Independent Travel GuideSearching for Cheap Airfares
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Searching for Cheap Plane Tickets
With so many web sites advertising the lowest rates, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The information below is meant to help you save time and money. We've taken all of our travel experience, as well as feedback from fellow world travelers, to come up with a detailed summary of the best sites on the web to buy your plane tickets.
Fare Aggregator Sites
One of the quickest ways to search for cheap tickets it to use a fare aggregator site. These sites will search a number of different sites and provide you with the best prices. If you're planning on traveling a long distance to get to your destination, these sites should be your first stop. At a minimum, these sites will quickly give you a price range that you can benchmark against your favorite sites.
Best Travel Sites
Most reputable, best customer service, competitive prices.
Pay attention to the terms and conditions when you purchase your ticket. Tickets are often non-refundable, and if you need to change your flight, there will likely be a penalty. For that reason, if there's a chance your travel plans may change, you may be better off purchasing direct from the airline's site.
Time and Money Saving Tip!
If the prices to your destination of choice come in above your budget, try signing up for fare alerts on sites like Trip Advisor. You select the destination and the target price, and the site will send you an email when the fare drops below your number.
Charter & Regional Airlines
If you are planning on taking some short-haul flights while on vacation, charter and regional airlines will often provide you with great value 'no-frills' flights. These airlines also sometimes offer cheap international flights. Below are some of the best airlines listed by region. For a larger list by country, visit the Wikipedia Charter Airlines page.
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Last Minute Deals
Want a great deal but don't care much about where you're going?
