How to Find Cheap Airfare

Thinking of planning a trip, time for travel, here are a few good ideas on saving big on airfare.

Timing is everything when it comes to airfare. To get the best deals you have two choices plan way ahead of time and purchase your ticket in advance, or have a flexible schedule in which you can take a flight at the last minute.

By planning well ahead of time you can search different times of the year, to see when the best deals are on flights.

If your schedule is flexible, sometimes you can get a last minute deal on a flight, often less than $150 round trip for direct flights that need to be booked.

Plan your travel in the middle of the week or on a Saturday. Most vacationers and business people, travel on Mondays and Fridays. If you can be more flexible and travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the rates are typically less.

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One last thought, consider different airports. If you live within an hour or two of more than one airport, check rates for all of the airports in order to find the best deals. Some smaller airports have direct flights to other smaller airports, which often aren't completely booked. Check back regularly to find good deals for your travel dates.