TRAVEL

Be Flexible and Travel Monday through Friday

Being flexible with your dates is the way to go for the best airfare prices. You may be able to save up to $100+ dollars. Also, weekdays are the morefavorable days to travel- Tuesdays & Wednesdays have the lowest fares. I often travel (when on my own dime) Tuesday through Friday. That’s 3 Nights and 4 Days of FUN and I find it is enough time. I often return on Fridays because Fridays & Saturdays (sometimes Sundays too), hotels charge MORE for weekend stays- up to 40% more. Keep that in mind when planning quick getaways.

Get the Package Deal

Airlines that offer package deals or “Bundles” can offer savings of up to 40% off and even more during off-season travel times. It’s very cost-effective especially when travelling with others.

This is also a great way to rack up travel points and rewards on your credit cards that offer these incentives. You may also greatly save on car rentals with package deals too.

Keep an Eye on It

Google Flights, Hopper and a few others are great fare trackers. They monitor and notify you when the best and lowest prices become available. You can set up as many combinations that you're considering, including different departure and return dates, so you can get alerts for all possible fare reductions. But fair-warning, these reduced fares don’t last long so be ready to book when notified.

Look at Nearby Airports and Price Check

There are 3 airports close to me. The same exact airline(s) going to the same exact locations offer very different prices- up to $200 different. The cheaper one ($160 cheaper) is further away from me by just 20 minutes. I think it’s worth the savings for just a few minutes out of my way.