What time to book departure air home

[jazmyin]

It looks like I will have to fly USair to WDW and Delta home because USair leaves at 11:10 (better price $169).I think that is to early and I might miss my flight. Delta leaves at 12:10p which I would prefer or 12:40p. If I book separately air fare will cost $189. Which one do you think I should book. Last time we waited about 3 hours. We had gotten to MCO at 10:30 but that was prior to 9/11.I hope someone can help?

 

[gottaluvdisney]

DCL used to recommend (pre 9/11) to depart on flights after 11:30am. Now they recommend flights after 12:30pm. Some people on these boards have been fine with earlier flights then what DCL recommends.

I think it is all in what you feel comfortable with...I, myself, would rather wait then miss the flight...but I don't have children to chase in the airport.

 

[inkkognito]

We are living dangerously on our upcoming three-peat trip...flight home is at 11:30. We are using Happy Limo so we will arrange a very early pick-up, and everything should be fine if the ship arrives at the port as scheduled. I'll be sure to post a full report on how it goes, as this is the earliest we have ever done (I couldn't beat the price). Since we are on American, and they have other flights, we should be able to get something stand-by in a worst case scenario.
Barb
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[BeanoC]

Our return flight this year leaves MCO at 12:00 noon. If everything goes like last year, we should have time to spare!

We will also be using Happy Limo and arrange for an early pickup at port. Last year, our flight didn't leave until 2:30 and it felt like we were at the airport forever! We were at the airport by 9:30 AM. We had an early lunch at Chili's and still had almost 2 hours to kill. Unless there is a major delay at port, or if your transportation screws up, I see no problem with any flight after 12:00.


'Beano'