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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Tips to book flight tickets for a cheaper price

 To book flight tickets cheaper:

1. Book on Tuesday or Wednesday 

2. Avail discounts by using certain bank credit cards  (e.g., HDFC, SBI, ICICI often have deals).

3. Book minimum 21 days in advance for national cities

4. Book minimum 11 to 12 weeks in advance for international destinations

5. Compare the prices in the following websites

Skyscanner

Google Flight


6. If you have searched earlier for the same date and destinations, first

Delete the cookies. Airline software will offer high price tickets based on

The earlier searchings.

7. You can choose a nearest small destination than the main international airport.

For example, if one wants to go to London, he will select Heathrow Airport.

Instead you can try Manchester and catch a train (Many times it will be cheaper.

Anyhow, check up the prices)

8. Avail the extra miles benefits offered by airlines (based on earlier travels through the same airlines)

MakeMyTrip

• Popular for domestic and international flight bookings.

• Offers discounts, wallet cashback, and coupons.

Goibibo

• Known for good deals, GoCash rewards, and last-minute offers.

Yatra

• Offers Yatra eCash, special discounts for students, senior citizens, and armed forces.

Cleartrip

• Clean interface and often runs coupon-based promotions.

Ixigo

• Compares multiple airlines and travel sites; known for budget-friendly options.

EaseMyTrip

• No convenience fee on flight bookings (often cheaper than others).

Akasa Air, IndiGo, Air India Express

• Booking directly from low-cost airlines can sometimes be cheaper.

Use incognito mode when searching flights.