If you’re planning to travel during the holiday season, the best advice is to buy your tickets as early as possible. During peak periods, ticket prices will keep increasing and the sooner you can purchase yours, the more money you are likely to save.
Where to look for your tickets
There are a couple of tools that can help you find the best deals for airline tickets. But before you head to those websites, ensure you are in an incognito or private tab to avoid being tracked. There is some evidence that these sites will increase prices for those who have previously browsed. Whether anecdotal or factual, reducing the number of cookies collected on your searches may help you save some cash.
When searching for affordable flights, Google Flights and Skyscanner are two excellent options to consider. These websites let you view the prices for each day of the month so that you can choose the cheapest date to travel that suits your schedule. Additionally, they aggregate ticket retailers from various sources on the internet, some of whom offer better deals, thus giving you a chance to save money.
Day of the week and time of day
Typically, flights that leave early in the morning or red eyes that leave late at night are the cheapest options. Additionally, flying during the middle of the week is often much cheaper than a ticket that leaves on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. These are the basics of supply and demand, and better flights are likely to be demanded more than those that leave people tired or without enough time to rest.
Surrounding airports
When you plan to fly to a major city with multiple airports, it is recommended to check the prices of each airport. You might discover that even if one airport is farther than the closest one to your destination, the overall cost of taking a cab to the city from the farther airport could be less than flying to the nearest airport.
And, finally, to all those who manage to secure their tickets, good luck at the airports. You will surely need it.