momperson2 Posted November 11, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) We are supposed to cruise on April 2, 2017 Silhouette. I have been watching airfare for serveral months. We got a decent deal on our cruise, a balcony 9 th deck on the slant--supposed to be one of the biggest ones on slant---drink package AND a $650 OBC. BUT, airfare is $$$$--- leaving out of Detroit to FLL we can't find anything for under $1,500!!!! And this is for flights with stops and not best times (direct flights $1,800 and up) Since I work for the schools And MUST be to work on Monday-- flying home next day is not a option. ☹️️. But if we decide to cancel, if someone is interested in this cabin (port side, on slant, middle of ship) let me know and will give u heads up. Very bumm book this over a year ago--- hope the airline fairy drops price Edited November 11, 2016 by momperson2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted November 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2016 How many tickets are you getting? That can't be the per person price?? Have you looked at flying into Miami? It's 20 min from FLL and sometimes opens up different airlines/fares. Is there another airport near you to try flying out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanditaly Posted November 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2016 yes, momperson, it is very difficult during the various spring break times, and I too must adhere to this calendar restriction. We are booked for the same time period, and as we live in California, booked our airfare months ago at a decent price. Great!, BUT! then we cannot take advantage of any last minute cruising deals or specials, as then we will be in the same position as yourself. Keep trying, and keep checking. That is my unsolicited advice. :D You are not alone. Scanditaly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted November 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Generally airfare rates are available at the best rates between 120 and 90 days out. You may still be early. Also, if you are searching rates on your computer, clear your cookies. Airline websites track cookies and tend to raise rates on trips you've previously searched. It's a little trick we've picked up over the years. Edited November 11, 2016 by Luvcrusn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted November 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Generally airfare rates are available at the best rates between 120 and 90 days out. You may still be early. Also, if you are searching rates on your computer, clear your cookies. Airline websites track cookies and tend to raise rates on trips you've previously searched. It's a little trick we've picked up over the years. Thanks for the tip. We are looking for an open jaw fare to Europe for next May and every time I check United, they have zero fares in economy forcing people to book economy flex at about $900 more for the tickets. Not happy with this. OP, I hope you get something and that you don't have to cancel your cruise. Edited November 11, 2016 by TeaBag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 81Zoomie Posted November 11, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 11, 2016 We are supposed to cruise on April 2, 2017 Silhouette. I have been watching airfare for serveral months. We got a decent deal on our cruise, a balcony 9 th deck on the slant--supposed to be one of the biggest ones on slant---drink package AND a $650 OBC. BUT, airfare is $$$$--- leaving out of Detroit to FLL we can't find anything for under $1,500!!!! And this is for flights with stops and not best times (direct flights $1,800 and up) Since I work for the schools And MUST be to work on Monday-- flying home next day is not a option. ☹️️. But if we decide to cancel, if someone is interested in this cabin (port side, on slant, middle of ship) let me know and will give u heads up. Very bumm book this over a year ago--- hope the airline fairy drops price You may want consider booking one way tickets. Orbitz is showing American has a 1 way on Apr 1 for under $200. Return Apr 9 on Jet blue for $312. Choice Air is another option to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algebralovr Posted November 11, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Don't forget to check Southwest, you have to go directly to their site. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted November 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Kayak shows an American Airlines flight April 1 and 9, between dtw and Miami at $400 pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada2121 Posted November 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 11, 2016 West palm beach has a airport, my brother who has lived in south Florida for 25 years also. Then there's Orlando and Tampa if you could get there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted November 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Thanks for the tip. We are looking for an open jaw fare to Europe for next May and every time I check United, they have zero fares in economy forcing people to book economy flex at about $900 more for the tickets. Not happy with this. OP, I hope you get something and that you don't have to cancel your cruise. Try sky scanner found it great for flights from Europe to the states Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted November 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Southwest is showing $112-$130 per person one way for April from Detroit to Ft Lauderdale several non stops Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited November 11, 2016 by awhfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted November 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 11, 2016 We are supposed to cruise on April 2, 2017 Silhouette. I have been watching airfare for