How to Get a Good Deal On Airfare

This article will help you get a good deal on airfare.

Instructions

1. Do some research.

   Airfare can vary greatly between different seasons, so it's important to spend some time looking at trends and prices for your travel destination and the time of year you're looking to travel so you can know what a good deal on airfare is when you see it.

   FareCompare.com is a great resource for looking at trends and past prices.

2. Be flexible.

   The more flexible you are with your travel plans ( dates, locations) the better chance you have of getting a good deal on airfare. Keep in mind that leaving certain days of the week can be cheaper than others. Usually the cheaper days tend to be Tuesdays or Thursdays.

3. Sign up for newsletters from airlines that you're looking to purchase airfare on so you can be alerted immediately of any good deals on airfare as soon as they come out.

4. Look at tickets directly through the airlines.

   Some third party websites add an additional booking fee on top of the ticket price. Also, sometimes airlines offer additional perks like bonus mileage when you book directly at their website.

5. When looking at airlines, don't forget discount and budget airlines like Jetblue and Southwest airlines.