Could fares go down for SFO to LHR?
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Could fares go down for SFO to LHR?
So I am hearing from this forum and others that I should by my ticket for the summer now, and also that three months out from my trip is too soon to buy my ticket.
I am slightly freaking out cause I have seen the price go up a bit in the past week and I really want to take this trip.
COuld it be possible to get deals on airfare to LHR two months a month from now? Or should I always purchase early for early summer travel?
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Sorry, here are the details....I am seeing prices from SFO to LHR for a little under 700 dollars both non and multi-stop for the month of May.
I was hoping to get a fair under 600, closer to 500 if possible.
I was hoping to get a fair under 600, closer to 500 if possible.
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CA to Europe is pricey. I don't know if you have any frequent flyer miles, but here's what I did for my upcoming Amsterdam trip:
FFMiles from LA to Newark, NJ
Roundtrip NJ to Amsterdam, total with fees $430
FFMiles from LA to Newark, NJ
Roundtrip NJ to Amsterdam, total with fees $430
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When you posted over on the USA forum I assumed you were talking about <b>high</b> fares. A bit under $700 is definitely not high.
Are you talking about including taxes/fees or not? If you mean $700 inc. fees jump on it like yesterday. I mostly use SFO to Europe (but also SMF, LAS, and LAX). After a lot of searching I have usually been able to get fares for $550 - $630 in May/June. Into July the fares usually go up quite a bit.
BUT - w/ all the fuel surcharges and recovering load factors, $700 seems pretty good.
Are you talking about including taxes/fees or not? If you mean $700 inc. fees jump on it like yesterday. I mostly use SFO to Europe (but also SMF, LAS, and LAX). After a lot of searching I have usually been able to get fares for $550 - $630 in May/June. Into July the fares usually go up quite a bit.
BUT - w/ all the fuel surcharges and recovering load factors, $700 seems pretty good.
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Oh - meant to add - I was talking about $550-$630 inc. taxes.
If your $700 is plus fees/taxes then that is really well over $800.
Give us a bit more info - actual dates of travel and are you talking about all inclusive fares.
And remember - if you are flexible w/ your dates you can sometimes save a LOT. Just moving your flights 1 or 2 days can make $100 or $200 difference.
If your $700 is plus fees/taxes then that is really well over $800.
Give us a bit more info - actual dates of travel and are you talking about all inclusive fares.
And remember - if you are flexible w/ your dates you can sometimes save a LOT. Just moving your flights 1 or 2 days can make $100 or $200 difference.
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I do not think you will get a fare SFO to LHR RT for under $600 including taxes in May and I would be happy to get it under $700 if you include taxes.
I fly out of SFO overseas and if you want fares to be less you will need to travel off season.
I fly out of SFO overseas and if you want fares to be less you will need to travel off season.
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Tamara--
Regarding your ploy to use FF miles and they pay from NY, I'm curious how you have planned this logistically. Are you leaving a day of flex time in between in case there is a flight delay or what?
Regarding your ploy to use FF miles and they pay from NY, I'm curious how you have planned this logistically. Are you leaving a day of flex time in between in case there is a flight delay or what?
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Julies, I have a 4 hour layover between flights. Which means I have plenty of time, even if the flight is running late. If the flight is so late that I miss my connecting (which is unlikely this time of year as far as weather delays go), I purchased the travel insurance for 20 bucks which will cover me). It works! I also double checked with Continental before booking, letting them know my plans, and they said it should be no problem.