Flights from SDQ to Caracas

[67espinoza]

Could anyone tell me who is flying, and how much a fare is from Sto. Dgo. to Caracas? I will be flying around December 17th 2008 with my family. If anyone has that info. I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks so much.

67espinoza

 

[Dominican_Titan]

well i did a little search for you and since you did not put a return date i just searched a one way ticket to give you atleast an idea.

i found that there is no non-stop flights for the 17th of december between SDQ and CCS.

i also found 3 choices...

one is LACSA with a 40 minute layover at Costa Rica for 735 US dollars

the other one is COPA with a 60 minute layover at Panama for 755 US dollars

and of course American Airlines with a 4 hour layover at San Juan for 766 US dollars.

i dont know if this prices are usually like this for 1 way but it seems expensive to me.

maybe some of the airlines from Venezuela will keep operations and the fare will lower or you should wait for when and IF air dominicana start flying to CCS with a lower fare.

 

[67espinoza]

Flights from SDQ to CCS

Thanks so much for your information. That is a little steep. I will be returning on Jan 1 or 2. This Air Dominican your spoke about, is this a new airline? Do they have a website?

Thanks again
67espinoza

 

[sascha]

i too have been looking at flights from SDQ to CCS for this fall and i havent found anything under $700 USD return and i think that thats pretty expensive (even for a return flight).

i booked a flight from seattle, washington to SDQ (with one short layover each way) and it only cost $550 with taxes all in! how could a flight from SDQ to CCS cost more?!?!

 

[La Profe_1]

Found something a bit cheaper

I searched some websites I know and found this:

620.00 in US Dollars
1 adult @ $620.00
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This ticket is non-refundable.

Changes to this ticket will incur a penalty fee.

Airport legend:

SDQ: Santo Domingo Las Americas
PTY: Panama City Tocumen Int'l
MDE: Medellin JM Cordova Int'l
CCS: Caracas S. Bolivar
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Caracas, Venezuela: 1904 miles 10 hrs 1 min

COPA Airlines Flight CM447 on a Boeing 737 (jet) in coach class
(breakfast, movie)
Departs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ) Tue, Dec 16 7:36a 2 hrs 19 min
Arrives Panama City, Panama (PTY) 8:55a
Layover in Panama City 2 hrs 45 min
COPA Airlines Flight CM613 on a MD-80 (jet) in coach class
(operated by Aero Republica S.A.)
(snack)
Departs Panama City, Panama (PTY) Tue, Dec 16 11:40a 1 hr 16 min
Arrives Medellin, Colombia (MDE) 12:56p
Layover in Medellin 1 hr 41 min
COPA Airlines Flight CM638 on an Embraer RJ-190 (jet) in coach class
(operated by Aero Republica S.A.)
(snack)
Departs Medellin, Colombia (MDE) Tue, Dec 16 2:37p 2 hrs 0 min
Arrives Caracas, Venezuela (CCS) 5:07p
Note: The flight from Medellin JM Cordova Int'l (MDE) to Caracas S. Bolivar (CCS) is subject to government approval.

 

[rubio_higuey]

Aeropostal. Direct SDQ - CCS.
17/12/2008 return 2/1/2009
368 EUR (approx. US$ 575)
This is a RT (round trip) fare

you can book on Rumbo: Vuelos, Hoteles, Viajes y Vacaciones or you can contact Aeropostal in Santo Domingo. They have offices in Hotel Intercontinental V Centenario and on Lincoln below Vimenca.



