When should I start looking???
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**mikeandsydsmom** · 05-08-2008, 12:27 PM

We will be flying to Orlando in December, would love some info on when airlines open these dates. I have been looking at different airline sites and notice that a few don't book that far out. When should I start looking for the best fares for December flights?

Thanks!

WeRDisneyFanatics · 05-08-2008, 12:31 PM

We are going the first week of December and booked our airfare last month. We'd been watching AirTran's fares and they dropped to a level we couldn't resist ($62 each way!). AirTran, JetBlue and Delta all have their fares out for December. I'm sure others do but those are the ones I was checking.

Normally I don't buy this far out but I was nervous about gas prices and their effect on ticket prices.

**duck addict** · 05-08-2008, 12:37 PM

The legacy carriers open the flights about 11 months out. The discounts often wait a lot later. As to the best time for a fare, in this airline flight/cost climate, find one you can live with and book it. (even the rebooking fees if you find a lower fare later are going up.

oldmom · 05-08-2008, 12:41 PM

We booked in Feb with Midwest because they have the most leg room. They run specials all the time but those seem to come out about 3 months before the flight dates. I'm too anal to wait that long.

oldmom · 05-08-2008, 12:42 PM

We are going the first week of Dec also

**janicelovesmickey** · 05-08-2008, 01:04 PM

start checking daily and see how it would either go up or down during the week.

**Colexis Mom** · 05-08-2008, 01:45 PM

I'd book when you see something you can live with

jhoshowski · 05-08-2008, 05:28 PM

I agree with those who say book when you can live with the fare. With the way things have been lately, I would be leery of holding out for special fares or discounts. Start looking now to get a feel for what fares are running.

TMWIlson7196 · 05-08-2008, 05:41 PM

In the past Ive booked about 3 months before our trip. But with the way prices of everything is going up I will most likeky book when Im happy with the price.

**belleandmaddysmom** · 05-08-2008, 06:12 PM

We are also going to WDW the first week of Dec. I agree with everyone about booking when you find something you can live with. Myself: I got nervous about all the gas prices going up, up, up! I have had our flights for a couple of months now. But that is just me and now I feel like it is one less thing to worry about!

Good luck to you!!

**goofysdtr** · 05-09-2008, 09:33 AM

I say look early, look often, and book it as soon as you like a fare.

j4crew · 05-09-2008, 10:06 AM

I agree--book with a price that you are happy with!

jimmymac · 05-09-2008, 10:10 AM

Start looking now unless you're waiting for Southwest

mickey0823 · 05-09-2008, 10:12 AM

I would start checkin now, and when you see something that looks good you should jump on it!

Flik · 05-09-2008, 09:38 PM

Also hunting for a "good" deal for December airfare. So far, I am not very impressed.

It's looking bleak.

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mickey0823 Community Rank: Traveler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York/Buffalo Posts: 418	I would start checkin now, and when you see something that looks good you should jump on it!

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Flik Community Rank: Sightseer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 86	Also hunting for a "good" deal for December airfare. So far, I am not very impressed. It's looking bleak.