Rookie air travel questions.

[wecroozin]

Hey all! We will be flying out of Philadelphia this December and want a direct flight to Orlando Int'l to take advantage of Magical Express. At this time the schedules do not show flights or times so far ahead. What I would like to know is how soon would I expect to see flight schedules for December 9th through 16th(only show up to Dec 4th at present time) and when is the best time to look for cheapest fares? Do it as soon as possible or wait until closer to time of trip? I'm afraid If I wait I won't get the flights/times I want. We really want direct service since we still don't know all the "ropes" to flying. They seem to book up very quickly for other flights I looked at for that time of year. Thanks in advance for any tips/tricks.

 

[Gary M]

No airline that I know of has bookings further than 330 days from departure. Southwest and others have a shorter period before you can book.

 

[safetymom]

What airlines are you interested in? Just keep an eye on the flights and when you see a good fare book it. It's hard to say when you should buy but watching for awhile you will get an idea how the rates are. At some point you jump in and buy the ticket. If it is a good price don't hesitate because you may miss it.