Best time to book west coasts flights

Bazinga 39 · 29 May 20, 09:02 AM

Morning all, just after some tips on when is best time for booking west coast flights, airline sales etc, I’ve been lucky finding deals to Florida with help from the dibb so hoping for the same again, obviously things aren’t normal at the moment but in general when should I look for?😀

mason1 · 29 May 20, 09:46 AM

Hi, we’re also looking to book west coast next August. My plan was to wait until the BA sales in September (this is what we usually do for Florida). Still debating whether to book the whole thing with BA, or to just book a fly drive and then the hotels separately.

Bazinga 39 · 29 May 20, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by mason1

Hi, we’re also looking to book west coast next August. My plan was to wait until the BA sales in September (this is what we usually do for Florida). Still debating whether to book the whole thing with BA, or to just book a fly drive and then the hotels separately.

Hi thanks for reply,I’ve booked Florida flights in September too and also around Christmas time, I’m currently researching hotels in all places we will be visiting so I can be ready to book when I see a good deal on them😀

magickate · 29 May 20, 11:17 AM

I've just booked for April. Wasn't planning on doing it just yet bit was having a look as you do and found a price I was happy with. Paid by credit card for extra protection.

I usually wait for sales for Florida flights too but with the current situation who knows how that will impact future flight prices.

Bazinga 39 · 29 May 20, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by magickate

I've just booked for April. Wasn't planning on doing it just yet bit was having a look as you do and found a price I was happy with. Paid by credit card for extra protection.

I usually wait for sales for Florida flights too but with the current situation who knows how that will impact future flight prices.

Thanks for reply, we will definitely be paying by credit card too👍

magickate · 29 May 20, 02:52 PM

I'm still not sure it was a wise decision to book them already to be honest but I know I'd be kicking myself if i didn't then the price only goes up.
It does feel nice to have a proper countdown too!

jdouds · 29 May 20, 03:23 PM

Hi just like booking Florida 11 months Out and look at your options , do some dummy bookings in advance. Quite a few options of carrier and possibly indirect.

pjay · 29 May 20, 07:14 PM

We’re supposed to be going on 2 July (unlikely though!) and I booked at the end of October. I had a budget in mind and waited until I got the flights at the price I wanted to pay.

Bazinga 39 · 29 May 20, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by pjay

We’re supposed to be going on 2 July (unlikely though!) and I booked at the end of October. I had a budget in mind and waited until I got the flights at the price I wanted to pay.

Thanks for reply, sorry to hear your plans might not go ahead☹️