Both Spirit Airlines and United Airlines are offering steeply discounted low-cost airfares this September and October if you're looking to take a cheap fall vacation to Florida.
Between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Spirit is offering round-trip tickets for $64 each (FLL).
Between Newark and Palm Beach International Airport, United offers flights for $103 each way (PBI).
Both of these flight specials are valid for seats in the cheapest fare class, which entails pricey additional fees even for a carry-on bag.
However, if you're traveling lightly and want a very inexpensive trip to Florida (or if you live in Florida and want a cheap getaway to New York), these offers may be suitable for you.
Continue reading to learn more about these flight bargains' specifics and restrictions.
Basics of deals
Airlines: Spirit and United.
Routes: Newark to Fort Lauderdale (Spirit) and West Palm Beach (United).
Google Flights or directly with Spirit and United are the two options for booking.
Choose dates in September and October for your trip.
While tickets are still cheap.
Flight examples
The routes shown here are a few of the flights that are available on various dates in September and October.
There are still numerous possible dates and time slots for flights.
There are direct flights from Newark to Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach.
United Airlines
The United tickets are for its basic economy class, which has no carry-on baggage restrictions and a one-way fee of $70 for each checked bag.
This kind of ticket does not permit flight modifications or upgrades.
However, you can make this fare work if you're only bringing a few garments in a compact bag that can fit beneath the seat in front of you.
Starting at $103, there are currently flights available from Newark to West Palm Beach for a number of dates in September and a few particular days in October.
It makes more sense to spend the extra $60 round trip for an economy seat if you're carrying a bag than to pay the bag surcharge on basic economy.
These tickets represent a huge savings compared to the majority of normal United flights throughout the September to October period, which now cost more than $200 round-trip.
Spirit Airlines
Between Newark and South Florida via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Spirit Airlines is also providing extremely low rates.
During the months of September and October, Spirit's usual flights are approximately 50% less expensive than the $64 round-trip fare, while there are additional special offers available.
If you want to bring a carry-on bag, make sure to note on the Google Flights above that Spirit is charging $85 each way.
The round-trip cost would more than treble, from $64 to $234, making this ticket a bad deal.
Actually, it costs $150 less to check a bag round trip than it does to carry it on ($170).
A round-trip ticket for $64 is a great value, but, provided you can only bring one personal item (and they will be picky about its size at the gate).
Enhance your purchase
Don't forget to pay for your flights with a credit card that offers bonus points.
Airline cards, like the United Explorer Card in this instance, might always be an excellent choice for achieving status and benefits unique to certain carriers.
The Platinum Card® from American Express gets 5 points for every dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 of these purchases each calendar year, giving you more freedom in how you can utilize the points. While the American Express® Gold Card earns 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, the Citi Premier® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve do not.
Per dollar spent on travel with the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, 2 points are earned.
In conclusion
The ideal early fall holiday is now available thanks to new Spirit and United airline offers from Newark to South Florida.
Spirit Airlines' round-trip prices for $64 and United's for $103 are both excellent choices, especially for United, which normally costs more than twice that amount throughout the fall.
However, keep in mind that these prices are for basic, economy-class tickets, so any carry-on bags or services will be extra.
If you're bringing luggage, the outrageous carry-on bag price of $85 each way charged by Spirit and the $70 checked bag fee charged by United make these fares considerably less appealing.
These prices are worth taking advantage of if you are a light traveler and are looking for a reason to head down to South Florida for a short stay.
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