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Tips on booking cheap flights

The habits that make the biggest difference to what you pay, in plain terms.

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly?

On many routes, flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays cost less than Fridays and Sundays, because fewer people want to travel then. It is a pattern rather than a rule, and it changes by route and season. The quickest way to check your own trip is to search a few different departure days and compare the lowest fares.

How far ahead should I book?

For most trips within the US, booking four to six weeks ahead is usually enough. For international routes, fares are often lowest one to three months out. Peak dates such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and the summer holidays fill up earlier, so book those sooner.

Which month is cheapest to fly?

It depends on the route. Outside school holidays, late January through February and September to early November are often quieter, and fares tend to follow demand. Our route pages show the cheapest month we found for that route, taken from real fare searches, once we have checked enough fares to say.

How do I find the cheapest flights on Flyingscanner?

Enter your route and dates, then sort the results by price. If your dates can move, try a day or two either side. Compare nonstop fares with connecting ones, since a single stop is often cheaper, and check nearby airports at both ends of the trip.

Are last-minute flights cheaper?

Sometimes, but not usually. Airlines occasionally release unsold seats close to departure, yet on popular routes the price usually rises in the final two weeks. If your dates are fixed, booking earlier is the safer choice.

Is a round trip cheaper than two one-way tickets?

Within the US the difference is often small, so it can pay to compare a round trip with two one-way fares, sometimes on different airlines. On international routes a round trip is more often the better price. Search both ways before you book.

How can I keep the total cost down?

Look past the ticket price. Checked bag fees, seat selection and change fees can add more than the difference between two fares. Before you pay, check what your fare includes, and pack to the allowance you have.

What should I check before booking?

The baggage allowance, whether the fare can be changed or refunded, the total journey time and the length of any connection. Also confirm the airport, since several cities have more than one.

Can I get a refundable fare?

Some fares are refundable and many are not, and refundable fares usually cost more. Where the airline tells us, search results say whether a fare is refundable. Check the fare rules before you pay.

How do I book with Flyingscanner?

Choose a fare, enter each passenger's name exactly as it appears on their passport or ID, and pay by card. Your Flyingscanner booking reference, starting with FS-, appears on screen as soon as payment goes through, so keep a note of it. Our advisors then confirm the fare with the airline and issue the ticket.

Can I book for a group?

Yes. For more than nine passengers on one booking, call our advisors and we will price the group with the airline directly.

Fares on Flyingscanner come from live airline searches and change until a ticket is issued. You are charged in US dollars.