Flight Costs

Gutzy · 06-07-2005

I see that SunCountry has came out with prices for March 2006. Minneapolis to Cancun is around $528. Haven't been to Cancun for a few years. Is this really high or does it seem reasonable? When is the best time to lock in a seat?

Mikey · 06-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Gutzy

I see that SunCountry has came out with prices for March 2006. Minneapolis to Cancun is around $528. Haven't been to Cancun for a few years. Is this really high or does it seem reasonable? When is the best time to lock in a seat?

We just booked two for Sept thru Sun Country out of Dallas total was $745...If we could have left a day early and stayed a day later...$440...For two. Was the 1st thru the 15th.

MN Annie · 06-07-2005

I just paid $757 on SunCountry for two for 10 days in February and March. We are flying out of Minneapolis - Monday to a Thursday. It was a lot more yesterday, so when the price was lowered today, I decided I better grab it. I've never paid less to Cancun.

NorthMinnesota · 06-07-2005

I paid $360 in April 2005. Watch for the Worryfree specials...much cheaper if it fits your schedule.

Acco · 06-07-2005

I just got an e-mail special this morning for $245! I'm wheeling and dealing trying to get the vacation time here at the last minute. If it works out we will be going June 24.

Sue · 06-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Acco

I just got an e-mail special this morning for $245! I'm wheeling and dealing trying to get the vacation time here at the last minute. If it works out we will be going June 24.

I'm surprised the price holds even if you don't book immediately. Usually those deals get sent out and they only sell a couple of seats at that price and when you call they're gone.

Acco · 06-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Sue

I'm surprised the price holds even if you don't book immediately. Usually those deals get sent out and they only sell a couple of seats at that price and when you call they're gone.

As of two hours ago it was still available though I have run into what you are talking about a few times.

If I can get the time off I'll pay almost anything.

06-07-2005

I never knew about suncountry...very cool-I found a flight for next week for 400!!! I wish i could do it!

**denisea** · 06-07-2005

I just booked our holidaze 2005/2006 flights tonight. Direct non-stop flights Charlotte, NC to Cancun, MX on US Airways. Cost $296 + taxes/fees = Total $383.29/pp. That's the cheapest we've ever paid for holidaze travel to Playa... lowest we've ever paid in the past was $479/pp and highest $622/pp. I'm very surprised that the rates are so low considering the cost of fuel these days... but I'm certainly not complaining.

maya · 06-08-2005

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Originally Posted by denisea

I just booked our holidaze 2005/2006 flights tonight. Direct non-stop flights Charlotte, NC to Cancun, MX on US Airways. Cost $296 + taxes/fees = Total $383.29/pp. That's the cheapest we've ever paid for holidaze travel to Playa... lowest we've ever paid in the past was $479/pp and highest $622/pp. I'm very surprised that the rates are so low considering the cost of fuel these days... but I'm certainly not complaining.

we also fly usair and also got that low price, in fact we booked with orbitz and it was even cheaper-going Oct.5 thru Dec. 20th. Also looking at prices to return on Jan 10 and Orbitz is showing $390 on usair-the lowest Usair is showing is like $630. Go figure. Told hubby we needed to book that also now. And denisea that is out of Charlottle. Another good site is www.kayak.com but orbitz has been beating them.

Gutzy · 06-08-2005

Thanks to all of you for all of the comments. I think I am going to hold off a while. Usually from Minnesota SunCountry is the best deal. We aren't flexible on the day we leave, have to go Sunday to Sunday unfortunately. I also watch TGVacations and WorryFreeVacations but they are normally more expensive.

06-08-2005

Gutzy,
About a week and a half a go American Airlines had flights for $298 from Minneapolis to Cancun for February and early March. That price was only available for about a half a day. We booked our February tickets then and glad we did. It's not a nonstop flight , but for that price it is worth it to me. I check the rates twice a day as I am still looking for a good price for tickets later in March. You might want to check here as another source. Denisea listed that flight search tool a while back. I like it as it allows you to really pin point the flight times you need.

hal01 · 06-08-2005

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Originally Posted by Gutzy

I see that SunCountry has came out with prices for March 2006. Minneapolis to Cancun is around $528. Haven't been to Cancun for a few years. Is this really high or does it seem reasonable? When is the best time to lock in a seat?

