You have Christmas and New Years in the mix, it's going cost.Those prices from the Left Coast aren't all that crazy. These are on United, Beater class.
From the East Coast, Newark/SJU/EIS:Total $1,608.16
Newark to STT,same dates:Total $1,327.16
1 adult (18-64) $1,267.00
Taxes and fees $60.16
I have generally found from 12/14-1/14 you will pay dearly, once in awhile a deal comes up, but not usually.