I am going to Columbia in February 2008 Flight info

Mr. Hollywood says on Jul 25, 2007, 16:27:

I think you're too early. Flights that far in advance are usually more expensive than within a couple months of the date.

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Gator says on Jul 25, 2007, 18:27:

Prices will fall after the end of Xmas travel say about January 12. I would check with a couple of travel agents in your area and then use that information to call a couple of airlines direct. Another possiblity is to Miami MIA then on to Colombia usig American, COPA, Aviancia-as Tio Hollywood said too early at this point.

Always call the airline direct before booking.

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adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 25, 2007, 18:49:

vicshere says on Jul 25, 2007, 19:01:

adrim the problem with the AC flight is that it arrives in Bogotá a bit too late to make most connections...next year I will do the Miami route again....that way I wouldn't have to sleep at the Bogotá airport.....I just don't know why AC cant leave Toronto 2 hours earlier since it arrive at 6:30 am you would think 6 hours is plenty to get the plane ready for a return trip to Bogotá.....maybe they haven't had enough passenger complains

listo

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jfsawatzky says on Jul 25, 2007, 19:28:

A couple thoughts, as I fly this route...

Avoid, if possible, any layovers in the US. Your luggage could be delayed, or you might miss your connections. I have flown Ottawa, Pittsburg, Miami, Barranquilla once, and the only flight that arrived/left on time was my first flight out of Ottawa. One positive note, my luggage was ticketed to Barranquilla in Ottawa, and actually arrived with me in Barranquilla!!! (I have flown other routes in the US, and more often than not, the flights do not arrive on time, and I have had problems with lost luggage.) When you return, you need allow sufficient time to clear immigration in Miami and to make your connection. One possible downside if you decide to use AC, you will probably need an overnight in Bogota, as I could not make connections (unless the schedules have since changed) and you need consider this cost too.

The comment by Gator about buying after Christmas is correct, after New Years the prices drop dramatically (you just need wait until the prices drop), and my experience is there has been plenty of spaces to Colombia after Christmas. Another factor, if you intend to go for Carnavles, you may have problems making a connection to Baranquilla from Bogota (that is if you do not book ahead... I needed wait about 8 hours, as the 3 or 4 earlier flights were full when I went for Carnavles).

I have seen prices on AC Ottawa to Bogota vary from 630 (approx 800 with tax) and up . Normally the price is around 1000 (including tax), and typically AC is cheaper (or very near the same price) as flying through the US (at least I have not been able to find prices cheaper than AC), and when you factor in the time, with layovers and potential for complications, I prefer to fly AC.

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jfsawatzky says on Jul 25, 2007, 19:30:

Hey vic...
You've stayed the night at the Bogota airport. What has it been like... any problems?

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vicshere says on Jul 25, 2007, 19:36:

no problems what so ever...I slept in the lounge on the second floor right in front of the national police office... you will find the JV coffee shop open all night...also many other travelers choice to sleep on the benches...one piece of advice don't sleep on the floor as it is very cold....a couple of years ago I did sleep on the floor and caught pneumonia

listo

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adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 25, 2007, 20:36:

scotty says on Jul 25, 2007, 22:30:

hmmmm..I have never been to Columbia North Carolina before, or is that in South Carolina?

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jfsawatzky says on Jul 26, 2007, 02:34:

Another option that I used once, was to take a flight from go travel direct (I was interested in a package, but they were unable to add a second person (my fiance) staying in my hotel room), Ottawa Cartegena. I am pretty certain that this is NOT available year round (if it is still available at all), but with a brief stop in Montreal to pick up passengers (maybe 45 - 60 minutes) it was a quick and easy option. The price was comparable to other options.
A bus (a private mini van) to Barranquilla will probably take 90 minutes, and cost... if i remember correctly 50,000 pesos (about $25) or a normal bus (I suggest costeno (not certain of the spelling) might be 25,000 pesos (about 12.50).

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