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How To Find Cheap Flights And Low Cost Airline Tickets

When you shop for cheap flights, there are a few things to remember. For example, some days of the week may be less expensive than others. However, this may not be always be the case. Here are some tips and ideas for getting the best price the next time you fly.

Advance Booking
When booking airfare, do not wait until the last minute. Last minute airfare can be more than twice the price of normal tickets. If at all possible, give yourself at least two weeks in advance, for your air travel. Seats will cost less, and there will be more seats available. More seats means that you have a better selection in which to choose. You can get that window seat, or a seat in the front of the plane.

Best Week Days for Travel
As a general rule, you can travel for less on Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, so be flexible with your travel dates. Booking online may reveal some interesting options, also. Sometimes the day of the week may not be as important as you think. When you look for cheap flights, select the "flexible" option for your travel dates. This may reveal a Monday or Sunday with a very low airfare.

Travelling in the Off Season
Before planning your next vacation, consider travelling during the off season. If you do not know the off season for your destination, contact the tourist department, or go to the official website. Off season travel usually means lower cost airfare. Also, you may find hotels, and car rentals to be less expensive, too. When you are not traveling on vacation, try to book your tickets before summer. Many people travel in the summer, as children are out of school. Do not forget to stay away from important travel holidays if you can. For example, it will cost more to fly during Labour Day or Christmas, even when you book in advance.

Chartered Flying
You may be able to get inexpensive airfare with a chartered airline. Charter flights usually operate to popular holiday destinations during prime travel time. Often times, groups can charter flights for much lower rates. Consider traveling with a group to save money.

Stopovers
Sometimes you may have to stop over, before you get to your destination. This is due to connecting flights to your destination. Stopovers are often cheaper than non-stop options. If you do not mind sitting and waiting for an hour or so, look for airfare that has a stopover in another city to find cheap flights to your destinations.

Airline Seat Sales
Special sales can spring up almost anywhere. You may see them online, or in your local newspaper. Often times, major airlines will run promotions with very low prices. If you wish to keep up with these sales, follow FlyForLess on Twitter or Facebook, or sign up for our email Travel Deals Newsletter, to learn of sales as soon as they start.

Conclusion
If you wish to save money on airfare, be flexible with your travel dates. Book your tickets as far in advance as you can. Connecting travel is often less expensive than non-stop. Check into charter travel, also. When you travel in the off season, you can get better deals on airfare and accommodations. Sign up for email, Twitter, or Facebook notices, to get news of current sales on cheap flights.

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