Okay, so I was planning this trip from Milan to Los Angeles, right? It was a bit of a headache at first, but I figured it out. Here’s how it went down.
First, I started looking for flights. I mean, that’s the obvious first step, yeah? I checked a bunch of those flight comparison sites, trying to find the cheapest options. I noticed that flying during the summer is way more expensive, so I ruled that out. Turns out, the cheapest time to fly is in January, February, or September. Who knew?
- Searched for flights: Used those comparison websites, you know the ones.
- Checked different times: Found out summer is a no-go for cheap flights.
- Targeted off-season: Zeroed in on January, February, and September.
Then, I started to get into the details. Different airlines, different prices. I saw that Rome Fiumicino airport is apparently the cheapest one in Italy. I’m in Milan, but hey, it’s something to consider. There were direct flights with American Airlines, Delta, Emirates, and Neos, which was cool. No layovers, that’s always a plus.
I also heard that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are usually the cheapest days to fly. I tried to keep that in mind, but honestly, the prices were all over the place. It really does feel like a full-time job trying to find a good deal!
Digging Deeper
- Compared airlines: Looked at direct flight options, considered flying from Rome.
- Noted the cheapest days: Heard about Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, but it was hard to tell.
- Got overwhelmed: Seriously, so many prices to track!
I used a couple of different platforms that I could find to look for flights. I specifically looked for flights from Milan to Los Angeles, and there were a bunch of options. Round trip, one way, you name it. And it wasn’t just the big airlines, there were some budget ones too. Prices were last updated on December 31st, so pretty recent.
One platform had a deal with WestJet for $397, and another with some airline called S4 for $455. Another had flights starting at just $258. The prices were a bit all over the place, but it gave me a good range to work with.
- Explored different platforms: Found a good mix of airlines and prices.
- Noticed some deals: WestJet and S4 had some interesting offers.
- Got a price range: Started to see what was possible budget-wise.
At the end of the day, I managed to book a flight that I was pretty happy with. It wasn’t the absolute cheapest, but it was a good balance of price and convenience. And I learned a lot about the whole process. It’s definitely not as easy as it looks!
So, yeah, that’s my story of booking a flight from Milan to Los Angeles. It was a journey in itself, but I got there in the end. Hope this helps someone else who’s planning a similar trip!