L.A. to Argentina

[augustdawn]

Hi, I am going to bid on Priceline for 2 tickets from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires for September 5-15th.

I'm getting rates in the range of $699-775 on Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia, etc...

Priceline's lowest price is $781, so I'm thinking of bidding all the way down to 40% off, being $468 (w/taxes).

When I test out the bid I do get the "Please reconsider your price to increase your chances of getting your tickets" message. I still want to take my chances but a 72 hr wait could hurt me more than upping the bid a few bucks.

So does anyone think this bid is realistic? Has anyone else bid on tix to Argentina before? Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Savings on airfare are usually not that great, but you have nothing to lose by trying. With a monty before your trip i don't see the harm in trying whatever price you're comfortable with.

As well, you can use 'airline re-bid zones' by selecting alternate airports on your first request page, but then NOT checking them on the page where you submit your bid.

[augustdawn]

Didn't have any luck, I was surprised because I've saved so much on Hotels with Priceline before.

We're now trying to find a different destination in northern-south america/ central.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

It's not so much this route, big savings on airfare are usually hard to come by.

[urso_polar]

Before I knew about this board, I flew Detroit - Buenos Aires via priceline in Jan 2004. Your schedule is during shoulder season, so it should be a little less. If I recall correctly, the best airfares (including taxes) I could find were high 800s, hotwire was about 850 & my priceline bid was accepted for 605 for a total of 694 including taxes. If you can't find a good priceline fare, check with the consolidators. Have a nice & safe trip