How do I get the cheapest flights / airline ticket? (Toronto - London)?

Question

I'm in Toronto, Canada and I want to get to Europe (doesn't matter which country) for the cheapest price possible any time between May and mid-July. After a lot of online research, I found that the cheapest flights seem to be Toronto to London, and in May, with FlyZoom. But it's difficult to search every single flight using online flight searches. Does anyone have any advice on what to do regarding this??

Would it be better to do something like get last-minute tickets, or to hang around the airport and ask if anyone didn't show up or cancel their flight? Has anyone tried this? Is there any special way to do it? I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get ridiciously cheap tickets... especially since flight taxes here are so expensive.

Thank you!

Answer 1

I can tell you from years of research on Toronto-Europe routes that the cheapest options will be to Britain from http://www.canadian-affair.ca Some of their offers for May and June this year were as low as $20CDN one-way, plus taxes of course, which meant it totaled about $400 round-trip, but still better than anything else out there. I doubt they've got May/June '08 fares online yet. I notice these uber-cheapos around March and April each year from Canadian Affair, which sell off for Air Transat and UK holiday provider Thomas Cook.

Answer 2

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There are several ways to get the best airfare: Try one of the big companies: Travelocity.com. or 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.

Answer 3

I just did a trip from Heathrow to Vancouver and the ticket on Air Canada was a crazy 600 pounds. Unfortunately at this time of year it's hard to find a good deal. I think Air Canada at about 500 for the Heathrow to Vancouver is the best you'll be able to find for this time of year without more notice. Instead of doing a 3 stop trip you may need to go Van-Tor-Van and home for the best deal.

Answer 4

This site lists great cheap travel sites: http://www.travelbargainsites.com One site compares all the airlines for the best fare.

Answer 5

if you're a student you can go on statravel.com
or other student travel websites have really cheap tickets









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Answer 6

Hi, try this website: http://www.routehunter.com

I've seen some low cost that are doing your route.