If you have plenty of time, you can price tickets on airlines’ individual websites one at a time. You can feel confident that you are usually finding the best deals on flights this way. But you can often find the best prices on airfare much faster by using a travel search engine … [Read more...] about Let Kayak.com or Sidestep.com do the work for you – search multiple travel websites simultaneously
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
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
Consider a red-eye – the fares are often cheaper and it eliminates the cost of an extra hotel night
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
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