So I've been researching all sorts of things in regards to our trip in June. This blog has some really great tips as to when to buy airline tickets: http://www.farecompare.com/travel-advice/tips-from-air-travel-insiders/
We should shoot to buy our tickets no earlier then mid-late March so I'm thinking the very start of april will be a good time frame to buy tickets. The airlines usually start discounting tickets 3 months out from the flight date.
I've also been comparing a TON of different sites and airline websites. So far southwest is the cheapest ( about $320). The blog also said that tuesdays around 3pm is the best time to buy tickets because most airlines will do sales just for tuesday afternoons, though it also said the southwest airlines sales are usually early Tuesday mornings before most other airlines.
Let's keep an eye on Southwest and meet up on a tuesday morning at the end march/start of april and get our tickets then!
I also check prices for other airports close to LA but LAX has the cheaper flights. The rental car will be a little more money there though...
Hey! Ok, April sounds good! Should we wait to get a rental car until we go down there? Also, I could have one of my friends (Melvin or Kelli) drive us to a rental car place if there's a cheaper one slightly further away. It might cause some logistical difficulties when we're flying back, but we could figure that out.
ReplyDeleteLet's plan on the first week in April then, sounds good? Research is so much fun. Remind me to bring you that book tomorrow!