Fly On A Budget For Cheap

It’s summer, time to take that hard-earned vacation. Think flying is out of the question because it’s too expensive? Not true. Yes, it is possible to fly on a budget for cheap! Keep reading to find out how.

Three Hot Tips For Budget Airfare

Consider flying on an “off” day
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are often good days for finding lower airfare. Waiting until Saturday morning versus Friday night could translate into large savings.

Plan – and book – early
While there is something to be said about last-minute travel deals, to really budget-travel, start looking for tickets about three weeks before hitting the air.

The Standby Option
If you know someone who works for an airline, ask if they can get you a standby ticket or a “buddy pass”. Often, these tickets are upwards of fifty percent cheaper than a regular fare. The only drawback is that your seat is not guaranteed; but, if you’re flying off-season with fewer passengers, odds are that you’ll get to your destination with no problems.

Five Sites to Try

1) Southwest Airlines. A very user-friendly site, their low fare calendar lets you get a glimpse of fares across a whole month. Also take into account their no-baggage fees policy, which can also add up to some substatial savings.

2) Priceline. All thoughts of William Shatner aside, Priceline offers no booking fees and the option to earn air miles. Pulling fares from many airlines offers you a wide selection of flights and cheap prices. Plus, they also have a name-your-own-price option that might just save you some big bucks.

3) Jet Blue Airlines. A low-cost carrier, Jet Blue offers some great deals on fares at their website. They also run great specials from time to time, so check back often to see what’s happening. For example, they recently had a ten dollar fare sale special in honor of their tenth anniversary.

4) Travelocity. No booking fees here. An easy-to-navigate site lets you search for low fares plus have the option to bundle air, car and hotel.

5) Expedia. This site lets you search multiple carriers plus offers no booking fees and no cancellation or change fees.

As you can see, it is possible to fly on a budget for cheap. Do a little homework, try a few sites, and you’re on your way to snagging some cheap tickets.