Cheapest Plane Tickets

Last Updated on Thursday, 31 December 2009 05:15 Written by admin Thursday, 31 December 2009 05:15

Flying is really the best way to travel in the world. It’s by far the fastest way to get from A to B, if the distance is more the a couple of hours with a car, and it sure beats a two-day road trip with the kids in the back asking; “are we there yet?”. However, lately air travel has turned to be more stressful, as the lines, delays, and probably worst, the extra surcharges and fares. Ten dollars for this, and thirty dollars for that, the airlines sneak in fees to make an extra buck. There are, however, some things you can do to find the cheapest plane tickets, counter these ever increasing fees, and still travel where you want.

Choose 2 of 3: Fast, cheap, comfortable

Traveling cheap can often mean giving something else up. A golden rule is that when you have something done, you can only get two of these three things at the same time: fast, cheap, or well. This applies to plane tickets as well. If you want it cheap and fast, you will probably have to sacrifice comfort. Traveling comfortably and fast, you give up cheap. So to get the cheapest plane tickets you probably have to sacrifice comfort or effective travel time.

Alternative airports

You might have to compromise on the airport location to get the cheapest plane tickets. As an example, if you are traveling to Barcelona, the International airport is a lot more expensive to land at then an airport like Girona, located 1 hour outside the city. Lower landing fees for the airline usually means cheaper plane tickets for you. Researching the possibilities and making compromises can get you to a destination much cheaper.

Trip timing

The timing of your trip can also influence the cost of your ticket. Some times planning months, and even up to a year in advance can be the best way to find cheap plane tickets. Other times last minute deals can be the way to go. These tickets might go very quickly, and might not even be available in busy travel seasons and/or popular destinations. The airlines can also have different pricing schemes, so it pays to a little research. Some lower and raise their prices at different schedules before the departure time, depending on demand and other factors.

Departure/return days

A great tip is to check out prices for Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday departure and return days, as these are the least popular days to travel. A large percentage of air travelers are business commuters, and they normally fly home on Fridays, and fly to on Mondays or Sundays. If you can be flexible on your dates, you can find some very cheap airplane tickets.

Find your own tricks

It can take a good amount of effort to find the cheapest plane tickets, but it can really pay off. With time, and if you travel a lot, finding the cheap airplane tickets will feel second nature, as the techniques and places to look will become familiar, and you will probably figure out some smart moves of your own.

Be sure to post a tip here if you find trick that can help people save on their plane tickets!