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Old 11-20-2008, 03:04 PM   #1  
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Default How to get a last minute flight?

Does anyone know the best way to get a decent deal on a last minute flight? I just found out my sister is pretty sick (think autoimmune disease attacking her liver, not the flu...) and going in for a bunch of tests. I'd like to be able to fly out (from San Diego to Pittsburgh) to help take care of her daughters and household and everything. The cheapest flights I can find leaving in the next day or two are $600.

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Old 11-20-2008, 03:06 PM   #2  
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I'm sorry.
I always book my airline tickets at cheaptickets.com. Never last minute though.
Good luck.
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Old 11-20-2008, 03:11 PM   #3  
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I haven't used them myself, but I've heard of LastMinute.com (http://us.lastminute.com/index.html).
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Southwest has a 'wanna get away' deal, I just looked and base fare was 479 - tax included was 550. You leave at 3.
Piriceline - 362 round trip (pre tax) if you can leave tomorrow.

Dont know if either of these are better than what you're looking at though

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Old 11-20-2008, 03:38 PM   #5  
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If you're willing to drive to an airport further away, that sometimes help. On travelocity you can select several airports and ask it to find the best deal.

Also, I know people who have had good experiences with setting their own price through priceline, although I've never used it myself.

Good luck to you and your sister!

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Old 11-20-2008, 10:59 PM   #6  
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Your family is in my prayers.
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