Budgeting for Flight Costs

cr1mson

I am planning a holiday for next year however the airline schedules won't be released until later in the year. Is there anyway I can get an indication of prices so I can budget?

Thanks in advance.

C

Alice_Walker

Someone may be able to give an idea of historical prices if you post dates and routes. However they're not going to be a great indicator because the holiday market has changed so much due to so many destinations becoming undesirable (or even unreachable).

Alan_Bowen

A look this years prices can act as a guide but no one can predict the future. As Alice notes above there are so many uncertainities that can affect demand, prices for flights to Spain were astronomical 6 weeks ago because it was seen as safe. Now fares are lower because there is no accommodation left. On the other hand Turkey didn't sell and airlines decided to cancel flights resulting in the seats left on sale being much higher than last year.

Kernow666

where you going ? would help out a lot


I went to Los Angeles in 2012/13/14/15


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cr1mson

Thanks just realised this forum is for overseas flights so may have posted in wrong place. It would be for Edinburgh to Exeter.

Alan_Bowen

As there is only one airline operating the route, have a look now and see what they are charging. Flybe do have sales so look for them nearer the time

cr1mson

Thanks unfortunately the date has passed for this year so not sure how relevant they would be. i.e. start of July.

bagand96

You can book flights for next week for around £145 return. Although that's last minute booking so the fares will be higher.

As a guide, flybe domestic flights, book a decent time in advance or when there's a sale on, I'd budget for around £35-£55 each way.