Nothing makes a flight more pleasant than knowing you got your ticket at the lowest possible price.
Plan ahead. Airfares are usually lowest if you book at least 21 days in advance.
Be flexible about departure and return dates. Fares are generally cheaper if you stay over a Saturday night.
Consider alternate airports. Say you want to go to New Orleans. Flying into Baton Rouge may be cheaper, and it’s only an hour away.
Search online travel sites like travelocity.com, cheapflights.com, expedia.com, hotwire.com, and bestfares.com. Check at least three before making your selection, since fares can vary by hundreds of dollars.
Before making a purchase on a travel site, head to the actual airline’s website. Sometimes, booking through the airline itself can snag you a cheaper seat.
Call the airline’s 800 number and ask for their lowest fare—without giving specific travel dates. Service representatives often don’t tell you about lower fares that are just a day or two before or after your target date.
Pack your suitcase and have a good trip!
Fact:
Americans between 18 and 34 take the most flights.
