Save on Airfare: $150 Roundtrip to Chicago from Philly - Book Now!

[pcsharon1]

Just checked expedia and roundtrip to Chicago for conference is $150 from Philly. Should I wait and hope it goes lower

 

[esavvymom]

I probably wouldn't, but that's me. I'm in NC, and we're flying my in-laws out next month from Chicago. Usually, tickets run $250+ per person, but right now, they are $140 per person!! I was shocked (and very happy!). So with summer season coming, I don't know if I'd trust the prices to go lower. I'd expect they'd go higher because of the increased travel season. Who knows what funky game the airlines will play.

 

[cathyskitchen]

That is GREAT for a trip roundtrip from Philly to Chicago - jump on it!

 

[babywings76]

Have you used that airport before? I've had several bad experiences there, so I'll just warn you....go super, super early. We were there 2 hours before our flight, checked in, and then it was the enormous line for security that made us late. They closed the doors and almost wouldn't let us board the plane! It was a nightmare. They only had 2 security lines for the whole terminal! And this is a really busy airport. We've had other bad experiences there so we avoid it like the plague, if at all possible. I would rather pay a little more and use a different airport than go there again.

 

[cathyskitchen]

PHL is notorious for being horrible. I always get there 2 hours early. Anyone who is from this area and flies out of that airport knows the nightmares well!! Unfortunately, it's the closest (20 min), so it wins. It also depends on when you're flying out, too. If you have an early am flight, chances are, there are going to be a lot of people there.

 

[Flamingo]

I got $237 from Baltimore roundtrip to Midway, Chicago...Bwi is an easy airport to use Also no baggage fees that is a good thing...

 

[PCCHeather0506]

I heard that airfare is only going to go down especially in the peak summer months...like July!! I'm going to wait a little longer and see what happens!! Hopefully it'll get cheaper! If you book with Southwest and the flight gets cheaper..they will credit you with miles. It might be worth it to do that!!

 

[elijahstrust]

I found this article today...some useful info...

2 words for frugal fliers: Patience, Wednesday - Tips- msnbc.com

 

[pampchefsarah]

I read an article this weekend that said the best time to purchase airfare online is 12:01 Wednesday morning. Something about tickets reserved but not purchased on Monday, and the reservation is only good for 24 hours, so the airlines suddenly have alot of empty seats.

Keep in mind, this is one minute after midnight in the time zone of the head office of the airline, not necessarily your time zone!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I probably wouldn't, but that's me. I'm in NC, and we're flying my in-laws out next month from Chicago. Usually, tickets run $250+ per person, but right now, they are $140 per person!! I was shocked (and very happy!). So with summer season coming, I don't know if I'd trust the prices to go lower. I'd expect they'd go higher because of the increased travel season. Who knows what funky game the airlines will play.

I just looked and from NC to Chicago in July is $250. Where did you see the $150?

 

[cheryl929]

Which airport... Midway or Ohare?

 

[pcsharon1]

I've used both and one isn't any easier than the other as far as I'm concerned. I don't really care which I fly into - Midway is smaller so a little less walking maybe?

 

[DebbieJ]

I live in Chicago and prefer MDW hands down.