serveral months. We got a decent deal on our cruise, a balcony 9 th deck on the slant--supposed to be one of the biggest ones on slant---drink package AND a $650 OBC. BUT, airfare is $$$$--- leaving out of Detroit to FLL we can't find anything for under $1,500!!!! And this is for flights with stops and not best times (direct flights $1,800 and up) Since I work for the schools And MUST be to work on Monday-- flying home next day is not a option. ☹️️. But if we decide to cancel, if someone is interested in this cabin (port side, on slant, middle of ship) let me know and will give u heads up. Very bumm book this over a year ago--- hope the airline fairy drops price Not sure where you are checking but there are lots of cheaper options out there. Just checked travelocity and found roundtrips with 1 stop each way on american for $502.20 per person. This would be flying down on April 1 leaving at 7:65pm and getting into FLL a little after midnight and flying back on Sunday the 8th at 12:56pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desinico Posted November 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Not all airlines have released all their flights yet so keep checking. I agree clearing out the cookies also. Also, Black Friday would be a good time to start searching. There are sure to be something. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted November 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Also check on Celebrities cancellation policy. I think penalties start after 90 days not 75 days like many other lines. You can't sell the cruise to someone else . One person from the original booking has to be still listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niccikatie Posted November 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 11, 2016 West palm beach has a airport, my brother who has lived in south Florida for 25 years also. Then there's Orlando and Tampa if you could get there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Yes, definitely check West Palm and Miami. We went in 2015 from MSP to PBI at a similar time and tickets were $200pp less than FLL. We took a private car from PBI to hotel and then port to PBI and it was about $400 total both ways for 6 people, so still MUCH less than flying in to FLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted November 11, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 11, 2016 You still have a couple of months to find airfare. Don't give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted November 11, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Stay away from United! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted November 11, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2016 SW won't post flights till 7 months out. We have friends who just booked for March '17 R/T Detroit/FLL for $300 pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payd Posted November 11, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Southwest is showing $112-$130 per person one way for April from Detroit to Ft Lauderdale several non stops Sent from my iPad using Forums You have NO idea how lucky you are. This wouldn't come close to covering taxes let alone a fare! Our one way from Canada to MIA would be about 500. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payd Posted November 11, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 11, 2016 You have NO idea how lucky you are. This wouldn't come close to covering taxes let alone a fare! Our one way from Canada to MIA would be about 500. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Forums mobile app Admittedly that was off topic. I agree with checking West Palm or other nearby airports. In Canada we book air prior to cruise. Not sure I can advise on a 120 or 90 day strategy. Hope this works out. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyDatknee Posted November 11, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Check Southwest & nearby airports. We are driving this time as there are 4 of us now (From Atlanta) and flying isn't cheap during this time. We flew into Palm Beach last time and took the trirail all the way down to Miami. It was so long, but totally worth the money we saved. We fly back from Fort Lauderdale and took the trirail back there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 11, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Too early to give up due to air fare. Just regularly check airline's website. You will surely find a fare a lot lesser than what you are quoting now. You can cancel the cruise immediately before the final payment due date if you can't find any.. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaMcC Posted November 11, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 11, 2016 You have NO idea how lucky you are. This wouldn't come close to covering taxes let alone a fare! Our one way from Canada to MIA would be about 500. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Forums mobile app Where are you leaving from? I usually cross to Niagara Falls NY to fly to FLL or Miami for $200-$350 round trip a few times a year. Hundreds less than flying out of Canada. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinechgo Posted November 11, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Have you tried looking at booking one way? I did that for my cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payd Posted November 11, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Where are you leaving from? I usually cross to Niagara Falls NY to fly to FLL or Miami for $200-$350 round trip a few times a year. Hundreds less than flying out of Canada. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Lucky you. We are in Edmonton. No jumping the border for a cheap flight. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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