When it comes to flying on a budget, winging your plans won’t cut it. Travelling takes lots of prep time, and while some frugal flyers try to
be stingy once they land, the biggest savings rely on when you choose
to fly. Here’s how to nab the perfect vacation without breaking the
bank. Have bargain, will travel!
Yangzhou to Osaka flightBuy eight weeks in advance
Fifty-four days in advance, to be exact. After analyzing nearly 3
million flights, Cheap Air found the perfect time to book was 54 days
before your trip. Miss out on the lucky number? If you buy within the
“prime booking window,” which is three weeks to three and a half months
in advance, you’ll still be paying a low fare.
Whatever you do, avoid booking when fares are at their steepest: when flights are first announced, and the two weeks right before takeoff.
Buy bundles
Flyers who book their car and hotel accommodations at the same time can
save big. A joint study by Expedia and Airlines Reporting Corporation
revealed that those who bought travel packages could save upwards of
$303 on their trip. Savings get better at resort destinations like
Mexico and the Caribbean, where travellers can save up to $1,475.
A friend with cheap flights is a friend indeed. One such friend is Chris
Myden, who runs YDeals. As the best source for Canadian flight deals,
travellers from most major cities across the nation can keep up with
budget-friendly flights as they are announced. Some even have Facebook
groups, like Toronto-based YYZ Deals and its Vancouver counterpart YVR
Deals. Other places to look for cutting flight expenses or frequent
flyer tips include online communities like Reddit’s r/flights subreddit
and FlyerTalk.
