Minneapolis Cheap Airfare Question?

Marilyn Jacobse · 10-16-2007

I have been watching for Minneapolis-Cancun, or Minneapolis-Cozumel cheap airfare for January or Febuary. I have seen some great deals from last August through December but was wondering if those great deals will still be there in Jan. and Feb. (possibly peak season for Mexican travel.) I have been watching Hobbittravel, MLT, and Funjet.
Are there any people out there from Minnesota that can help me? Or any other websites with cheap deals?

cazador · 10-16-2007

This year there were some pretty good deals. That probably had something to do with the fact that we had a pretty mild winter well into January. I didn't see very many cheap flights in 2006 though. If you are flexible as to where you stay and when you go, you can take the risk. We book our flights well in advance to get the dates we want and so that we can stay where we want to stay.

I'm not sure if that helps or not. Good luck

kirbyfan · 10-16-2007

We ALWAYS book our vacations through the website www.worryfreevacations.com and they have some great deals. We dont normally book until 2-4 weeks before our actual departure date as that is when you can get the best deals. We have gotten as low as $129 a person round trip and usually can get in for $200 or less per person round trip.

Mapchick · 10-16-2007

I've been noticing not as many, or as good of deals with Worryfree out of Minneapolis as last year. And no deals out of Kansas City either.

Last year I flew Funjet out of KC for $129 RT!
This year worryfree RT $317

patfstich · 10-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Marilyn Jacobse

been watching Hobbittravel, MLT, and Funjet.
Are there any people out there from Minnesota that can help me? Or any other websites with cheap deals?

We booked for March 2008 on Sun Country, Total was 850.00 roundtrip for 2 out of Minneapolis.
We flew them last year and they were great. (Especially when Craig lost the laptop and they allowed him to get off the plane to find it) The best part is non stop flights.
I just checked with Worry Free, and they came in at 944.00

Cinker1 · 10-16-2007

I usually wait until 4-6 weeks before looking for cheap flights from MSP to Cancun thru Worry Free Vacations. I have booked almost all my flights to Cancun this way!! You can sign up for their weekly email which shows their cheap flights for the upcoming 4-6 weeks. The email comes late on Monday night and you can book your flight at midnight. I have found that if I am flexible in my dates and don't mind traveling during the week (vs the weekend) I can get a much better deal. If you are traveling January/February, start looking for those deals late in November. Good luck!!

kirbyfan · 10-16-2007

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Originally Posted by patfstich

We booked for March 2008 on Sun Country, Total was 850.00 roundtrip for 2 out of Minneapolis.
We flew them last year and they were great. (Especially when Craig lost the laptop and they allowed him to get off the plane to find it) The best part is non stop flights.
I just checked with Worry Free, and they came in at 944.00

WorryFree isnt going to have any good deals (usuall) 6 months in advance. You have to book within 4 weeks of your travel date. Wait until Feb and check your March dates with worry free and I will bet you dinner that they are under $250 round trip per person.

mexigirl · 10-16-2007

If you're traveling in early January and like to live on the edge, there are often firesales on many of the sites two weeks in advance. I'm leaving on Jan 6 and decided not to risk it. I booked with Continental last week for $446. There's a stop in Houston, but the itinerary still beats the morning departure from Cancun with Suncountry. I just hate having to leave the condo by 7AM. Everyone is saying there is less capacity this year. I was going to book with NW but they went up $100 overnight.
Good luck!

Ronaldo · 10-16-2007

I uaually travel with my sister's family. We book 4-5 months early. She doesn't have the flexability that I have so we usually pay $450-$500. I know it's crazy but she needs the security for the kids. Royal Villas. I agree that if you wait for a last minute deal, you will be able to find a flight with taxes under $250. She not going to Playa this fall so her husband and I may do a last minute deal. The youngest child is going to St. Thomas Acadamy and their break is over St. Pat's day. I need my break early to mid February. Hope it works for ya.

himynameisjan · 10-16-2007

I usually get my tickets in late August or early September.

I use Kayak.com to check flights and also use their matrix to see when the deals are likely to appear. They graph past highs and lows on ticket prices for your destination. Very useful.

I bought our tickets an NW for $765, round trip for two, non-stop. I wouldn't mind wating till the last minute if Erik's schedule was more flexible. Also, the hotels we really like are small and tend to fill up very early.

Jenmal · 10-16-2007

I use Cheap Airline Tickets, Discount Hotels, Airfare, Cheap Flights, Air Travel - SideStep to look for all my tickets all over thwe world, like kayak they have a great matrix, but I like sidestep better because they go to all the sites even the ones you never think of going to! I found my ticket to Coz for 560.00,could have gotten it for 430.00 but had a 4 and a half hour layover for that price, and had I known I could fly into Cancun cheaper i would have problaby went with that, but most were 7am flight times and two hour layovers in Dallas! For the extra 120.00 no layovers and I get o ride a pretty boat in from Coz! next year it will be a bit cheaper, but this is my first trip so no worries!

raquelle261 · 10-16-2007

Wow - you guys sure are lucky with the old inexpensive air fares bit. Wanna know what my airfare from the UK to CUN checks out to be if I booked it separately from an accom-included-package-deal? In the region of £800, so in the region of $1600 USD.

