There are plenty of places to find a good bargain, you just have to take the time to do some research. Here are some tips to ensure you get a great deal. By reading newspapers and watching the news you can keep up to date on airfare wars. Keep an eye out for and promotional offers from and of the major airlines, or check out what new airline companies are doing. Try and be as flexible as possible with your dates, midweek days are usually the cheapest, as well as late night and very early morning flights. Flights that have a stop over also tend to be cheaper than direct flights.

You will find that airlines often offer packages with your flights that can include hotel accommodation or car hire, which will save you money in other areas of your trip. Once you’ve found a flight you want to take, make sure you check various websites and with the airline itself to ensure you have the best deal available. If you are flying in the non-peak season, you may have a good chance with buying standby tickets, however it is advisable not to do so during peak season as flights are often overbooked and you have a difficult time getting on any flights. You can also consider buying tickets through consolidators. They essentially buy tickets in bulk to help the airlines fill up seats and then sell them on at a discounted price. You will be able to find these in the newspapers.