Airfare Tip: Be flexible

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To secure the lowest fares on any round-trip route, space must be available on both the departure and return flights. If it isn't available in both directions, one leg of the trip can increase the price of the entire itinerary. It's worth experimenting with travel dates and times until you find the lowest fare. Often, traveling a day or two before or after your original dates will make a big difference in the price you'll end up paying.

Most major travel websites and some airlines allow travelers to look for fares using flexible searches. Travelocity allows travelers to search by any date period on any route, while Expedia's more limited technology allows users to search by month on the site's most popular routes. Orbitz offers the option of searching one day before or after your original travel dates, and its "Flex Search" tool allows you to search by weekend travel, bonus days, and flexible stays.

Flexibility can extend to your arrival and departure airports as well. Many cities have several airports, and flying into a secondary airport could save you money. When booking Airfare, experiment with different airports. If you're flying from Boston to London, check both Heathrow and Gatwick to see if flying into one is cheaper than the other. If you're departing from Boston, consider flying from Providence, Manchester, or Hartford instead you might find a cheaper fare.

Many smaller airports are home to low-cost carriers that offer cheaper fares than major airlines.

 

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