Airfare advice

[luv2go1]

We are taking our first cruise from Sunday, March 4 through Sunday, March 11. We would be flying from Milwaukee to Orlando, coming down a day early, so flying from Milwaukee to Orlando on Saturday, March 3. We haven't flown in a few years, so I've been trying to determine what a reasonable flight would cost. I've found Airtran on 3-3-12 for $262 for two people but the best I've found for Sunday is Southwest for $427 for two people. Should I go ahead and book both, wait on both, or just book the Airtran for 3-3-12 and wait on the return? Any advice is appreciated. THANKS!!

[6rugrats]

You can book RT on AirTran now for your dates, MKE-MCO, depart 03/03/12, return 03/11/12 for $330. These are both nonstop flights.

 

The return flight may be too early for you, but I don't know when your ship docks.

[luv2go1]

Do you think we're safe taking that early of a flight? We have to get from Port Canaveral to Orlando.

[6rugrats]

It takes about an hour. When does your ship dock?

[luv2go1]

The ship docks at 6:00AM.

[D4]

You're going during Spring Break season to a popular location so expect higher airfares, crowded flights, and a lot of kids (all ages) on your ship.