Denver to Orlando What is a Decent Fare and Who Do You Fly?

[scoutsmom99]

Anyone fly out of Denver to Orlando what are your fares like? I'm trying to find my sister a good price on airfare for a trip in Septembr, but i'm not sure what is considered a decent price. Also who do you ususally fly?

Thanks

 

[thelionqueen]

I consider myself an unofficial Denver airfare guru...only because I search and look so often for the best fare.

I can tell you the best fare I've seen in the last year and tell you what we paid. We personally like Ted (United). The flight is non-stop which is an absolute must for me. The seats are a little bigger, great movies and generally on time and relaxing. That said, here's what I have.

The lowest price I've found (traveling in May..somewhat comparable price to Sept. though Sept. will probably be lower)
Frontier Airlines $898.00 for 2 adults 2 children (non-stop) during sale in Dec.
United (Ted) $1100.00 2 adults 2 children (non-stop) regular fare in Nov.

I paid $1400.00 (I know I waited too long..but got scared and booked) for Ted.
HOWEVER, since then, the price has fluctuated and I've received credit vouchers totalling $295.00 (they will refund you the lower price if you find it)
so really my airfare cost $1100.00 ish.

I would check orbitz for fares, then go directly to airlines website if you find one you want. Good luck!

 

[scoutsmom99]

thelionqueen,

Thanks I'm so mad at myself for not calling my sister last night...I found airfare on delta from DEN to MCO for $102.20 (non stop way down stop in ATL on the way home), but this am by the time she got my e-mail it was gone LOL I even printed it out cos I thought it was such a deal.

My sister has flown TED before, but I know she also likes Frontier. Frontier is about $335 right now for non stop flights and I can't remember what TED is at. I'm nervous that if we wait too long the flight will be overly expensive so I'm thinking she will have to book soon.

 

[scoutsmom99]

 

[javaj]

We prefer COS to MCO, but for DEN - MCO, I usually hope for RT fare of around $200 per person. BTW, airfare typically goes up on Thursdays, and Tuesdays/Wednesday are better days to buy airfare (with a 14+ day advance purchase). This isn't a rule, just what is typical.

Oh, and our last 3 DEN-MCO flights have been on Ted.

 

[scoutsmom99]

thanks javaj I knew about the Tuesday into Wednesday thing. Wow $200 would be splendid. Airfare is around 336 or so now so I'm sure we will be booking soon as we would be traveling on a holiday weekend.