Being one who has tried to find inexpensive tix to Key West (although I'm trying to flee Northern OH weather ) I've not had much luck this time of year. It's getting to be the busy season, and with the Key West airport (EYW) not being able to handle anything larger than a commuter plane, flights there are hard to come by inexpensively. That being said, do you have time to fly into Miami (of Lauderdale), then take the rest of the day to drive and enjoy the Keys by car to get to Key West? Flights into MIA are probably cheaper than getting to EYW (probably including the rental costs).

I've done the drive a few times and it's a nice trip.

Frank