Earliest Flight Out of Miami?

[kates024]

I will be sailing on the Imagination on Dec. 16th and was wondering what is the earliest flight out that I can book. I just booked the cruise the other day and decided to also look around for airfare. At that time I found BWI-MIA for $276.40 total for 2 roundtrip tickets. The flight after the cruise left at 3:40. It was perfect, but since I had just booked the cruise I didn't want to rush and book the airfare just yet. Well now that same flight would cost me $442.40. There is another flight out at 11:20. Do you think I could make that flight? The other thing I could do is take the 8:15PM flight out but that means we spend all day with our luggage and waiting in the airport. I really just want to book this 11:20 flight, but at the same time, I don't want to risk it. What are your thoughts?

 

Thanks,

Katie

[jleq]

Noon...at the earliest

[Cotton]

What a shame you missed booking that aftn. flight. Carnival suggests return flights no earlier than 2pm. Some folks make earlier flights just fine, BUT you never know if there will be a delay getting off the ship - due to customs, etc.

 

I believe you can ask at the purser's desk for an early (VIP) debarkation if you have an early flight, and perhaps carry your own luggage off. Good luck!

[kates024]

Thanks for your responses. I think I will continue to watch the airfare prices for a few weeks and see what happens. If I decided to take the 8:15pm flight out, any suggestions of what we could do all day in Miami with our luggage?

 

Thanks,

Katie

[jleq]

Why not take a "day tour" of Miami/the Everglades. They're offered by Carnival...and the luggage stays on the bus until the tour's end (maybe 2-3pm). You also might want to consider a flight into FLL. They tend to be cheaper [i just noticed $140 tickets avail. on AirTran from BWI-FLL]. CCL will offer transfers to/from FLL. Search for the multiple posts on the subject for other transportation suggestions.

[kates024]

jleq,

 

The everglade tour is an excellent idea. I hadn't even thought about the tours that Carnival offer in Miami.

 

Thanks,

Katie

[kates024]

Good News!!! I just checked airfare again and the flight I wanted is back down to a better price. Rountrip airfare for 2 is $276.40 total with tax and fees. So now our flight out of Miami is at 3:40pm. I booked it! Thanks for your help!

 

Katie

[bikeman688]

I just returned from the 15 Escatsy repo cruise today. We Docked at Maimi at 8am but were not cleared to leave ship bu customs untill 11:30, did not get to airport untill 1pm. A lot of peop;e missed there flights & had to try & get lattet flights. I made my 2 pm flight but was worried about it.