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Step 1
Purchase a standby ticket. If you are trying to find a flight at the last minute you might have limited options. Many flights will be booked. One good way to save money and get a flight is to purchase a standby ticket. Although you might have to wait in the airport for several hours, you should have reasonably good success at finding a last minute flight with a standby ticket.
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Step 2
Look for Web-only fares. One of the best places to look for cheap last minute airline tickets is on the web. In order to fill up flights many airlines will offer Web-only fares. These web-only fares are discounted to lure last minute travelers into filling the seats on the flight. Even though these airline tickets are discounted you will want to check the fine print as some of these flights are non-refundable.
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Step 3
Book a last minute vacation package instead. Many vacation packages are sold by specific dates. By purchasing a vacation package at the last minute you may be able to find an entire vacation package for less than some last minute flights that are available. Doing this will also save you money on hotel and rental car costs. To purchase a vacation package at the last minute visit websites like Travelocity or Expedia.
