Flight Deals & Tickets

Weekdays are usually cheaper than weekends. Travelers who search at midnight during the first half of the week tend to find cheaper airfares than on other days.

Book well in advance, look for budget airlines, sign up for airline reward programs, fly on weekdays, stay flexible with travel dates and destinations, try paying in a different currency, subscribe to email alerts, and fly during the early hours of the day.

From the USA, airlines like Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Flair, JetBlue, Allegiant Air, Sun Country, and Hawaiian Airlines are known for offering inexpensive flights.

Generally, book at least 30–45 days in advance for affordable flights. If traveling during peak season, book around 60 days ahead to avoid surged prices.

Subscribe to the FareOptic newsletter for flight deal alerts. If airfare is high and the flight is fairly empty, waiting a week or two can sometimes result in a price drop.

Flights are often cheaper after midnight earlier in the week. It's best to book for the Monday–Wednesday window, as airfares tend to rise in the second half of the week regardless of flight timing.

Stay flexible with your destination — choosing less-traditional locales or business hub cities can unlock bigger savings. If your destination is fixed, flexible dates and avoiding peak summer weeks can still help.

Flexibility is crucial. Check FareOptic's extensive list of last-minute airline tickets and sign up for flight deal alerts to know about price drops as soon as they happen.

No — airfares at the airport are usually higher. Online travel agencies generally offer better deals thanks to high competition among them, which works in your favor when searching online.