www.CostaRicaTicas.com

I flew them a couple times around August/September for around $400 to SJO and now their flights are in the $800s.. They were flying mostly through Ft Lauderdale but seem to be even routing that traffic up to Charlotte then to SJO.. Still though, insane pricing... Delta's showing some up pricing for a few months out too. Is it probably just high-season related?

US Air is no longer flying from Lauderdate to SJO. In the east all flights are routed through Charlotte except 1 Sat flight direct Phila to SJO.

My buddy wants to come down with me for Memorial Day weekend, "off-season". He's flying out of Charlotte and he's seeing $650. I told him to wait because they will probably lower the fares closer to the travel dates as the planes aren't filling up. Now if people pay these ridiculous prices, well then obviously they won't lower prices. I am seeing a fare of $606 on Taca out of NYC, but it should be around $400-450, so I'm going to wait a month or two before I book it.

I just love living in Florida............. !!!!!!!!!!!!
Now, if it would just warm up a little, it'd be a lot better. It's only going to hit 78 degrees today ! Man, I'm freezing !!! (hee, hee, hee)

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flights here went up last friday from 421 plus tax to now 577 plus tax...
its crazy here now to go there....we can fly to germany and amsterdam and i guess freeze our tail off for 300 or just little over 300 plus tax...
but not costa rica its over 600 now any dates u want to go

pah 386$ from NY

Jmac,
You lucked out. I still can't get less than $606. It was a half-day sale on Monday. I just missed it by 5 minutes. I'm pretty sure the prices will drop closer to travel date.

Ah well, I think being 100% flexible and able to leave on any one day also had alot to do with it.

I booked last week for 570. Today its 690. Have been watching prices for late March since late Nov. Its like a mini stock market, up and down. I know I booked high I think it will come down lower. I saved my flight info on Expedia and watch the price everyday. They say best time to book,30 to 60 days before departure. This is from the Midwest

Late Nov 690
Dec 620 to 690
Early Jan 690,650,630,570(Bought) 3 days later 690 again.
Today 674


I think in the 30 to 60 day window they will come down to 500 to 520.

Im curious as to how long this will go on.

I think PART of it has to do with Spring Break. Prices this time of year are always weird, and change quite a bit depending on how many seats have been sold at certain times. I think once Feb roles around and they have a good idea of how many travelers theyll have during the break time frame, they will then adjust their price.

I mean it makes sense for them. Most people, especially students on a budget will start looking at a spring break vacation, what, 2-3 months ahead? Airlines are probably just trying to profit from it more then ever with the gas price increases theyve encountered.

I'm a member of Taca frequent flyer program and I received an email today about the Taca sale to Latin America. I guess people aren't willing to pay $600.

NY to SJ starts at $329... but the catch is that it's only good through March.

I need a flight for May. I'll just wait.

Details on the 329? Im trying to get a friend to come on my trip, but everything says 600+ now.

sale ends on sunday, jan 15

http://www.taca.com/gnss/app/eng/promview.asp?id=174

Restrictions
- Fares do not include local taxes and airport fees
- Fares include security charge
- Fares may be changed or cancelled without prior notice
- Last ticketing day January 15, 2006
- Last date to commence travel February 28, 2006
- Travel complete March 31, 2006
- Minimum stay 3 days or a Sunday
- Maximum stay 120 days
- Penalty for changes of flights and dates 100USD
- Only unused ticket is refundable for 100USD

I've used US Air twice, Ft. Lauderdale direct to San Jose. It was a great price and easier for me than Miami. Now they want you to fly to Ga or NC first. It turns a 2 3/4 hour flight into 8 or 9 hours and doubles the price . It is any wonder the airlines are going broke!