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

[Charleyann]

I saw the dates open, but hadn't been watching to that point and didn't recognize a good deal when I saw it. :-( Glad you got it though!

Webworm, I'm in Halifax. We have a two-week break in Feb this year to correspond with the Canada winter games here...last two weeks in Feb. off. (I am usually waaay too cheap to travel during March break!)

Thanks... March breaks starts March 4th . Actually if you dont count the weekend . March 7th.

End of February was same price. Maybe something will come along. Did you try Airtran and Jestblue out of Portland?

 

[fan1080]

Airtran, Portland Maine to Orlando, $158USD RT, travel by Feb 9

Need to add taxes of $26.91. Total is $100.40 each way.

Still a good deal. I've seen this rate before. In fact, the only time we drove to Maine for flights was the same deal. I don't think I've seen them any lower than this for Airtran out of Portland.

 

[coastgirl]

I priced that out too. Too early for us by about a week--I hope the next sale opens up soon!

 

[fan1080]

Deals are starting to pop up. Here's another one:

South West, Manchester to Orlando, $158USD RT, Non Stop, Travel by Feb 8 2011. With taxes/fees, $179.

US Airways, Manchester to Orlando, one stop, $118 RT, travel by Dec 8, 2010. With Taxes/fees, $160.

coastgirl: I think it's just a matter of time before these rates push further into 2011. Keep your fingers crossed.

 

[coastgirl]

Hmm. I've never even checked US Air. There's a new one to add to my "rounds". Thanks!

 

[fan1080]

Hmm. I've never even checked US Air. There's a new one to add to my "rounds". Thanks!

Go to airfarewatchdog and sign up for their email notifications. Eases the research required to find the good deals. You can set departure/arrival airports and they will send out notifications when good deals are released.

 

[mbb]

Go to airfarewatchdog and sign up for their email notifications. Eases the research required to find the good deals. You can set departure/arrival airports and they will send out notifications when good deals are released.

Thanks for the link!!

We snagged JetBlue for $113 OB, and $104 IB, for next weeknd, home on the 13th.

Same flights are now $253, and up.
Both stop at JFK.

We've never flown SW before...did they install /tvs yet?
TVs on JetBlue just make life easier
Pay a smidge more (usually get JB flights for $99 OW)..and the kiddoes are happier

Allegiant out of Bangor?
Anyone try them yet?

 

[fan1080]

Thanks for the link!!

We snagged JetBlue for $113 OB, and $104 IB, for next weeknd, home on the 13th.

Same flights are now $253, and up.
Both stop at JFK.

We've never flown SW before...did they install /tvs yet?
TVs on JetBlue just make life easier
Pay a smidge more (usually get JB flights for $99 OW)..and the kiddoes are happier

Allegiant out of Bangor?
Anyone try them yet?

The only issue with Allegiant is the need for a rental car or other paid-for transfer from Sanford; no Magical Express.

 

[fan1080]

Received an alert today that Air Canada has return fares from Halifax to Orlando or Tampa for $306, travel by Dec 15, 2010.

However, I haven't been able to find that fare when searching Air Canada or other airfare sites.

Just an FYI in case someone wanted to do some more research for this fare.

 

[seasideliz]

Hi all, newbie here,
I wish I found this board a week ago....we booked a trip out of halifax for the Feb holiday and paid through the nose for flights....
We are new to the Maritimes and considered flying out of the US but really were unsure of the drive back and forth before and after the trip and nervous about not making all of the times.
I did find a flight out of Boston to Orlando on AIRTRAN for 5 people for $1000 US flying Feb 10th - and back on the 20th, but once I factored in the gas, drive time and hotels my husband said forget it, just fly out of Halifax... we paid a bit more, but at least we have the flight.
Maybe AIRTRAN is worth looking into for those still looking for flights.

