I am currently in Italy and will be flying back to the US in about 2-3 weeks. However, I am having a difficult time finding cheap flights (under $1,000). Does anyone have any suggestions??
Thanks!
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8371 posts
I'm seeing right at 600 Euros out of Rome, Venice and Milan into Detroit. That's the closest international airport to Bowling Green, OH. That's right @ $812 at today's currency prices.
Those one way flights are not cheap. We caught round trips out of Atlanta much cheaper than that 3/26/2014.
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Can we assume that you are at least flying back to Chicago? Or, where are you flying to in the USA?
Posted by
Reading, PA, USA
1637 posts
It is strange, but in planning a trip to Italy we have found that the round rip airfares are less expensive than a single one way fare.
Posted by
Seattle
40 posts
I think what Bob says will almost always be true -- particularly for international flights. You may have to book a roundtrip ticket and just not use the return portion of it, although the airline will be peeved with you for doing this.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
How did you end up in Italy without a return ticket?
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10737 posts
I was wondering that myself Michael!
Posted by
OP
Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
5 posts
Thanks for all your suggestions! Yes, I will probably fly into Chicago. I didn't originally get a return flight because I didn't know when I was coming back. I wanted to learn some more Italian and do some sightseeing, so wanted a flexible schedule.
Posted by
Green Bay
21370 posts
I'm seeing flights on Delta from Milan to Chicago via JFK at $683 everyday from Nov 3 to Nov 15, when you book a round trip with a 2 week stay. Throw away the return when you get home. There is also flights on Delta from Rome to Chicago via Atlanta at $690 on Nov 7, 8 & 9 with a 16 day stay.
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Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Diana, I am positively green with envy that you were able to go to Italy for an undetermined length of time. What a luxury!
Posted by
Beverly Hills, MI
814 posts
Basic rule of thumb ... the later you book a flight, the more it costs. Most airlines had computerized programs that adjust the fares on a time and load factor basis. On domestic routes it is not unheard of for the last seat in coach to cost as much as the first seat sold in first class. Taking a trip with an open return is a luxury. My advice is suck it up and grab what you can get before it gets really expensive.