I want to take a trip to Rome with my daughter in June. I'm shocked to find that airfare to Rome is around $1400. I do have some flexibility on dates but the price seems to hover around that much. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get a lower airfare??? I'm also not opposed to purchasing hotel with air or even a tour. It just seems that airfare is a killer right now. Thanks.
Posted by
winston salem, nc, usa
1078 posts
Check airberlin.com, who I think is starting service to the DL from Baltimore in July. You can then connect to FCO.
I wouldn't hold out too much hope for fares going down as fuel is really moving in the oppisite direction.
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8304 posts
Rising fuel prices, unrest with the Iran political situation and airline consolidation has near future European fares in an uproar. Get copies of the New York and Philadelphia Sunday newspapers, and see what's being advertised in the Travel sections. I checked Kayak.com, and reasonable air fares up in the Fall are being quoted only about one or two days per month. Sometimes you've just got to be willing to pay the price if you don't have time to wait for a better fare. Good luck in your hunt!
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23562 posts
If you wanted cheaper air fares you should have gone in08. You are flying peak time and paying peak fares. 1400 isn't bad. Have seen fares closer to 1700. Can you go in sep or Oct?
Posted by
Minneapolis
1259 posts
Hi kathy. I see air from New York to Rome in June is around $1000. Can you train / bus / get a ride to New York? Might be worth it to save $800 on airfare...? Enjoy your trip!
Posted by
Reno, NV, USA
2535 posts
Hi Kathy, Have you tried searching on Kayak.com? How flexible are you on travel dates? I am seeing a few fares for about $1197.
Posted by
OP
philly, pa
10 posts
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll keep looking although now I'm leaning toward going to Quebec City due to the expense of airfare.