Any tips on how to get a really cheap airline ticket if my dates are totally flexible?

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Hassen

I found that sometimes you get the best way is to call airlines direct. Sometimes the internet is cheaper, sometimes the phone operators are cheaper. Check out both to make sure you get the best deal. There are a few other simple suggestions you should follow too:

-- Choose the same airline for all legs of your itinerary whenever possible so you can take advantage of all connecting and round-trip airfares.

-- Try to fly on the least popular days: Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday.

-- Remember that Saturday night stays are usually required for most bargain airfares.

-- Try to select the least popular flight times: mid-morning or late evening.

-- Check with discount airlines for cheaper fares.

-- Try to book as far in advance as possible. Generally try to purchase your tickets at least 21 days in advance of departure. Many airlines also have specials requiring three-, seven- or 14-day advance purchase.

-- In general, the cheapest airfares are available in the spring and summer.

-- If you travel around the holidays, book your departure and return flights a day or more before and after peak travel dates. If you're flexible, you might benefit by waiting until the last minute to book your flight because major carriers often run special sales. These sales, however, often have a long list of rules, restrictions and blackout dates.

--Consider booking tickets that come with restrictions because they also come with a cheaper price tag.

-- Consider using alternate airports near your desired airport. The extra drive can save you hundreds of dollars.

--Be as flexible as possible with your dates.

If I can be of more assistance to you, please feel free to contact me and I'll do my best to help you out.

kiara_niniel

Make sure you include a Saturday Night in your stay. THe really cheap fares include a minimum stay of a Saturday night, dont ask me why.

Nykki

try this site to compare your prices with those other sites ..

dcgirl

Try farecompare.com. They will show you the current airfares from all airlines for up to a year in advance--- first you can see the average price by month then narrow it down by week. You can also search by alternate airports. I've had really great success with them!

Mr. T's Pretty Cuzzin

There is an easy way to do this! Go to http://www.travelocity.com put in from MKE to ORF and select "Flexible Dates." It will show you the cheapeast published fares currently on a route, including any sale fares that might currently be on offer. Click the fare, then click the dates on the calendars to track down seats on the dates you need.

balooby

I have a little travel blog that will help you! Use the Kayak bar on the right and you'll find a cheap fare!

The blog is about travel to Europe, but you will find the cheapest fare through the Kayak bar. Just type in a fe different dates and take the lowest fare! :) Have fun!

http://besttravelsearch.blogspot.com/...

bratzmom

try priceline.com

my 2 cents

I'm not much up on dating, but if you're date's totally flexible, just ask him.

s b

you wont the cheaper then the E-ticket

Carina S

Just go to the airport and pick an airline, sometimes they have seats free and sell the tickets for way much less money! I did it a few times and i have gotten great deals out of it, i even flew first class for the price of economy! You need a lot of patient! Good Luck!

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