Fall Travel Deals
Deals on Airfares, Cruises, Transport and Hotel rates
By Mark Kahler
Prices quoted in this article are subject to change without notice, as they are controlled by the airlines. Change however does not necessarily mean UP, it could be down depending on the seats available, so please check each airline you are interested in.
Fall is a great time to get away. In most places, it is not "peak season," and there are plenty of deals to be found. Here are some tips for finding better airfares, cruise deals and better rates for all inclusive resorts, transport and things to do, as well as cheap hotel rates. Do a little seasonal planning and find some great budget travel deal
This is by no means an exhaustive list of deals for fall, but you should see enough here to whet your appetite for more!
Europe is a favourite fall destination, and you'll find the attractions far less crowded even if the weather is rather cool and rainy at times. LastMinute.com getaway-style bargains to nine European cities.
Go-today.com offers airfare/hotel combinations: for Ireland; Paris; London; and Rome. Unfortunately, these rates are significantly higher than at this time last year. Book these trips as early as possible, because the pre-autumn offers usually don't remain through the season.
Air Berlin offers low fares from August-October. One recent search revealed a New York-Dusseldorf one-way fare for $300 USD. Fares tend to decrease from August to October. It's worth checking here because connections from Air Berlin airports to other European cities can be excellent.
A good baseline shopping tool is British Airway's Cheapest Fare List. Here you can see the lowest priced tickets between London and multiple North American cities this fall.
Once you find a good trans-Atlantic fare, Lufthansa offers deals for flying within Europe. Fares can change at any time but start at $125 USD round trip. Seats are limited and therefore these fares are subject to availability.
Delta's International Business Class sale is valid for departures from hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati or New York JFK. Requires a 30- or 50-day advance purchase. The best one-way fares go to the 50-day buyers: New York-Madrid $1,279; Atlanta-Brussels $1,669; a 30-day advance price for New York-London Heathrow is $1,559. (Price subject to change)The fares require a minimum seven-day stay and do not include some additional fees.
Alaska Airlines offers airfare Web deals for travel in September and October. Recently offered one-way fares include Los Angeles-Seattle from $89; Portland (Ore.) to Phoenix from $99. All fares require immediate purchase. Read terms carefully.
Southwest Airlines has a "Northeast to Florida" sale good for travel between Sept. 7-Nov. 15. One-way tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance and are good only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. One-way fares include Baltimore-Ft. Lauderdale from $89; Boston-Panama City from $89; and Chicago-Ft. Lauderdale from $99. Fares can only be booked online and must be purchased early.
Honolulu Vacation Packages and Deals from Travelocity include some flight and hotel offerings. These deals vary in length and hotel destination, so study the terms carefully before making a final selection.
Don't forget to check out Deals of the Week for late-breaking air travel bargains throughout the season.
Please note:
All the sale fares you encounter are base prices for the trip. You'll also need to add on taxes and fees. The fine print for each deal is required reading. Skipping this step leaves you open to potentially costly problems. Since many of these fares are non-refundable, you must understand the terms completely before you book.
As seen in the November Issue of Main Street Magazine.
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