Airfare

Rbh44 · #1 06-22-2009, 05:23 PM

Anyone know why airfare is more than twice as expensive flying from the DR as opposed to flying to the DR. Just checked several airlines and can get a flight from US to DR for $175.00. From the DR to US the return flight is over $400. These are one way tickets. Also a direct RT flight from PHL to Santo Domingo is $488.00. A RT flight from Syracuse NY to Santo Domingo, via PHL on the exact same direct flight, is $478.00. How can it be $10 less to add on the extra leg for the Syracuse flight? Strange.

gszenacm · #2 06-22-2009, 06:35 PM

are you comparing the same dates?

Luperon · #3 06-22-2009, 08:23 PM

Coming back from the DR you have to pay much more tax.

PrincesseEm · #4 06-24-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Luperon

Coming back from the DR you have to pay much more tax.

Yep, exactly...it is about $75 - $100 USD once they've added up all their different departure fees and taxes.

jrzyguy · #5 06-24-2009, 08:58 PM

yeah...many airlines advertise low rates around 200 rt. and then it gets to be around 400 after fees and taxes.

here is a trick i have learned. If you are flexible with your dates...wait until about 9 or ten PM the night before you are going to travel. First look on-line then call the airlne directly. I have gotten fares for about 200 (taxes fees included). The only problem is is this a not a guarantee....and you have to be packed and ready to go in a blink!

even if you dont book...try looking at rates around 9 or ten PM on a wednesday...and look at the rates for the next day.