Okay, so you want to travel. But you’re also on a budget. There are plenty of ways you can save money abroad from entertaining yourself with free activities to cooking in your hostel instead of eating out. But, unfortunately, flight tickets are expensive no matter what. Right? Well, maybe not… Here are some tips for finding the cheapest flights.
Be Flexible
The number one best way to score a cheap flight is to be flexible. Being flexible about your travel dates, which airlines you want to take, and even the exact destination airport will help you get the most affordable possible flights.
Join a Cheap Flight Mailing List
Every so often, a flight will pop up that is just ridiculously cheap and worth much more than it costs. Of course, finding all of those and compiling them is basically a full-time job. So instead of doing it yourself, consider signing up for a newsletter that does it for you, like:
- Scott’s Cheap Flights
- Airfarewatchdog
- The Flight Deal
- Holiday Pirates
- Secret Flying
Mix Airlines
Instead of booking your ticket with one airline, which will only show you connecting flights run by them and their partners, using a flight search engine like Kiwi or Skyscanner that scans all different airlines can help you save a ton of money.
