Check the departure week, nearby airports, nonstop vs one stop, baggage, total price and flexibility before you book. Use a price alert if your dates are flexible.
Print it, save it or just follow it once. Most savings come from the first four steps.
Before you search
- Choose a date range, not one exact day.
- List nearby airports, for example all airports of a city.
- Decide your baggage (hand luggage only or checked).
While you compare
- Look at the price per departure week on the route page.
- Compare nonstop and one stop.
- Compare one airline vs several, return vs two one-ways.
- Check the total including bags and seat.
Before you pay
- Read change and cancel rules.
- Check passport and visa requirements.
- Keep a screenshot of the final price.
Questions
Which step saves the most? Choosing the cheapest week.
Should I book immediately if the price looks good? If the price is clearly below the usual and your dates are fixed, yes.