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How to Find Cheap Airfare for your Next Trip in 2021?

Planning a trip is exciting – the call of a new destination, all the adventure it holds, and creating memories that last you a lifetime. We all look forward to exploring places we have never been before. However, the most important part of traveling is planning. And a large part of it also relates to the mode of transport which in many cases for interstate or overseas travel is an airplane. Air travel is an expensive affair and one of the costliest parts of your travel expenditure. Many times the cost of airfare alone enough to make people cancel or postpone trips.

We have researched the best ways to help you get cheap airfare for your next trip in 2021:

Be flexible with your travel schedule

If you are looking to travel for leisure, it is always a great idea to keep your schedule flexible. Depending upon the time of the year to the days of the week, the ticket prices vary. If you are planning to fly abroad, booking at least 3 to 6 months in advance will help you save a lot of money. Also, a great time to travel is during the off-season when people are more likely to be at work and avoid peak tourist seasons.

Being flexible with the destination

Say you were planning to travel to Paris during the peak tourist season, travel fares will of course be higher. You can either change your destination altogether or fly to the nearest location from where you can take a train ride or local transport to your dream destination thus saving a lot on air tickets.

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Book your tickets in advance

There is a great deal that you can save if you book your ticket early. But again make sure that you don’t book too early. For domestic flights, it’s best to book about 2-3 months in advance. While for international flights, 4-6 months in advance will give you the best deals and discounts.

Fly Budget Airlines

Choosing the airline company you want to fly with to your destination will also give you a big advantage when it comes to cutting travel costs. Choosing a budget carrier will save you a lot of air travel especially if you are traveling between two different cities or more. Many airlines from India and Africa offer great rates that are much more affordable as compared to some other international flights. So please make sure to do your research on the airline prices. You can also easily compare flight ticket prices for your destination using online sites like Skyscanner or Google Flights for the best options.

Break down your flight routes

If you are traveling a longer distance, it is always a good idea to break down your flight routes to avoid unnecessary costs. While using the same airline from destination A to C may be easy for you, it is not the same for your pocket. To work around costly long flights, you should choose a connecting city and airlines that help you to cut down on flight costs drastically. So if you choose a connecting city and have your first flight from A to B and another from B to C, you can cut down on the ticket expense.

Grab the special deals

Airline companies are at the moment offering a great number of deals as not many people want to go out because of the pandemic. However, this is a great opportunity if you planning your trip in the near future. You should check out the airline websites to see the offer that these companies are offerings cheap airfare and buy tickets at discounted prices.

Use multiple sites for your research

If you are used to booking your flights from the same site, maybe you are missing out on a lot of deals and discounts. Use several different flight comparison platforms and multiple airline carriers’ websites to get the best deals and offers. This research will save you money and will also help you get upgrades like extra legroom or additional luggage, or even in some cases, seat upgrades all of which can make your journey even better.

Use your travel miles

There a number of ways where you can earn free flights, lounge access, and hotel stays with your airmiles. There are a number of credit card companies as well as other rewards companies who offer points and for shopping or taking an Uber. You can join such programs and earn extra miles that you can use to book essentially cheap flights or free flights saving you a lot of money.

Use Student discounts where applicable

If you are a student and need to travel, apply for student discounts. Most airline carriers offer student discounts that you can use to fly at cheaper rates. Make sure to check the requirements on part of the airlines to avail the discounts and save more money while booking flights.

Book for individual travellers for family trips

Family trips can get very expensive for those who are going on long foreign trips. One of the best ways to therefore is book for individual members rather than a group. Most of the times the airline companies increase prices for group flights. Therefore, check the flight prices for individual members of your family or group to save some money while you book flights.

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We hope these 10 tips will help you find the best cheap airfare for your next trip in 2021. Keep in mind that researching in advance will help you find the best deals and also help have a smooth journey. Keep reading our blog for more updates, happy travels!

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