Friday, July 30, 2010

Caracas Air Connections

By Zachary Sadowski

If you are looking for cheap airfare to Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, you don't have to worry too much. Caracas flights cost less than those to the most popular South American destinations such as Peru and Argentina. Venezuela is a country situated on the Northern edge of South America, not far from the Caribbean and Central America. As a result, the distance from North America to Caracas is not a lot, and consequently, the flights are cheaper.

On an average, Caracas flights from the US cost roughly US $600. However, the exact rate depends on where you board your flight, when you are flying and the airline you are flying with.

1. Where You Fly From - Depending on which part of the United States you are flying from, the airfares can vary greatly, with price differences of up to US$200. Caracas airfare is the cheapest from Newark or New York, with the lowest prices averaging around US$525 for a return ticket. Flying from Miami, Florida can cost around US$650 for a return ticket, while flights departing from Los Angeles are the most expensive, around US$720. These prices are simply an estimate, check with your airline for a more accurate estimate.

In order to cut cost, you can also book a domestic flight on a budget airline (such as Jetblue) to another city in the United States and fly to Caracas from there. These domestic flights usually cost less than the actual price difference and will shave off a big part of your expenditure on airfare.

Another way to cut cost is by looking for airfares departing from a nearby but smaller airport. For instance, instead of flying from Los Angeles, you can check out flights leaving Long Beach Airport. Budget airlines tend to use this tactic to cut cost; you can also do the same and leave your car at the nearby airport.

2. When You Fly - It is no surprise that Caracas flights are expensive on the weekends, but they are expensive even on Mondays, as that is the day people come back from their weekend holiday. The peak seasons like Christmas and New Year, and the spring and summer breaks are also the worst times you could pick if you have a tight budget.

By traveling during the off-peak season, you will not only reduce your cost, but also miss the crowds. Checking-in and boarding your flight will be a breeze.

3. Which Airline to Choose - If you are trying to get the lowest Caracas airfare, the best strategy would be to compare the prices of various airlines before choosing. There are several airfare search engines that will help you fish out the best deal for your dates.

An example of such a site is farecompare.com. It searches the airfares available on popular sites such as Travelocity, Lowfares, Priceline and Orbitz, and then displays the results, allowing you to make comparisons. Farecompare is one of my personal favorites, whenever I'm on the lookout for budget airfare.

I addition to comparing prices, you can also compare dates in which the cheapest Caracas airfare is available. Kayak is a website that lists the airfares of all the flights flying off to Caracas in a particular month. - 39815

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