What happened to the airfare prices WAY HIGH

[momofslg]

I've been searching for airfare from Columbus, Ohio (CMH) to San Juan (SJU)and the fares jumped by $200.00pp over night. They were $395.00pp and now they are $591.pp .I'm hoping that fares will come WAY DOWN if I wait a little longer. We're not cruising until October 8. If anyone can help me find a deal I'd be appreciative. I want to fly in on October 7 and return October 15. Thank you.

[wrp96]

Even though they didn't fly to San Juan, maybe because of the shut down of Independence Air?

[Bequia]

Perhaps the cost of jet fuel, employee health care, pensions, landing fees, maintenance, terminal rent etc., keep rising. They pass it along to the customer resulting in higher airfares.

[DanJ]

Indy did fly to SJU. Not sure of the frequency, but their SJU-IAD A319 yesterday was one of their last flights before shutdown.

 

But airfares do fluctuate on a day to day basis, especially this far out. When I booked last April for this month, the prices were down, and promptly went up a couple hundred dollars that week, then went down again, before going up. Same thing in October when I had to cancel that air and re-book. You'll just have to watch the fares and book when you feel comfortable.

[LookingForward2]

I just had the same experience. We are pricing airfare from PIT to SJU for July. I have been watching it at about $380 which was very good, especially for nonstop, plus the times were great. We are meeting with the 2 other couples this weekend to make plans and WOW...the airfare for that same flight jumped up to over $700!

 

I had a feeling that the magical date of Jan. 5th might have had something to do with it and Ind. Air.

 

Please assure me that it will come back down. I check every day and at this point do have cruise air scheduled, but don't have to make my final payment until April.

[parody]

For those who have access to Spirit Airlines, they are currently running a sale for flights to SJU. Flights must be booked by January 9th. For example, depending on day of the week, one-way flights from New York to San Juan range from $99 to $149 plus taxes.

 

Those who monitor airfares will see a lot of fluctuation from day to day (and even hour to hour). At one time there was a website that would show one the historical fluctuation for a particular airport pair. Unfortunately, I don't believe that information is shown at the current time. And, while the US DOT does publish average fares by city pair each quarter, it doesn't include SJU.

[kimcruiser]

In august, september, october of 2005 spirit was running special of $9 to $99 depending on what city you flew out of (for those months). Yes I said $9. Good luck

[SWEETNLOW2005]

I am also looking for airfare to San Jaun via Detroit or Chicago. $400.00 seemd to be the going rate. I am going to be patient and wait a couple more months not cruising until last part Oct 2006 . I keep hearing if you wait the fare will get a bit cheaper . I know not always the case. But since i have 9 months it isnt going to hurt anything.

[momofslg]

I will be more than willing to drive to another airport IF I can get a great deal. While I prefer to fly out of CMH (10 minutes from home) CLE, PIT, & DTW are alternatives if I can find a better deal. I'm hoping to find a flight for < $400.00 pp including all taxes with no more than 1 layover. I'm not too worried about times on the way but on the return I need to get off the ship, so nothing before 12:30pm. Travel dates 10/07/2006---10/15/2006. If anyone is searching and finds a deal please let me know.

Thanks,

Lisa

[wrp96]

I just did a search on Kayak.com and found a $380 per person fare on United out of Pittsburgh for your dates and times. That doesn't include taxes and fees but it would be around your $400 per person mark.

[momofslg]

I'm going to check right now!