Please help- so I can book flight today!

[CRUISING71]

Found great fair direct flight from MIA to LAX leaving MIA at 12:45pm.

Our ship -Carnival Liberty dock at 8:00am. Do you think we can make it to our airport for 12:45pm flight?

[howard6933]

Found great fair direct flight from MIA to LAX leaving MIA at 12:45pm.

Our ship -Carnival Liberty dock at 8:00am. Do you think we can make it to our airport for 12:45pm flight?

 

There is a chance if you disembark from the ship and carry your own luggage off the ship.

The Miami airport isn't that far from the pier. Make sure that you sign up for carrying your lugagge off and don't leave anything outside your cabin the night before arrival.

Lots of luck!!!! :rolleyes:

[firefly333]

I would say any flight after Noon is a safe bet, Id book that early and chances are you will be there by 10 am to check in for your flight.

[CRUISING71]

Our option is 12:45 or 3:45pm...I didn't want to sit at the airport too long if we book the 3:45pm.

 

Should I take chance with 12:45pm?

[FlorenceItaly]

I would say any flight after Noon is a safe bet, Id book that early and chances are you will be there by 10 am to check in for your flight.

 

I agree. Book it danno!

[ladyd11933]

I have had a 1130 flight out of MIA two time and did not have any problems. I would feel comfortable booking 1245.

[Ykgorbie]

I would book it. There is always the chance of an unforeseen problem, but again, I would risk it.

[CrimsonQueen]

Found great fair direct flight from MIA to LAX leaving MIA at 12:45pm.

Our ship -Carnival Liberty dock at 8:00am. Do you think we can make it to our airport for 12:45pm flight?

 

We were in Miami on the Liberty in April, and had an 11:30 A.M. flight out.....of FLL!! And, yes, we had plenty of time. :o:D Good luck!

[Winterstale]

Found great fair direct flight from MIA to LAX leaving MIA at 12:45pm.

Our ship -Carnival Liberty dock at 8:00am. Do you think we can make it to our airport for 12:45pm flight?

 

When are you cruising??

[CRUISING71]

April 7th to April 14th...Eastern Week.

[Colorado Kat]

12:45 should be safe, but do self-assist.

[mrpayroll]

Go 4 it........:)

[Teamv]

Hi Cruising71! We are on the Liberty that same week but we are going the Western route. Are you sure about the "Eastern Week" thinking you meant Easter Week. You definitely made me look at my cruise documents!! :)

 

One big consideration for me when booking flights home is that our insurance company requires that we book a trip that leaves at least 6 hours from the time that the ship is supposed to dock. So for the Liberty cruise which is due in Miami at 8:00 am we needed to book flights after 2:00 pm in order to be covered if we miss our flight home.

 

I haven't read this often on this site, but this is definitely a consideration if you have purchased insurance.

[CRUISING71]

We chicken out and book the 3:45pm flight. Hubby said he doesn't want to be rush off the ship. He wants to enjoy his last breakfast on the ship.:)

 

Thank you everyone for your advices.

[FlorenceItaly]

We chicken out and book the 3:45pm flight. Hubby said he doesn't want to be rush off the ship. He wants to enjoy his last breakfast on the ship.:)

 

Thank you everyone for your advices.

 

Oh, that is too bad. You are going to hate sitting at the airport, but, you can blame it on him, LOL.

[klmorg]

From carnival.com...

 

Miami - earliest return flight after 11:30 AM for Miami; 12:00 PM for Ft. Lauderdale

 

I think we've always made it to the airport by 9-9:30 ish.

[CRUISING71]

Man...and he will be the one complaining at the airport too!!!!!:eek:

[CRUISING71]

Hi Cruising71! We are on the Liberty that same week but we are going the Western route. Are you sure about the "Eastern Week" thinking you meant Easter Week. You definitely made me look at my cruise documents!! :)

 

One big consideration for me when booking flights home is that our insurance company requires that we book a trip that leaves at least 6 hours from the time that the ship is supposed to dock. So for the Liberty cruise which is due in Miami at 8:00 am we needed to book flights after 2:00 pm in order to be covered if we miss our flight home.

 

I haven't read this often on this site, but this is definitely a consideration if you have purchased insurance.

 

Team V,

Where do you buy your insurance?

[Teamv]

We buy a plan through one of the Canadian banks. It has very comprehensive coverage and although it is more expensive than some of the American plans I have seen quoted on this board, we purchase it because it has a fairly high limit to replace flights, pay for hotel rooms, meals, etc. One of the reasons we buying insurance is in case we miss our flights home due to a problem with the ship getting back to port on time. The cost of replacing a flight from a port to our home, via Toronto is much more than the limits offered by other insurance companies. We are a family of 4 so the costs over and above what insurance would pay are higher than I am comfortable risking.

 

It pays to shop around and read the fine print!

[CRUISING71]

I just brought one through insured my trip, 5 minutes ago.

I got it for $ 150...cover basic stuff. My only concern is our elderly parents.

[kyrisong1]

I like to book for around 1230 or 100pm never had a problem. I think they issue debarkation tags according to travel arrangements, you'll be one of the first zones called, Always the unforseen but for a typical trip you'll be fine.

Have fun!!! Carole

[zqvol]

Found great fair direct flight from MIA to LAX leaving MIA at 12:45pm.

Our ship -Carnival Liberty dock at 8:00am. Do you think we can make it to our airport for 12:45pm flight?

 

 

Yes, even if you use regular debarkation. No need to rush at all.

[zqvol]

We chicken out and book the 3:45pm flight. Hubby said he doesn't want to be rush off the ship. He wants to enjoy his last breakfast on the ship.:)

 

Thank you everyone for your advices.

 

Book an excursion. You are going to be at the airport by 10 or 10:15, even doing regular debarkation.

[FlorenceItaly]

Book an excursion. You are going to be at the airport by 10 or 10:15, even doing regular debarkation.

 

Great advice. Sitting at the airport in FL for hours after a fabulous cruise is no fun. Been there, done that, will not do it again.

[iTouch]

We chicken out and book the 3:45pm flight. Hubby said he doesn't want to be rush off the ship. He wants to enjoy his last breakfast on the ship.:)

 

Thank you everyone for your advices.

 

That's a bummer because you would have had plenty of time even if you didn't do self assist. You will be sitting in the airport for about 6 hours:eek: