To secure cheaper airfares being flexible with dates is key but there several hacks that can help to reduce the cost further
Sign up to flight comparison websites to set up alerts for price drops and last-minute deals according to your destination and travel dates
Use the Incognito or private browsing mode to avoid websites tracking your searches and potentially inflating prices according to your history or currency and location settings
Another option is to set up price alerts for specific flights or destinations on your smartphone and get notifications when the fare drops below a certain level that you select
Another hack is to sign up to airline newsletters to have deals delivered to your inbox or follow airlines on social media to find out about deals or error fares in real-time.
Additionally, comparing prices across different websites can help to find the best deals and save money, as well as buying two one-way tickets separately, even on different airlines, which can sometimes save significant amounts, especially for last-minute bookings.
It is worth bearing in mind that some airlines (mostly budget ones) charge extra fees for paying by credit card so check before you book. You might get a better deal by paying with a debit card or via an app.
