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the trip is PHL to OGG. We bid for roundtrip tickets Friday 9/14 to Saturday 9/22 Departure We leave Friday at 8:00am, 45 minute layover in Chicago, in Hawaii by 2:00pm (local) --This is the best possible flight arrangement (as long as we make the connecting flight) Return We leave Saturday at 11:00pm, 2 hour layover in San Fran, Arrive at PHL at 5:30pm SUNDAY. -This was not as ideal, but all flights available involved a Sunday return and it just means we are in Hawaii longer.

Well I got the tickets using priceline. I started pretty low and bid up using the system suggested and ended up getting an accepted bid for $475, which came to $522.55 a ticket after fees. The best advertised price at the time of purchase was $632 a ticket so I was able to save 109.45 a ticket! The flight times I ended up with were fairly optimal as well. Thanks to thereuare and betterbidding.com

Thank you very much for the "how to" I will likely try the bidding process. The reason PHL is preferred is that we have family near the airport which means free parking and a place to stay if we want, but I will check it out regardless. We actually live in Harrisburg, but flights out of here are pricey. I will check back in later!

I would say yes

Tickets that I found (Orbitz) are $555 with $84 in taxes and fees. I would say that tickets would need to be about $575 after fees to make it worth doing the opaque thing. As long as the possible layover/stop(s) were within reason. Thanks for your help...

Hello, my sister is getting married in Maui in Sept 07. So my wife and I are "forced" :) into a Hawaii vacation. We are looking to find the best price available and are looking for some advice. The current best price available is $639 a ticket through various websites. I was wondering if anyone had advice on when to book/bid for tickets and if anyone had an idea as to how low to go or if we should wait awhile. I really have no idea what price is good enough to buy at. The travel dates are Sept 15-22 (Sat/Sat). Airports PHL preffered to OGG, but BWI is possible Thanks in advance for the help, and I will be sure to post the results when we get tickets.