cheap airfare?

[rm]

I solemnly swear I am up to no good.

Anyone got any tips for finding a cheap (cheap!) last minute flight between NYC and SFO for about a week from now short of family death or dumb luck?

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[feyandstrange.livejournal.com]

I suppose you don't know any airpine employees?

Southwest is just starting or about to start to fly into SFO, and might have deals. Virgin America has also just started business and is flying JFK-SFO.

I usually take JetBlue for that route and their prices are tolerable. Neither JetBlue or Southwest list prices on things like Expedia, so check their sites directly.

Oakland is our Newark; you can subway in/across to SF and SFO from OAK, so check that as well if that helps. OAK charges lower fees and is often cheaper as a result.

Does it have to be direct, or a transfer is OK?

[rm.livejournal.com]

Transfer okay. Virgin is sold out (it's what I'm flying). Yes, I'm trying to smuggle Patty along on the trip from hell.

[feyandstrange.livejournal.com]

Yay smuggling!

damnit, Jet Blue has a great deal for the week after... will keep eyes peeled. good luck!

[rm.livejournal.com]

The cheapest thing 've found so far is about $320, and when you add all th taxes and crap to it that's close to $400. I know these days that's good, but I feel like with a little luck we could actually find a bargain and do this.