Originally Posted by thebobmc

AA.com is showing one-way tickets for the non-stop flights between LAX and MIA all through December ( I didn't check every date ). But the prices rise substantially over the peak holiday season.

You might get a better price by booking it as a multi-city, LAX to MIA on one flight and TPA to SNA on the 2nd flight. But I don't think AA flies direct from TPA to SNA.

As far as when is the best time to purchase tickets for December, someone who is much smarter than I am will have to answer that.