Flights

Be circumspect, not thinking that last-minute deals are necessarily the best option for cheap flight tickets because they seldom are.
The smart move is to book early, even as far as a year in advance if that is possible for the flight you require. Flight tickets have a tendency to be cheaper when they are first released – which is normally about a year before the flight – so have a look online as soon as the flights you want are available.
This is particularly true if you are planning to travel during school holidays or to a destination where a famous event is taking place. These prices will increase rapidly, so book before the masses do.
The price of a flight may drop again before re-climbing in the last few days before the flight takes off but they also may not. It’s not worth the risk of waiting for a drop in prices only to be faced with higher prices for leaving it until the last minute. You also run the risk that the tickets will become sold out before you book yours, especially if it’s a popular flight.
If you’re willing to be flexible, which is really the name of the game for cheap flight tickets, then have a look at a flight search engine as it may post flight tickets which get lower in price as the flight time approaches.

Booking a flight with a connection is nearly always a cheaper option, especially on longer-haul flights. The best thing to do is to uncheck the “direct flights only” option on your flight booking website’s search engine, and have a look to see if the flights shown are any cheaper. However, there is a degree of risk involved in this method of getting cheap air tickets. If one of your earlier flights is delayed, this could mean that you miss a later connecting flight.

You may also get a bargain flight if you’re willing to fly at an early hour. It may well be less expensive to fly at 6 am than at later times due to that time spot being less popular. The only problem you could face is getting to the airport at this time; make sure that public transport is running if you can’t take a taxi or get a lift to the airport.

Opting to take your flight during the working week can save you money. Flights departing over this period – especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays – are cheaper, mainly because these days are less popular to travel on.

Be aware that cheap flight tickets with budget airlines can be deceptive. Very often there can be hidden costs, so check for air taxes, baggage fees, or seat selection costs before you buy. Airlines can also add travel insurance and other features on automatically without checking to see if you want them first.
Travel light if it’s possible. Hand luggage is usually free, but be sure to check the regulations on weight limitations first.

Staying anonymous during the search process can be one of the keys to getting cheap flight tickets. Flight ticket prices vary based on demand. Delete your search cookies and see what happens to the price once your browser history has been erased.