We get dozens of emails every day asking for help or advice on booking cheap flights. Here's how to find the cheapest flights to anywhere in the world. Be flexible with where and when to go.
Flexibility is king. Sidenote : Be sure to search more than one date. Clicking the calendar in Google Flights shows you cheap fares for two months at a time.
Often times shifting the dates by even a day can cut the price in half. Two itineraries are frequently cheaper than one. Plus you can stay and explore another city for as long or short as you like. So nice I bought it twice! Rome2Rio makes it easy to check out local transport options between destinations. It will also vary a bit by the specific destination, especially around popular festivals. Fares to Dublin for St. We typically recommend booking when you see a great fare months in advance for domestic flights and months in advance for international flights.
What are the cheapest days to travel? In general Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday are the cheapest days to travel. Friday and Sunday are usually the most expensive days. Today, new flights are constantly being added, plus pricing changes dynamically all the time. Our three favorite tools to search for flights are Google Flights , Priceline , and Momondo.
You found a great fare. How long will it last? It's hard to say for sure! The rule of thumb is that the better the fare, the shorter it will last. In general you shouldn't expect most great fares to last longer than a few days. Now that you know the basics, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about finding and booking cheap flights.
