Frequent Flyers: NYC to MCO in August - The DIS Discussion Forums

Girls1 · 04-26-2012, 12:54 PM

Last year we paid about $270 per person ($1083 total) for 1 stop flights with short layovers in Georgia on Delta. We travelled on the 21st of August and were scheduled to return on the 28th. I had watched prices for about 1 or 2 weeks and I booked not even 5 weeks in advance of the flight.

This year, we are planning to fly out on the 17th of August, returning on the 26th. For non-stop flights, I saw fares for $303. That was in the beginning of the week. Today,the fare is $330! I know I would be comparing apples to oranges in terms of 1 stop flight vs non-stop flights in two different years. And I'm not a frequent flyer,this will only be my second time. But it seems like the outbound fare may be decent. All the other airlines are at least $320 and over per person.

My question is should I go ahead and book the outbound and wait and see about the return fare?

I would hate for them to go up anymore.
We need to be on non-stop flights because my DD hates transferring planes and is afraid of flying. We got stuck in Florida during the hurricane and were re-booked on a non-stop flight. She preferred getting one flight over and done with. It was a lot smoother I would say.
Thanks for any help.

Tony NY · 04-26-2012, 01:35 PM

I would wait till a tuesday or wensday to look for a better deal and try using a diffrent airline going and coming sometimes it save to book one way vs round trip. I have always found my best deals on these days

Girls1 · 04-26-2012, 01:45 PM

Thanks. Will keep looking.

francie57 · 04-26-2012, 02:08 PM

Not sure where you are in NY but have you tried Southwest out of Long Island or even Hartford, CT. They don't have baggage fees and the prices are cheaper right now for their non-stops then Delta. We used to fly Delta all the time out of Hartford and they did away with all non-stops and their fares for 1 stop flights is over $500. We are trying SW for the first time and the fares were much better. Check out SW and even JetBlue.

Mish · 04-26-2012, 02:14 PM

I am going August 18-26 and have been checking everyday and the prices have been so crazy between $400-$500. Last week I was able to get United for $295.00 out of Newark. I have never flown United and have never flown from Newark I hope they are both a good experience. Michelle

Girls1 · 04-26-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by francie57

Not sure where you are in NY but have you tried Southwest out of Long Island or even Hartford, CT. They don't have baggage fees and the prices are cheaper right now for their non-stops then Delta. We used to fly Delta all the time out of Hartford and they did away with all non-stops and their fares for 1 stop flights is over $500. We are trying SW for the first time and the fares were much better. Check out SW and even JetBlue.

We're in NYC. Checked out South West out of Hartford and it comes out to a bit more than Delta.

Jet Blue always is almost $2,000 for the four of us. It seems like the fares are high in general, but Delta is way on top so far. Our dates are kind of set in stone due to the children's summer activities and school starting in September. I won't be looking around much longer, because there is no way I'm buying if it increases to $350 or so.

Girls1 · 04-26-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mish

I am going August 18-26 and have been checking everyday and the prices have been so crazy between $400-$500. Last week I was able to get United for $295.00 out of Newark. I have never flown United and have never flown from Newark I hope they are both a good experience. Michelle

$295 is only for your outbound flight right? No return flight ticket yet?

Tony NY · 04-26-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mish

I am going August 18-26 and have been checking everyday and the prices have been so crazy between $400-$500. Last week I was able to get United for $295.00 out of Newark. I have never flown United and have never flown from Newark I hope they are both a good experience. Michelle

I fly out of EWR all the time it not bad at all compard to JFK you on the runway for no more the 20 min compard to JFK where it hit or missed @ 20 min to 45min lolz

Mish · 04-26-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Girls1

$295 is only for your outbound flight right? No return flight ticket yet?

No that was RT, and i got 6 tickets at that price. We are leaving on a 6:30 a.m. flight and coming home on at i think 6:30 p.m.. Michelle

Mish · 04-27-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony NY

I fly out of EWR all the time it not bad at all compard to JFK you on the runway for no more the 20 min compard to JFK where it hit or missed @ 20 min to 45min lolz

Do you drive to the airport and if you do were do you leave your car? Michelle

shoney · 04-27-2012, 08:54 AM

Have you tried using www.kayak.com

It looks like non-stop are around 265 per ticket for your dates.

In Feb, I was able to get non stop round trip tix for 200.00, but had to use 2 different airlines...jfk- delta going down and jetblue going back to JFK. I never would have thought of that....kayak puts the cheapest ways together!
Just watch airports...some of their combos went in and out of different airports, which wouldn't work for us because we drive to the airport!

