Ashley Lauren
How to book cheap flights in 2025
Are you dreaming of traveling, but the budget doesn’t include much for vacation plans? If so, here is my no-bull post on how to book cheap flights in 2025.
No-Bull Promise: Straight to the point, no rambling on about how flights are so expensive, ain’t nobody got time for that!
Step One: Figure Out Where To Travel
I highly recommend Sicily, Italy, if you’re unsure where to start. I also have plenty of travel inspiration. If you’re unsure where to travel next, you can find inspiration in my travel photos here.
Step Two: Find The Best Date
Spoiler– it’s not during the holiday, sorry. The honest answer to how to travel for cheap is simple: you must be flexible enough to let the fare determine when you travel. Seeing the savings for yourself might make you more willing to travel during the off-season. I suggest starting your search with Google Flights as it will save time and eliminate guesswork. First, search for the cheapest dates via their calendar feature, which visualizes the most affordable ticket available daily.
Once you determine the best flight dates, investigate nearby alternative airport hubs. There may be a cheaper option only a few hours away from your departure and arrival locations. Of course, you will need to consider the cost of parking or taxi services if you opt for this route; however, it may be the most cost-effective option if your whole family is flying.
The cheapest alternate US airport locations to consider, depending on their proximity to your locations, are:
- Boston Logan International Airport
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport
- McCarran International Airport
- Miami International Airport
- Newark Liberty International Airport
- Oakland International Airport
- Orlando International Airport
- Philadelphia International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport
- San Jose International Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
Step Three: Compare Your Airfare Deals
At this point, you should have a narrowed-down list of the cheapest dates and airports for your next vacation. Next, consider comparing those deals with other websites, such as Skyscanner or Cheap Flights. This will ensure that you have done sufficient research to avoid missing any crucial travel bargains. By the end of this step, you should know exactly which airline and flight have the best pricing for your upcoming vacation.
Step Four: Book Directly Through The Airline Company
Booking straight through the airline has its benefits. So, for example, if something goes wrong with your flight (delay, cancellation, overbooking), you will have a better customer service experience when you only have to deal with one company.
Additionally, the airline will prioritize direct bookings over third-party bookings when necessary. Therefore, you may want to reconsider booking directly with the airline if you’re only saving a few dollars by booking through a third-party site.
Many myths exist about how to find a cheap flight, such as using incognito mode with your browser before searching. The myths have been debunked, but if you want to try it out just in case, comment below if you stumble upon something great.
I hope you appreciate my straight-to-the-point post on how to book cheap flights. Remember, Vacation Script saves you time and money, Honey! 😉
