I need to fly to MN tomorrow or Tuesday and want to find the best price. I've already looked at Expedia, lowestfare.com, travelocity and orbitz online...
2007-10-14 09:50:13 · 5 answers · asked by milkyway 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
There are several ways to get the best airfare: Try one of the big companies: Travelocity.com. or Expedia.com. The advantage to them is that they show many different airlines and the cheapest prices for both the specific date you want to fly and the dates surrounding that date. In case your plans are flexible. The disadvantage is that you are locked into the fare dates. If you want to change a date due to injury or an emergency, their fees can be extreme.
Try the airlines directly. Either their Web sites or direct telephone lines. Some of the Airlines offer low price guarantees meaning that if you find a cheaper fight on another Web site they may match the price or beat it. Each airline is different though, so you have to check them out individually.
Just remember, if you are going to try to get the cheapest flights, the airlines normally have restrictions. You may have to purchase the ticket 14 or 21 days in advance, there may be no refunds or changes allowed. You really need to know these restrictions. If you try looking for a last-minute flight you will end up paying a lot more, although there are occasional exceptions. I personally, managed a last minute ticket to S.F on the Millennium New Years eve. And received a better price than my friends that had booked a month in advance! But… you cannot depend on this at all.
Usually travel agents do not get the lowest fares and sometimes they tack on a commission. Travel agencies used to be the best way to get the best airfare, but with the Internet, It is now just as easy for individuals to check themselves.
If you call an airline directly (they all have toll-free numbers), be sure to ask them if they have any specials. Often they do have specials, but you have to ask them about them!
So be careful about restrictions on tickets. Be aware of charges for overweight baggage and remember that many of the very CHEAP fares you see in the Travel section of the local Papers are fares that are quoted, “without taxes” Taxes can really add up.
2007-10-14 13:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Traveler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-08 07:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best sites for airfare are generally, kayak.com and mobissimo.com
also try southwest.com because their airfare is not available in normal airfare websites..
after u try this, call your airport directly and ask them about tickets.. this is a very short notice, so start on this now...
i hope this helps...
2007-10-14 10:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by bigschwinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try cheapoair.com -- good website. They offer great deals on air tickets. Good Luck.
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2007-10-15 03:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by Palmisan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not going to find anything cheap for the next day.
www.lastminutetravel.com
www.jetblue.com
www.cheaptickets.com
www.ShermansTravel.com
budgettravel.about.com/od/airfarescruises/a/air_de
2007-10-14 09:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