7. Don\u2019t Be Rigid with Your Travel Dates<\/strong>
\nAirlines always raise their fare rates during peak travel periods, and why not? People are going to fly over the Thanksgiving weekend, on Christmas Eve, and other holidays. Snow bird vacationers are always going to flock to Florida, Arizona and other warm weather destinations when the cold weather rolls into the northern states.<\/p>\nAirfares are also always higher on weekends because that\u2019s when most people are off work and able to travel. People also prefer not to fly in the middle of the night or even have to get up too early in the morning to catch their flight.<\/p>\n
To find the lowest fares, fly during off-peak hours and avoid the busiest travel days like the plague. Not only will you pay far less for your airfare, but you also won\u2019t have to deal with the mobs of people who jam into the busiest airports during their most intense travel times.<\/p>\n
6. Don\u2019t Fly Directly Where You Are Going<\/strong>
\nThe most popular flights to the airports that people fly to most are always going to be the most expensive. That\u2019s just supply and demand.<\/p>\nBut you can often slash the cost of your airline ticket if you are flexible with your final destination. For example, if you and the family are planning to visit Disney World in Orlando over the Fall Break, why not consider flying into Tampa or Fort Lauderdale rather than Orlando International Airport? While you will have to rent a car or find another cheap ground transportation such as bus to get to your destination, the added expense is usually far less than the premium you will pay for direct airline tickets.<\/p>\n
5. Avoid the Big Name Airlines<\/strong>
\nWhile the airline wars are over and only a handful of big carriers remain, there still remain a number of upstart carriers who travel regionally or hold onto some of the biggest routes between major cities.<\/p>\nBefore booking with one of the leading airlines, consider all your options. You may be surprised that a smaller carrier can get you to your destination for a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n
4. Don\u2019t Fly Direct<\/strong>
\nDirect, non-stop flights are always going to be the most expensive option. That\u2019s because they are the most convenient and people are often willing to pay for the luxury of getting to where they want to go in the least amount of time (and hassle of changing planes) as possible.<\/p>\nBut if you are traveling on a budget, flying direct will often eat up a huge part of your travel funds. Instead, give yourself more time to get where you\u2019re going and fly in segments. While this may require you to have a layover in a city you never intended to visit, sometimes this can be just as fun as arriving at your final destination.<\/p>\n
3. Use Multiple Search Engines<\/strong>
\nToday, there are various search engines that purport to provide you with the cheapest flights. But not all are created equal.<\/p>\nTo increase your chances of finding the absolute rock-bottom pricing, invest the time in visiting multiple search engines before you book your trip. A few extra minutes online could save you a substantial sum.<\/p>\n
2. Ask for Any Available Discount<\/strong>
\nAre you a student? A senior citizen? Serving in the armed forces? A member of AAA? All of these groups are sometimes entitled to discounts. But you can\u2019t get them if you don\u2019t ask.<\/p>\n1. Save Frequent Flyer Miles<\/strong>
\nIf you travel a lot on the same airline or you get Frequent Flyer miles from your credit card, use them to offset the price of your ticket or even to get complimentary airfare.<\/p>\nThere are many ways to save money on airline tickets. Now you know seven of them!<\/p>\n
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