Something you may want to keep in mind (and I'm probably saying something you already know), personally, I much prefer to fly into CZM. It's a completely stress free journey. Cancun airport has gotten so busy. A couple of months ago, I waited over an hour in line to get to the ticket counter.

Just my .02 pesos worth.

Hal

**denisea** · 06-08-2005

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Originally Posted by maya

we also fly usair and also got that low price, in fact we booked with orbitz and it was even cheaper-going Oct.5 thru Dec. 20th. Also looking at prices to return on Jan 10 and Orbitz is showing $390 on usair-the lowest Usair is showing is like $630. Go figure. Told hubby we needed to book that also now. And denisea that is out of Charlottle. Another good site is www.kayak.com but orbitz has been beating them.

I prefer to book directly with the airline whenever possible... which is typically what I do with US Airways. Our dates for this trip are Dec 10 - Jan 7. We should plan to meet for a drink or dinner or something since we'll be in Playa at the same time.

I use a site called ITA Software to check fares... you can't book through them, however, it will show all the flights available. It provides a flexible search (+/- previous/next day and nearby airports), weekend search and month search for international flights... which none of the other sites like Orbitz offer. (Actually, it's the same software that Orbitz uses). It also provides all the details for how to purchase the flights so you or your travel agent can locate the same deal. If you want to check it out --- click here.

Acco · 06-08-2005

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Originally Posted by Acco

I just got an e-mail special this morning for $245! I'm wheeling and dealing trying to get the vacation time here at the last minute. If it works out we will be going June 24.

Wow!

Everything just fell into place. 24 hours ago I couldnt go anywhere until Aug.
Now we are going to PDC on the 24th.

$242.70 each!

06-07-2005	#1 (permalink)
Gutzy way into it Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 131	Flight Costs I see that SunCountry has came out with prices for March 2006. Minneapolis to Cancun is around $528. Haven't been to Cancun for a few years. Is this really high or does it seem reasonable? When is the best time to lock in a seat?

06-08-2005	#12 (permalink)
cazador Guest Posts: n/a	Gutzy, About a week and a half a go American Airlines had flights for $298 from Minneapolis to Cancun for February and early March. That price was only available for about a half a day. We booked our February tickets then and glad we did. It's not a nonstop flight , but for that price it is worth it to me. I check the rates twice a day as I am still looking for a good price for tickets later in March. You might want to check here as another source. Denisea listed that flight search tool a while back. I like it as it allows you to really pin point the flight times you need. Last edited by cazador; 06-08-2005 at 10:09 AM..

06-07-2005	#3 (permalink)
MN Annie añejo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,853	I just paid $757 on SunCountry for two for 10 days in February and March. We are flying out of Minneapolis - Monday to a Thursday. It was a lot more yesterday, so when the price was lowered today, I decided I better grab it. I've never paid less to Cancun.

06-07-2005	#4 (permalink)
NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,606	I paid $360 in April 2005. Watch for the Worryfree specials...much cheaper if it fits your schedule.

06-07-2005	#5 (permalink)
Acco way into it Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin Posts: 145	I just got an e-mail special this morning for $245! I'm wheeling and dealing trying to get the vacation time here at the last minute. If it works out we will be going June 24.

06-07-2005	#8 (permalink)
bufante Guest Posts: n/a	I never knew about suncountry...very cool-I found a flight for next week for 400!!! I wish i could do it!

06-07-2005	#9 (permalink)
denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,207	I just booked our holidaze 2005/2006 flights tonight. Direct non-stop flights Charlotte, NC to Cancun, MX on US Airways. Cost $296 + taxes/fees = Total $383.29/pp. That's the cheapest we've ever paid for holidaze travel to Playa... lowest we've ever paid in the past was $479/pp and highest $622/pp. I'm very surprised that the rates are so low considering the cost of fuel these days... but I'm certainly not complaining.

06-08-2005	#11 (permalink)
Gutzy way into it Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 131	Thanks to all of you for all of the comments. I think I am going to hold off a while. Usually from Minnesota SunCountry is the best deal. We aren't flexible on the day we leave, have to go Sunday to Sunday unfortunately. I also watch TGVacations and WorryFreeVacations but they are normally more expensive.

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