How to Find Cheap Flight Tickets: The Easy Way

Travelling always brings excitement and a little nervousness for me. I love exploring new cities and countries, but to be honest, the high prices of flight tickets often bother me. I have seen many times how expensive tickets are when you book without planning or last-minute. Gradually, I learned some smart tricks and deals, which enabled me to travel comfortably and at a low cost. Today, I am going to tell you the same tips along with my personal experience, by adopting which you too can get cheap tickets in a smart way.

Plan in advance – the biggest trick

In my personal experience, the most effective way is to book in advance .

• I always search for tickets for domestic flights 6-8 weeks in advance.
• It is advisable to book international flights at least 3-4 months in advance.

Personal deal tip:

• I saved around ₹1500 for my Delhi to Jaipur trip by booking in advance.
• Airlines often offer extra discounts on advance bookings, which are not available on last-minute bookings.
• This trick has become the easiest way for me to travel stress-free, as I don’t have to face last-minute price shock.

Adopt flexible dates

Deals और examples:

• Flights on Monday and Friday are expensive, but flights on Tuesday and Wednesday are cheaper.
• By adopting flexible dates, I saved around ₹800 on my Mumbai-Goa trip.

Extra tip:

• Being flexible gives you the benefit of hidden deals of airlines. Sometimes extra discounts are available only on some selected dates.

Use flight comparison websites

I always use Skyscanner, Google Flights, Kayak and MakeMyTrip to compare flights .

Deals tip:

• Set price alerts on Skyscanner and Google Flights.
• Hidden promo codes or exclusive app deals are also available on these sites.

Personal example:

• To go from Mumbai to Goa, I set Google Flights alert and saved ₹1200.
• After comparing, I found out that direct booking would have cost ₹500 more.
• This trick helps me on every trip, because I am always able to choose the best deal.

Understand the right time of booking

The price of the ticket varies according to the day and time.

• Tickets are usually cheap between 5-7 am or 11 pm.
• Tickets are expensive during weekends and peak hours.

Direct flights vs connecting flights

I always preferred direct flights because the journey gets completed quickly. But in my personal experience, I have seen that connecting flights are sometimes much cheaper.

Example:

• Direct flight from Delhi to Goa was ₹6000.
• Connecting flight was available for ₹4000.

Deals tip:

• Sometimes free meals and extra luggage allowance are also available in connecting flights.
• I saved ₹2000 by choosing a connecting flight and a little extra journey time seemed acceptable.

Airline newsletters and exclusive offers

I always subscribe to airlines newsletters. This gives me insider deals and promo codes.

Deals tip:

• IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India newsletter subscribers get an extra 5-10% discount.
• In my personal experience, I saved ₹700 through last month’s newsletter.
• Sometimes flash sales come only for newsletter subscribers, which are not visible in normal booking.

Use of cashback and reward points

Examples:

• You get ₹300-₹500 cashback on ticket booking through Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay.
• Partial or full ticket can be obtained free through credit card reward points.

Personal deal tip:

• I saved ₹1200 in my Delhi trip by combining cashback and reward points.
• This method requires patience, but is very beneficial in the long term.

Alternate airports and incognito search

In cities with multiple airports, checking alternate airports is very useful.

• There is a difference of approximately ₹800 in the ticket price between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports.

Cookies and repeated searches may increase the ticket price.

• That’s why I always search in incognito mode or check after clearing cookies.

Personal deal tip:

• I saved ₹500 by using a combination of alternate airport + incognito mode.
• Sometimes alternate airport flights are also available with less crowd and better timing.

Mobile apps and app-only deals

Mobile apps often offer exclusive deals and coupon codes.

Examples:

• MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Airlines’ official apps have app-only deals.
• Extra savings are also available in flight + hotel combo deals.

Personal deal tip:

• I saved ₹600 by using the app-only deal.
• Sometimes apps also offer discounts on seat selection and extra baggage.

Seasonal trends and last-minute deals

Tickets are always expensive during festival season and holidays.

• Domestic flights have double price during Diwali, Holi and New Year.
• Tickets are cheap in off-season.

If the dates are flexible then check last-minute deals also.

• Many airlines release cheap tickets 1-2 days before departure.

Personal deal tip:

• I got a last-minute ticket for ₹1200 cheaper.
• This method is only effective if you prefer flexible and spontaneous travel.

conclusion

Getting cheap flight tickets is not difficult. By adopting advance planning, flexibility, smart search and personal tricks, you can make significant savings. All the tips and deals I have shared are based on my personal experience. By following them, you too can enjoy traveling smartly.

Note: This blog is completely based on personal experience and research. Airlines rules and ticket prices may change from time to time. Always confirm with the official airline or trusted travel websites.

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