High-flying deals to the Rockies, Vegas

By Clara Bosonetto Maerz

For ajc.com

Here are two exceptional airfare offers that will make getting to Colorado's Rocky Mountains or the glittering casinos of Vegas within anyone's budget.

But don't delay too long in deciding where you'll go first. Both of these bargains could expire in hours. Buy tickets immediately (11/4).

These sales have two outstanding bonus features:

1.) Trips can be taken at these prices through Oct. 1, 2010.

2.) There are no blackouts dates to work around.

Continental Airlines takes you to Colorado Springs at one-way rates of $113, or $132.70 including all extra fees and taxes. This rate is valid only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Give at least a two-week advance notice of travel.

Get to Las Vegas on American Airlines at $114 each way, or $128.20 with all fees included. This rate is good any day of the week, based on availability. Give a two-week or more advance notice of travel.

To ensure that these rates are still valid when you get around to buying tickets, first visit Kayak.com and enter your city pairs.

Next, start to fill in your travel dates. You should instantly see a calendar pop-up on the right side of your monitor with this sale price indicated on specific dates.

If you don't see the special rate, try changing your dates/month of travel using the pull-down months shown just above the calendar. If you still don't see this rate, it is highly likely that the rate no longer exists.

http://www.kayak.com

http://www.continental.com

http://www.aa.com