Best Time to Book Flights out of Pearson for August

[BORN2LVDISNEY]

Hello everyone, this is my first post and I have a dilemma that I would like some help with.

I will be going to WDW in August, staying 4 nights in Saratoga Springs, followed by 3 nights on DCL. I plan to leave either on August 25 or 26. Currently, Sunwing is offering one way to Orlando for $79. .

My dilemma is on the return flight. Sunwing currently shows on their website flights on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but only up to May 2007. After that, they only have 1 weekly flight outbound on a Sunday, and 1 weekly flight inbound also on a Sunday.

I was told by DCL not to book return flights earlier than noon on the day of disembarkation, Sunday Sept 2, while Sunwing's return flight leaves at 10:30 a.m. I know I won't be able to make Sunwing's Sunday flight. I have called Sunwing to see if they will have more flights throughout that week but they said the September schedule won't be out until March.

Should I catch the $79 deal and book the outbound flilght now and hope for something to come up later for Sept 3 return? Does anyone know if Sunwing operates on a similar schedule (Sun/Mon/Wed/Fri) in September? Has anyone gotten a sale from Sunwing in September. What is the likelihood of other airlines (leaving from Pearson) offering one-way seat sales for September later in the year? I am afraid if I hold off booking at least the outbound flight I would miss out on a good deal. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[belle1627]

From someone who works at Pearson airport, and for a charter airline, I can say with 99% certainty that Sunwing will still only have the one flight a week to Orlando in September too.
Sunwing, being a charter carrier, is in the business of flying sunworshippers south during the cold months. Charter carriers drastically reduce their schedules during the months of May-October, just not enough business to justify it.
Try looking into what a one-way back on Air Canada or Westjet is on your departure day. The major carriers now sell their fares as one-ways too without the penalty of not booking a return flight. I know it won't be $79, but when you total the two legs together, you might end up with a somewhat decent price.
Or better yet, fly out of Buffalo!!!, but that a whole other story.
PM if you have any questions.

CDN Prince Charming
(Belle1627's DH)

 

[Scratch42]

Have you considered flying out of the US?

I know that some have made their flights in time but I would not chance it! You never know if you can make it off the ship and then what if there is traffic back to the airport, etc.

j

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Thanks for tip about sunwing in August. I was just about to book through Air Tran through Buffalo for our trip. I was just going to surf through the boards one more time before booking and "Voila" your post lead me to sunwing. So even if I can't help you (although maybe air tran can-they have flights leaving after noon that day) you have certainly helped me.