10 Ways to Find Cheap Flights and Save

Save on flights at Webjet

1. Planning ahead will save you

The cheap tickets on every flight always sell first, rewarding organised travellers. Often business people are caught out with meetings at late notice when there is no choice but to book an expensive airfare. Use the Webjet Deal Finder to view fares for up to 4 months out for international flights, or compare domestic flights from the leading carriers on one screen.

2. Be flexible with your travel dates

Often a few days either side of your intended departure date can find you saving money, in some cases hundreds of dollars. Flexibility with your travel dates will often mean that you can take advantage of cheaper fares on days when the airlines aren't as busy. Traditionally mid week (Tuesday-Wednesday) are the cheapest days to travel domestically. International flights vary greatly from day to day depending on many factors. The Webjet Deal Finder allows you to compare on one screen fares from the leading airlines.

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3. Avoid travelling during peak season

This can prove difficult if you have children and if you must travel during school holiday periods but there are options for you. Travelling towards the end of the summer school holidays could see you find some shoulder season deals. If you don't have children then wait until the school holidays are over and plan your trip around this time, the savings on flights and accommodation could be significant. The key message here is don't travel when everyone else is.

4. Compare airlines - Mix 'n' Match

If travelling domestically, to Fiji or New Zealand you have the potential to save money by flying one airline on your departing flight and selecting a different airline on your return journey. These are commonly referred to as 'Mix 'n' Match' flights. Also, compare airlines on one easy to view screen when travelling internationally. Webjet's unique technology makes these tasks simple and when you couple this with the Deal Finder, we've got you covered.

5. Check airline schedules

Not every airline flies every day of the week, and it is often these carriers that have the cheaper fares. It's useful to check airline schedules to ensure you are selecting the correct departure and return days. For example, cheap Jetstar international flights depart and arrive on selected days of the week.

6. Ask about taxes and airline surcharges

Whatever ticket price you're quoted, make sure it includes taxes and surcharges. They can bump up a ticket price by $100 or more, flights to Europe for example can have taxes and surcharges in the hundreds of dollars. Some advertisements for cheap international flights don't include taxes and fees; Webjet displays all international and domestic fares including taxes and airline surcharges.

7. Get more out of your trip

Stopovers and Land & Leave Flights are now available at Webjet, allowing travellers far more flexibility. Many visitors to the UK stop over for a few days in Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai depending on the airline, which is a fantastic way to see another country at a small cost. Land & Leave Flights are perfect if you're going on a touring holiday. For example you could fly into London, make your way to Rome by car or bus and then fly home from Rome without having to travel back to London.

8. Consider alternate airports

If you're planning on travelling to Europe then research airports surrounding your desired destination. This can be due to airport taxes and airline capacity. For example, you could save several hundred dollars by flying into Amsterdam instead of London and the savings will more than cover your ground transportation.

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