IDA: mi?rcoles, 17 diciembre 2008 << D?a - / D?a + >>

VUELTA: viernes, 2 enero 2009 << D?a - / D?a + >>


367,84 ? 1 Adulto (Tasas inclu?das) Desglose del precio * Gastos de emisi?n no incluidos
IDA
17:20 Santo Domingo,L... 19:25 Caracas,Simon B... Aeropo... Directo 2:35H Hay plazas

VUELTA
13:30 Caracas,Simon B... 16:35 Santo Domingo,L... Aeropo... Directo 2:35H Hay plazas

 

[rubio_higuey]

You can also book on Terminal A -> vuelos baratos: billetes baratos: tarifas reducidas: viajes al mejor precio: vacaciones baratas: ofertas: última hora: avion: aéreo: agencia de viajes

The key is either booking w/ Aeropostal directly, or booking on Spanish (from Spain) websites, because USA-based or International websites usually do not offer Aeropostal.

 

[GringoCArlos]

I just checked Copa, and as an example, depart SDQ on 17 Dec and return 31 Dec. the ticket including taxes was US$578 RT. In my experience, they do not charge change fees, but a change is subject to open seats. Their flights tend to get full about a week in advance, and Christmas time will fill up too.

I did not check for any specials, but the connections are good, and Copa has always been ontime, and never a lost bag for my travels with them.

 

[santobonao]

Aeropostal
Aserca

 

[Arrica]

Prices on Aeropostal are around USD 600, however when I did a similar query back in February, several people on this site warned against Aeropostal as being entirely unreliable and probably the worst choice -unless you want extensive delays and cancellations - in the end I never went to Caracas but spent time elsewhere, so I can't comment - but I would search DR1 for comments on Aeropostal before I purchase.

 

[rubio_higuey]

Your current options to get to CCS from SDQ

Aeropostal - direct
Copa - via Panama
Taca - via San Jose, CR
Avianca - via Bogota
AA - via Miami

 

[Elwanderer]

Aeropostal

I flew A... from Miami to caracas to Margarita island and back last year and had no problems except my luggage was two days later than me getting to Margarita and that may have been U.S, Air's fault for getting the luggage late to Miami from Charlotte, NC.

 

[Arrica]

opinion about Aeropostal

I have over the last year read different opinions about Aeropostal - some mentioning that it is the most horrible experience, delayed and cancelled flights, lost luggage, no refunds etc. - others express that the airline is giving perfectly good service.

I am travelling to Venezuela in a week's time - seeking information on what airline to take that is reliable; Aeropostal is cheaper than any other airline I've found so far; what time does it leave from SDQ - is it on time, luggage lost/delayed etc.

thanks
A.

 

[SKY]

Take Aeropostal. It is direct, so no luggage problems. If you are not flying direct I would not recommend them, as I had a late problem once with them and missed my connection from SDQ to EZE.

Once they takeoff, they are just fine, it is just getting them off the ground on time.

 

[tht]

Aeropostal fly daily between Las Americas and Caracas. I used to fly the Curacao Las Americas section on flight 800 and 801 between Caracas and SDQ, never had a problem. I am now flying Miami to Las Americas on American Airlines, don't waste time and money on them (AA), I'm surprised these guys are still in business. My last six flights (this year) have been on average close to three hours delayed, and that's not because of the weather. Copa via Panama is probably an alternative but not AA, I used to like them, not anymore. AA is a mess.

 

[tht]

I used to call Aeropostal in Santo Domingo on 8095661382.

 

[Arrica]

Many thanks to you all for the info - very useful

 

[Wile E. Coyote]

Are you sure Aeropostal is still in the air?
On my last trip (march) I booked on the 800 flight from Cura?ao to SDQ
and was transferred to the Aserca (also Venezuela) flight the next day.
The return trip was with Sky King (US charter, I believe)
Here in Cur. the Aeropostal offices are closed since the end of march and I read here in the newspapers that the employees haven't been paid since.
No online reservations possible either.
Now, what do I do with this US$ 100 rebate coupon?

Aeropostal - La Aerol?nea de Venezuela -

 

[tht]

Are you sure Aeropostal is still in the air?

No I'm not sure I haven't called them for a while. I found Aserca here the other day when I was looking for a flight from SDQ to Curacao. If this is correct Aeropostal is flying, but who knows.