fees ... gets you into MCO at midnight (I know, not that great), but gets you into Boston very early on the 26th ... 12 hour drive to get home. But the price is good.

 

[RainbowsMist]

Best I see so far is BOS to MCO and back on JetBlue.

Departing Flight #959
BOS
MCO
3/9 8:50PM
3/9 11:57PM
Returning Flight #950
MCO
BOS
3/26 6:00AM
3/26 8:55AM

Airfare
Fare:
$216.00 x 6 = $1,296.00
Taxes & Fees
$129.60
Total:
$1,425.60

No bag fees ... gets you into MCO at midnight (I know, not that great), but gets you into Boston very early on the 26th ... 12 hour drive to get home. But the price is good.

Wow Ted, that is awesome...thank you so much!

I do have a couple of questions for you as I know you've flown with SW out of Manchester before. They are set to release their next set of dates in a week. Based on previous years how do you feel the prices will compare? Do you know if they typically increase their fares for our March Break? I've been watching their priced into FLL and they look good "so far"..

Also, we cruise out of Miami the Sunday March 10th. We have no problem renting a car and driving down if we get better prices into MCO. We've only ever stayed offsite before, but do know our way around very well. Can you recommend a hotel to crash for the night if we choose to go this way? We were hoping to fly into FLL or MIA but for that price MCO may be the way to go. We're definitely flying back from MCO as we're staying for a week post cruise.

Thanks so much for your time and effort

*Side note: I went on JetBlue's website and can't seem to come up with that price you found. Cheapest I can find is $1737.60 for 6 people.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

They (SW and others) do tend to have a price bubble when there is high demand. Clearly March 9th is a peak ... so I don't know what SW will do.

I have used priceline to get the MCO Marriott, but remember that Priceline can't be cancelled. I think I paid $45 for one night. I am actually thinking of staying at the airport on Feb 24th, since we arrive at 9pm, but I have to see when free dining starts ... so I don't want to lock up my plans.

I would simply keep an eye open for the best rate ... since you will like need 2 rooms. If i see anything within the next few months, I can give you a heads.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

You do have 6 people right? I used 6 adults and picket the $145 fare for the 9th and the $93 fare for the 26th. Match my flights! 959 down and 950 return!

Still get this ....

BOS
MCO
3/9 8:50 PM
3/9 11:57 PM
Returning Flight #950
MCO
BOS
3/26 6:00 AM
3/26 8:55 AM

Airfare (Fare restrictions)
Fare:
$216.00 x 6 = $1,296.00
Taxes & Fees
$129.60
Total:
$1,425.60

 

[RainbowsMist]

You do have 6 people right? I used 6 adults and picket the $145 fare for the 9th and the $93 fare for the 26th. Match my flights! 959 down and 950 return!

Still get this ....

BOS
MCO
3/9 8:50 PM
3/9 11:57 PM
Returning Flight #950
MCO
BOS
3/26 6:00 AM
3/26 8:55 AM

Airfare (Fare restrictions)
Fare:
$216.00 x 6 = $1,296.00
Taxes & Fees
$129.60
Total:
$1,425.60

OK this is just weird because the cheapest I am seeing for the 26th is $145...there is no $93

 

[Ted in Halifax]

I just tried oneway on jet blue for 6 adults MCO to BOS for the 26th and it was 93!

 

[RainbowsMist]

I just tried oneway on jet blue for 6 adults MCO to BOS for the 26th and it was 93!

Found the problem...you used the 26th....it's the 25th we need. But thank you for trying

 

[Ted in Halifax]

I will keep looking, just in case!

 

[dennise]

Booked our return flights with AC on April 20, $453.50, taxes in for direct flights MCO to YHZ. Leave at 10:30 am. Now to find flights on the April 10th to get there. We may possible fly in elsewhere and do some travelling before we get to Orlando. Car rental drop off fees are a real killer when you pick up in another state.

 

[3monkeymomma]

I'm hoping for a good deal when we go next fall. We booked with CAA last year and got flights for 5 people from halifax to orlando for just over $1700.