Flying on an overnight or “red-eye” flight, or even a flight first thing in the morning, will sometimes offer a much cheaper fare than the more popular times to fly. In addition, midweek flights tend to be cheaper than weekend flights.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Consider a red-eye – the fares are often cheaper and it eliminates the cost of an extra hotel night
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Save big on airfare with just a little flexibility
There are many ways to save money on airfare if you can be a little flexible about when you fly. Ask a travel agent or search online for different days of the week and different times of the day around your target schedule. This extra flexibility could result in a much lower … [Read more...] about Save big on airfare with just a little flexibility
Grab the best last-minute deals on Tuesday nights
Many airlines release last-minute web fares on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for travel the coming weekend. In some cases (like American), last-minute fares will be released two weekends in advance - but again always on a Tuesday or Wednesday, making it a great time to check prices.A … [Read more...] about Grab the best last-minute deals on Tuesday nights
Fly to alternate airports for extra savings
Fares are often discounted when flying to smaller, less popular airports. For example: try Stewart Airport (SWF) instead of JFK or LGA in New York City, Baltimore (BWI) instead of Dulles (IAD) in Washington DC, or several of the smaller airports in the Los Angeles area, like … [Read more...] about Fly to alternate airports for extra savings
The early-bird gets the best deal – book in advance to grab the biggest discounts
Quite often, the cheapest airline tickets have a 7-, 14-, or 21-day advance purchase requirement, so booking as early as possible often means a better fare. For travel around major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, buying several months in advance is often necessary to … [Read more...] about The early-bird gets the best deal – book in advance to grab the biggest discounts