How To Score Cheap Flights in 60 Seconds
You know how you’ve heard that booking on specific dates means different flight costs? Well, there’s actually some logic to the whole thing. Biz commuters are the reason Monday tickets are in such high demand = $$$$ for you. As our internet search would explain, airlines try to appeal to the leisure travelers (a.k.a you guys) so they churn out their best deals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Hey, if you’re going to save a few extra Benjamins, it’s worth using up an extra vacation day, right?
Afternoon = :no_good: cheap flight
You can thank all the other spoiled travelers for this one. Arriving and taking off in the afternoon is just about the most desirable and convenient time for everyone to fly, duh. So, if you’re hoping to save on some mullah to spend once you actually arrive at your destination, consider the red eye.
Time it right
If you’re like us, you procrastinate. But, if you manage to remember, try to book your flights six weeks in advance. It’s the sweet spot.
Book separately
If you’re heading with a plus one (or more), book each ticket individually. Apparently, airlines have this thing that if you book together, both tickets must be the same price. Chances are, if you book individually, you’ll actually spend less. Worth a try!
Packaged deal
A standard that holds true in just about every consumer scenario: buy in bulk and you’re bound to get a better deal. Same goes for airplane tickets, friends. If you’re not visiting your family and don’t have a pullout couch to crash on, let’s be real, you’re going to need a place to stay. And maybe a car, too? So instead of booking with three different vendors, consider consolidating and you might be surprised by how much coinage you’ll save.
Get alerts
Like we said, we totalllly feel you in not wanting to spend a week searching for a flight—uh, time is of the essence. Thanks to sites like airfarewatchdog.com, which sends a ping to your Gmail when there’s a deal for your flight plan, we don’t have to have 20 browser tabs open to find that hidden price drop. Perfect for our lazy asses.
Follow them
….on Facebook and Twitter. Often airlines will post exclusive deals and notifications on discounts on their accounts. It’s practically the best way to get the inside intel.
Skip out on your flight
Hear us out. This genius behind skiplagged.com figured out that flights with layovers in your destination city might be a better deal. Hypothetically: say you’re flying from New York to Paris but find a cheaper flight from New York to Hong Kong with a layover in Paris, purchase that flight and just don't get on that Hong Kong plane. Sneaky but effective.
Once you book said flight, you might want to check this :point_right: Jet-lag proof beauty
