Cheepest time to buy airline tickets

[RN01]

We are going to DW Jan 16-23. Would like to fly Airtran(cheepest rates I've seen so far) from Indy to Orlando. Right now the tickets are approx $78 one way. Will they get cheeper or more expensive as it gets closer? I think it's a good price right now but will it get cheeper?

 

[WishIwerethere]

I've seen rates as low as $58 and $63 base rates before taxes/fees, but if $78 is for a nonstop and is the price with taxes and fees, I'd grab it.

 

[VAgal76]

The rule of thumb is book what you feel is a good deal. It could be gone pretty quickly. I can only remark about my experience here in Virginia. I get the best deals from Airtran when they first release their schedule and 2-3 months out. I didn't wait to book our October flights since they were so competitively priced to begin with.

 

[PoohsFan1]

We always like to wait on buying our tickets. However, for our December trip we went ahead and bought them now. We too are flying Airtran and the flight schedule and rate was too hard to pass up. I guess it can be considered luck, because like one pp has mentioned, rates change each minute. You just have to keep looking, but make sure you are confident with your choice before pulling the trigger....

 

[TheWog]

If you think it is a good price then buy it. You just never know.

 

[Missytara]

Grab - I did the same thing three months ago when I booked mine through Airtran - I got $172.00 roundtrip, non-stop both ways. It is now up to $353.00.

And I am traveling down on Thanksgiving weekend; my dad almost fell out of his chair when I told him the price I got. He laughed and advised I call and make sure I am not sitting on the wing!!!