Happy Tuesday! Two fares this week stopped us in our tracks: $48 round trip to Columbus and $52 round trip to DC. Those are flight prices, not parking at MIA. Here are the best deals we found this week from MIA, FLL and PBI.
⏰ Heads up: these are live fares as of Tuesday morning, Oct 20, and deals like these can disappear within hours. If the dates work for you, book fast.
Columbus · $48 round trip
Thu Jan 21 – Thu Jan 28 · Frontier nonstop FLL→CMH (usually $120–$310)
That's 70% off, and great timing for mid-January travel.
DC · $52 round trip
Thu Feb 4 – Mon Feb 8 · Frontier nonstop FLL→IAD (usually $55–$105)
Having just moved from DC, I’m not advocating for a February visit but if you were looking to get cozy by a fire place and catch up with the friends, this is the deal to grab. And this long weekend in Washington is less than a nice dinner out.
❄️ Get into the holiday spirit in Bozeman, Montana
Flights $206 round trip · Dec 5–14 · Southwest, 2 stops from MIA (usually $275–$540)
Snowy mountains, twinkly lights and a cozy mountain town. This is the getaway to kick off the season.
Why go:
Hit the slopes early. Big Sky, one of the biggest ski resorts in the US, is about an hour away and set to open Nov 25. Bridger Bowl, the local favorite, runs a free ski bus from town.
Downtown lights up. Land by Saturday, Dec 5 to catch Bozeman’s annual Christmas Stroll (4:30–7:30 PM): a lighting ceremony, horse-drawn wagon rides, a gingerbread house contest and food vendors.
Yellowstone wildlife. The road from Gardiner through Lamar Valley stays open to cars all winter. It’s the classic drive for spotting bison and wolves in the snow.
Warm up after. Walkable downtown restaurants and breweries, plus hot springs nearby.
Weather: Pack for real winter. Expect highs around 31°F, lows around 14°F, and under 9 hours of daylight. This year’s outlook leans milder and drier than usual, but that still means below freezing.
Where to stay (per night, as of Tuesday):
Marriott: Residence Inn from $146 (free breakfast and free parking) or SpringHill Suites from $147 (free breakfast). Both have an indoor pool and hot tub.
Hilton: Hilton Garden Inn from $131, with an indoor pool and hot tub.
Downtown, walk to everything: Residence Inn by Marriott Bozeman Downtown from $165, or the AC Hotel by Marriott from $230.
Treat yourself: Kimpton Armory Hotel downtown from $224.
Getting around: The airport is about 8 miles from downtown, and the in-town bus is free. To get to Big Sky or Yellowstone, rent a car. A compact SUV runs about $287 for the whole trip. Ask for AWD and winter tires, because canyon roads can be icy.
ALSO WORTH A LOOK
Philadelphia for $83 · Thu Jan 14 – Sun Jan 17 · Frontier, nonstop from MIA · See flights
Pittsburgh for $118 · Mon Feb 1 – Mon Feb 8 · Allegiant, nonstop from FLL · See flights
Denver for $186 · Thu Dec 3 – Wed Dec 9 · Frontier, nonstop from MIA · See flights
San Diego for $217 · Sat Dec 5 – Mon Dec 14 · American or Southwest, 1 stop from FLL · See flights
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Why is a mom of 3 starting a flight deals company? Good question! I'm a parenting coach on the side and a mom of three, and I built Colada after one podcast episode got me thinking. I made a quick video telling the whole story. Come say hi on Instagram, and if it inspires you to try something new, I'd love to hear about it.
The fine print: All prices are round trip for 1 adult in economy, checked the morning of Oct 20. Most of these fares are basic economy on Frontier and Allegiant, so carry-on and checked bags cost extra. Prices change fast, so double-check before you book.
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