Jessie James · 10-16-2007

We spent around $350 total a ticket for January with AAA and that's a direct flight as well.

himynameisjan · 10-16-2007

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Originally Posted by raquelle261

Wow - you guys sure are lucky with the old inexpensive air fares bit. Wanna know what my airfare from the UK to CUN checks out to be if I booked it separately from an accom-included-package-deal? In the region of £800, so in the region of $1600 USD.

Ouch!!! At that price you need to stay longer

10-16-2007	#1 (permalink)
Marilyn Jacobse lost on fifth Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 16	Minneapolis Cheap Airfare Question? I have been watching for Minneapolis-Cancun, or Minneapolis-Cozumel cheap airfare for January or Febuary. I have seen some great deals from last August through December but was wondering if those great deals will still be there in Jan. and Feb. (possibly peak season for Mexican travel.) I have been watching Hobbittravel, MLT, and Funjet. Are there any people out there from Minnesota that can help me? Or any other websites with cheap deals?

10-16-2007	#2 (permalink)
cazador life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SE Minnesota Posts: 569	This year there were some pretty good deals. That probably had something to do with the fact that we had a pretty mild winter well into January. I didn't see very many cheap flights in 2006 though. If you are flexible as to where you stay and when you go, you can take the risk. We book our flights well in advance to get the dates we want and so that we can stay where we want to stay. I'm not sure if that helps or not. Good luck

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kirbyfan añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Park Rapids Minnesota Posts: 3,719	We ALWAYS book our vacations through the website www.worryfreevacations.com and they have some great deals. We dont normally book until 2-4 weeks before our actual departure date as that is when you can get the best deals. We have gotten as low as $129 a person round trip and usually can get in for $200 or less per person round trip.

10-16-2007	#4 (permalink)
Mapchick life=playa Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 682	I've been noticing not as many, or as good of deals with Worryfree out of Minneapolis as last year. And no deals out of Kansas City either. Last year I flew Funjet out of KC for $129 RT! This year worryfree RT $317

10-16-2007	#6 (permalink)
Cinker1 beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 362	I usually wait until 4-6 weeks before looking for cheap flights from MSP to Cancun thru Worry Free Vacations. I have booked almost all my flights to Cancun this way!! You can sign up for their weekly email which shows their cheap flights for the upcoming 4-6 weeks. The email comes late on Monday night and you can book your flight at midnight. I have found that if I am flexible in my dates and don't mind traveling during the week (vs the weekend) I can get a much better deal. If you are traveling January/February, start looking for those deals late in November. Good luck!!

10-16-2007	#8 (permalink)
mexigirl ruined Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 81	If you're traveling in early January and like to live on the edge, there are often firesales on many of the sites two weeks in advance. I'm leaving on Jan 6 and decided not to risk it. I booked with Continental last week for $446. There's a stop in Houston, but the itinerary still beats the morning departure from Cancun with Suncountry. I just hate having to leave the condo by 7AM. Everyone is saying there is less capacity this year. I was going to book with NW but they went up $100 overnight. Good luck!

10-16-2007	#9 (permalink)
Ronaldo beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 303	I uaually travel with my sister's family. We book 4-5 months early. She doesn't have the flexability that I have so we usually pay $450-$500. I know it's crazy but she needs the security for the kids. Royal Villas. I agree that if you wait for a last minute deal, you will be able to find a flight with taxes under $250. She not going to Playa this fall so her husband and I may do a last minute deal. The youngest child is going to St. Thomas Acadamy and their break is over St. Pat's day. I need my break early to mid February. Hope it works for ya.

10-16-2007	#10 (permalink)
himynameisjan reposado Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 1,481	I usually get my tickets in late August or early September. I use Kayak.com to check flights and also use their matrix to see when the deals are likely to appear. They graph past highs and lows on ticket prices for your destination. Very useful. I bought our tickets an NW for $765, round trip for two, non-stop. I wouldn't mind wating till the last minute if Erik's schedule was more flexible. Also, the hotels we really like are small and tend to fill up very early.

10-16-2007	#11 (permalink)
Jenmal ruined Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minneapolis-St.paul Posts: 96	I use Cheap Airline Tickets, Discount Hotels, Airfare, Cheap Flights, Air Travel - SideStep to look for all my tickets all over thwe world, like kayak they have a great matrix, but I like sidestep better because they go to all the sites even the ones you never think of going to! I found my ticket to Coz for 560.00,could have gotten it for 430.00 but had a 4 and a half hour layover for that price, and had I known I could fly into Cancun cheaper i would have problaby went with that, but most were 7am flight times and two hour layovers in Dallas! For the extra 120.00 no layovers and I get o ride a pretty boat in from Coz! next year it will be a bit cheaper, but this is my first trip so no worries!

10-16-2007	#12 (permalink)
raquelle261 añejo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 1,677	Wow - you guys sure are lucky with the old inexpensive air fares bit. Wanna know what my airfare from the UK to CUN checks out to be if I booked it separately from an accom-included-package-deal? In the region of £800, so in the region of $1600 USD.

10-16-2007	#13 (permalink)
Jessie James beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 439	We spent around $350 total a ticket for January with AAA and that's a direct flight as well.

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