Members endlessdream Posted March 12 Members Share Posted March 12 I’m planning my Dec. to Jan. Trip to Brazil and I noticed that the flights are absurdly expensive from 15 Dec. up to mid Jan. Is it just holiday speculation or they are really gonna remain this expensive? lots of hotels don’t even allow booking that much in advance. How strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted March 12 Members Share Posted March 12 How much is the airfare you are seeing? A typical (off-peak) economy airfare SP - Rio is usually USD100 one way (plus luggage fee if no elite status). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedoo1 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Why would you buy tickets for Dec - Jan now? This far out no doubt you are paying a premium. No guarantee that it will be cheaper later though. Take the bus like the rest of us! vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 put a tracking alert on Google Flights.....way too early to buy. Generally 50usd 1 way is a safe buying point, they will dip sometimes to 30-40 on Gol. BlkSuperman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted March 13 Members Share Posted March 13 13 hours ago, speedoo1 said: Take the bus like the rest of us! Some of us don't like to travel the way Brazil peasants do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davet Posted Tuesday at 03:07 PM Members Share Posted Tuesday at 03:07 PM On 3/12/2023 at 1:43 AM, endlessdream said: I’m planning my Dec. to Jan. Trip to Brazil and I noticed that the flights are absurdly expensive from 15 Dec. up to mid Jan. Is it just holiday speculation or they are really gonna remain this expensive? lots of hotels don’t even allow booking that much in advance. How strange! That is their Christmas, New Year, AND summer vacation all in one. Yes, all over S. America, travel-related expenses can double in December and January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davet Posted Tuesday at 03:08 PM Members Share Posted Tuesday at 03:08 PM On 3/12/2023 at 6:16 PM, scott456 said: Some of us don't like to travel the way Brazil peasants do. What spectacular snobbery. They hardly travel like peasants so perhaps you should find out what it's really like. floridarob, Tartegogo and SolaceSoul 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members endlessdream Posted Tuesday at 03:37 PM Author Members Share Posted Tuesday at 03:37 PM I bought for the moment tickets with AA miles which are cancellable. 7k5 mikes each way. I put google alerts too. Let’s wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted Tuesday at 03:42 PM Members Share Posted Tuesday at 03:42 PM 5 minutes ago, endlessdream said: I bought for the moment tickets with AA miles which are cancellable. 7k5 mikes each way. I put google alerts too. Let’s wait and see. 7500 miles is about $75 value, and is a fair deal, do you have to pay any tax and fees on top of it? What's the cash price you found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davet Posted Tuesday at 03:44 PM Members Share Posted Tuesday at 03:44 PM 6 minutes ago, endlessdream said: I bought for the moment tickets with AA miles which are cancellable. 7k5 mikes each way. I put google alerts too. Let’s wait and see. That is totally a steal especially for that time period. Buying early usually lets you pay less, not more. I think your risk is cancellations and schedule changes, this far out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted Tuesday at 05:42 PM Members Share Posted Tuesday at 05:42 PM 2 hours ago, davet said: What spectacular snobbery. They hardly travel like peasants so perhaps you should find out what it's really like. People have different standards. Perhaps you and I define "peasant" differently. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members endlessdream Posted Friday at 05:22 PM Author Members Share Posted Friday at 05:22 PM I paid like 7 dollars for tax. 7k5 worth 120-150 usd according to my calculations though, which is still fine as they are full flex tickets. . With LifeMiles there are flights for 6k, which I calculate worth 70 to 80 usd but they are not flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lucky Posted Friday at 06:14 PM Members Share Posted Friday at 06:14 PM 51 minutes ago, endlessdream said: I paid like 7 dollars for tax. 7k5 worth 120-150 usd according to my calculations though, which is still fine as they are full flex tickets. . With LifeMiles there are flights for 6k, which I calculate worth 70 to 80 usd but they are not flex. My Lifemiles have proven to be worthless for international flights, unless I want to take 44 hours to get to Rio from LA on Avianca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members endlessdream Posted Friday at 10:14 PM Author Members Share Posted Friday at 10:14 PM 3 hours ago, Lucky said: My Lifemiles have proven to be worthless for international flights, unless I want to take 44 hours to get to Rio from LA on Avianca. Use them on domestic flights or international routes of Avianca and GOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted yesterday at 03:31 AM Members Share Posted yesterday at 03:31 AM On 3/18/2023 at 1:22 AM, endlessdream said: I paid like 7 dollars for tax. 7k5 worth 120-150 usd according to my calculations though, which is still fine as they are full flex tickets. . With LifeMiles there are flights for 6k, which I calculate worth 70 to 80 usd but they are not flex. 120-150 USD is cheap for round trip or even one way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
