https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:48:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1197190 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:43:23 +0000 bpcmarj 1197190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kayak is where I start for flights (though they do not show southwest, you have to go to their website for that). Also, check nearby airports if your family will be able to pick you up (ex. laguardia and newark). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1197148 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:29:51 +0000 sunny 1197148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't forget Ebates. It's typically a flat $2-4 per ticket. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1197116 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:19:49 +0000 kimbed 1197116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>and I always do aisle with LO! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1197113 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:18:36 +0000 kimbed 1197113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This may not be ideal traveling with a LO, but when I had to buy a last minute ticket for my mom, myself (and DS as lap child) to travel for my FIL's funeral we used Hotwire and it was a GREAT deal. It guaranteed one stop or less and arrival time prior to midnight the same day, so no redeye. It ended up being less than half the price of the bereavement ticket we bought for DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1197078 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:59:26 +0000 regberadaisy 1197078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>quick!<br /> Aisle or window? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1196930 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:55:29 +0000 T-Mom 1196930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use kayak for comparison across airlines. Aside from that, I am terrible at finding the best prices. If Tuesday is the best day, I would go for it. I don't think Holiday travel gets any cheaper as you get closer, unless you are willing to fly on the day of. I have been burned before by seeing one price early in the day, and waiting to discuss in the evening, only to find that the price went up $100, so I wouldn't wait if you find a price you are willing to pay.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1196925 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:53:56 +0000 Alivoo01 1196925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No tips, but I know Kayak and some of the other airline comparison sites allow you to sign up for notifications if the airfare gets cheaper. I also know on Kayak they have a "confidence indicator" that tells you if they think the price today is pretty good so you should purchase or if they predict prices to go up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1196922 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:52:43 +0000 Mamaof2 1196922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you ever tried Kayak? They compare all the airlines and I usually use them when flying </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1196875 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:35:46 +0000 LovelyPlum 1196875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not good at these sorts of things, but YAY for going home for Thanksgiving! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-tips-for-last-minute-airfare#post-1196836 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:20:07 +0000 regberadaisy 1196836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not one to buy airfare last minute <i>especially</i> around the holidays. But here we are. DH &amp; I talked some more and he knows how much it would mean to me to go see my family for Thanksgiving as we had originally planned.<br /> <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/not-going-home-for-thanksgiving" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/not-going-home-for-thanksgiving</a></p> <p>Anyway, I'm about to buy a ticket for LO (lap infant) &amp; I today. Airfare is typically cheaper for purchase on Tuesday. Just wondering if anyone has any tips for getting deals for last minute airfare? I realize with the holidays my chances are pretty slim!</p> <p>I'm already subscribed to Southwest, Jetblue and other airline deal emails and following JetBlue on their twitter feed. </p>