MrsNick · 04-27-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mish

Do you drive to the airport and if you do were do you leave your car? Michelle

I know this wasn't directed at me, but if we drive to EWR we park at Vista. Always able to get a coupon so not paying sticker price. Completely gated, 24 hour patrol. Shuttle is always quick to/from terminal. Helpful staff. Enter through the HoJo's entry.

Girls1 · 04-28-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mish

No that was RT, and i got 6 tickets at that price. We are leaving on a 6:30 a.m. flight and coming home on at i think 6:30 p.m.. Michelle

Great fare! The prices just keep going up now.

Tony NY · 04-28-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mish

Do you drive to the airport and if you do were do you leave your car? Michelle

No I take a limo round trip it easer then parking the car and fighting traffic lol you know how that goes lol pluse When I arive back 11pm I dont fell like driving home lol

I have parked AviStar they are grat they always have the car runing with the AC on for me and in the winter they clean off the snow off the car for you . Onces they even washed it for me at no extar cost they said the birds had a feild day on so they clean the car for me @ LGA...

04-26-2012, 12:54 PM	#1
Girls1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 163	Frequent Flyers: NYC to MCO in August Last year we paid about $270 per person ($1083 total) for 1 stop flights with short layovers in Georgia on Delta. We travelled on the 21st of August and were scheduled to return on the 28th. I had watched prices for about 1 or 2 weeks and I booked not even 5 weeks in advance of the flight. This year, we are planning to fly out on the 17th of August, returning on the 26th. For non-stop flights, I saw fares for $303. That was in the beginning of the week. Today,the fare is $330! I know I would be comparing apples to oranges in terms of 1 stop flight vs non-stop flights in two different years. And I'm not a frequent flyer,this will only be my second time. But it seems like the outbound fare may be decent. All the other airlines are at least $320 and over per person. My question is should I go ahead and book the outbound and wait and see about the return fare? I would hate for them to go up anymore. We need to be on non-stop flights because my DD hates transferring planes and is afraid of flying. We got stuck in Florida during the hurricane and were re-booked on a non-stop flight. She preferred getting one flight over and done with. It was a lot smoother I would say. Thanks for any help. __________________ Last edited by Girls1; 04-26-2012 at 12:56 PM. Reason: Simplification.

04-26-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
Tony NY Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the city the never sleeps NYC Posts: 459	I would wait till a tuesday or wensday to look for a better deal and try using a diffrent airline going and coming sometimes it save to book one way vs round trip. I have always found my best deals on these days __________________ BC 5/22-5/30 GF 7/11 6/10 Disney land 11/26 - 11/30 contemporay Contempory 09,08 Contempory resort 2007 POR2006 CB Off site 04/02/01

04-26-2012, 01:45 PM	#3
Girls1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 163	Thanks. Will keep looking. __________________

04-26-2012, 02:14 PM	#5
Mish DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mt Vernon, N.Y. Posts: 712	I am going August 18-26 and have been checking everyday and the prices have been so crazy between $400-$500. Last week I was able to get United for $295.00 out of Newark. I have never flown United and have never flown from Newark I hope they are both a good experience. Michelle __________________ Off site 4/1996 * Port Orleans Riverside 11/2001 Polynesian 11/2002 Polynesian Concierge 9/2004 Westgate Vacation Villas 4/2005 POFQ - 10/2006 - Our first MNSSHP * POP-8/2007* All Stars Music 8/2009Disney Magic October 31, 2009POFQ 2/2010* Our first full week at BLT 8/2010 Beach Club 8/2011AKL Villas 8/2011AKL Villas 8/2012

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04-26-2012, 02:08 PM	#4
francie57 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,769	Not sure where you are in NY but have you tried Southwest out of Long Island or even Hartford, CT. They don't have baggage fees and the prices are cheaper right now for their non-stops then Delta. We used to fly Delta all the time out of Hartford and they did away with all non-stops and their fares for 1 stop flights is over $500. We are trying SW for the first time and the fares were much better. Check out SW and even JetBlue.

04-27-2012, 08:54 AM	#11
shoney DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,997	Have you tried using www.kayak.com It looks like non-stop are around 265 per ticket for your dates. In Feb, I was able to get non stop round trip tix for 200.00, but had to use 2 different airlines...jfk- delta going down and jetblue going back to JFK. I never would have thought of that....kayak puts the cheapest ways together! Just watch airports...some of their combos went in and out of different airports, which wouldn't work for us because we drive to the airport!