The percentage of individuals who fly by airline these days is rising annually, as is the number of cellphones in use. More and more travelers are depending on their tablets or smartphones to assist them with daily duties.
We’ve previously highlighted smartphone apps that let you check the status of your flight or even make the most of your time when you’re stuck in line at the airport.
Traveling on Tuesdays and Fridays will help you avoid the crowds early in the week.
The most expensive days to leave for domestic travel are Sundays and Mondays. Should you be unable to go during the most affordable days, consider booking a flight on Tuesdays or Fridays. On these days, the average airfare is almost 12% less than the peak Sunday rates.
1.Pick a midweek departure date (and avoid the weekend)
The good news about Tuesday is that it’s a great day to fly—pricewise at least. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are typically the least expensive days to travel, and you can save about 15% on domestic flights or 8% on international flights if you fly on a Wednesday compared with flying on a Sunday, according to data from Hopper.
2.Book summer vacation flights in January
According to data from Kayak , flights are usually less expensive in the beginning of the year after the holidays, making January an excellent time to book. Additionally, demand is typically lower at that time. Additionally, reserving flights eight months in advance, as opposed to at the last minute, can save tourists 20% on airfare to Europe during August, the busiest summer month.
3.Purchase your tickets for domestic departures at least one month in advance.
According to data from the Expedia Air Travel Hacks Report, purchasing domestic flights in the US 28 days in advance can save you, on average, 24% more money than last-minute reservations. However, avoid making reservations too far in advance as airfare often increases between 3.5 and 6 months prior to domestic trips.
Best Apps for Finding Cheap Flights
SkyScanner
One of the best cheap airfare apps to be used on your iPhone or iPad, Skyscanner has more than 20 million customers that are pleased with its performance. Recently refreshed for iOS 7, the app will let you compare millions of flights and 1000 airlines in seconds to find the cheapest and most convenient one. Specific features for the app are the chart view that lets you see prices across a week or a month
and the ability to spin the globe to find destinations from your departure location.
Skyscanner is a popular flight search engine that compares prices from various airlines and travel agents to help you find the best deals.
The Hopper app comes with a variety of tools that can help you find and lock in the best price. It is free to download and use although some features, such as price freezes and the ability to cancel for any reason, come with a fee. However, its core service is to predict future travel prices, something Hopper says it can do with 95% accuracy.
3.easyJet
easyJet is the second-largest low-cost carrier in Europe, behind Ryanair, but its app is among the best ones to be used. Inside the app, you can book flights, check-in and download mobile boarding passes, choose seats, manage books, add more options to your flights such as tracking them.
4.TripAdvisor (free)
TripAdvisor needs no introduction and is probably the most known travel app. While it’s not dedicated for airfare purposes, it does come with an option that lets you scan for the cheapest airflight tickets. Besides help you find the lowest airfare, you can rely on TripAdvisor to help you find the best hotels, great restaurants, and other fun things to do in the new place that you’re about to discover.