 

[mbb]

Hi all, newbie here,
I wish I found this board a week ago....we booked a trip out of halifax for the Feb holiday and paid through the nose for flights....
We are new to the Maritimes and considered flying out of the US but really were unsure of the drive back and forth before and after the trip and nervous about not making all of the times.
I did find a flight out of Boston to Orlando on AIRTRAN for 5 people for $1000 US flying Feb 10th - and back on the 20th, but once I factored in the gas, drive time and hotels my husband said forget it, just fly out of Halifax... we paid a bit more, but at least we have the flight.
Maybe AIRTRAN is worth looking into for those still looking for flights.

Welcome to the Dis, seasideliz!!

If flights are over $2000 for the 4 of us, we drive, and consider it part of our vacation.
And of course, stop and shop on the way home

We booked points on AC out of YHZ to BOS, and took the Amtrak to Florida....stopping in DC and/or NYC along the way. That's a fun trip

Next trip, we're thinking about driving to DC, and taking the Autotrain.

Love the planning almost as much as the vacation!! LOL

 

[webworm]

In case anyone is interested Delta has a $69.00 fare from MHT - MCO on Feb 15th so with taxes os $90.00. If you return from Tampa there is an $84.00 fare with Continental on Feb 23rd. With taxes is $105.00.

 

[Aubie881]

just booked 4 return flights, portland, maine to orlando, $962,all fees and taxes in.

 

[coastgirl]

Nice fares, guys. Aubie, which airline and when from PWM?

 

[Aubie881]

Delta airlines, departing May 4/11, returning May 13/11. Have been looking for about 2 months fares were anywheres from $280 to $300, so I have been waiting for the price to drop below $250. We have gone down the last 4 years at this time of year and the most we paid was $252 so I knew eventually the price would drop. Checked Tuesday, $269, Wednesday $240, so I booked 4 return flights. Checked again on Thursday just to see, $251. We are doing the 3 day cruise, then staying at OKW for 5 nights.

 

[RainbowsMist]

Really hoping fares for March start coming down (besides the ones for Tues/Wednesdays)..starting to get a little worried
Last year we snagged excellent fares on New Years day with AC non stop to MCO however that was for April/May..this year I'm restricted to March break (give or take a day or two) so we're expanding our departure city to BOS, PWM or MHT..still not looking good. Found an excellent non stop return fare to BOS but really need to find a way there before I can book it!
I'll definitely need a vacation after all this airfare stressing!!

 

[MikeyNS]

Really hoping fares for March start coming down (besides the ones for Tues/Wednesdays)..starting to get a little worried
Last year we snagged excellent fares on New Years day with AC non stop to MCO however that was for April/May..this year I'm restricted to March break (give or take a day or two) so we're expanding our departure city to BOS, PWM or MHT..still not looking good. Found an excellent non stop return fare to BOS but really need to find a way there before I can book it!
I'll definitely need a vacation after all this airfare stressing!!

Don't forget flytransat.com .. their fares drop like a rock a week or two out. I remember seeing direct flights a few days before departure for $29 (+ $200 in fees or so!).

 

[gilsan]

Kayak .com has a Westjet direct both ways flight Jan 29 - return Feb 5 or Feb 12 for $425 return taxes included. I think that it is an excellent price for a direct from Halifax.

 

[coastgirl]

Don't forget flytransat.com .. their fares drop like a rock a week or two out. I remember seeing direct flights a few days before departure for $29 (+ $200 in fees or so!).

Whoa, really Mike? That would be something!

I think this is getting addictive. I have my flights booked for Feb and have quite decent routes and prices now, thankyouverymuch, but OMG I can't help looking! And now that I know how to change my res on SW (no penalties, just do-it-yourself), it's gonna get reallllllly bad.

 

[sprmom]

In 2008, I got the 49.00 fare from Moncton direct to Orlando for 4 and the airfare was only 900.00 or so. I used some hotel points and got Univ and Sea W tix for the week, the trip was really economical, but time comsuing to watch the rates. It was a great trip and the flights were terrific. If you are flying Transat sign in for the Kids Club, you can bypass the lines and they get a small gift.