Finding a low airfare is easy if you know how and where to look, there are definately deals out there but most people just dont know how to search for them. Depending on where you search, you can save hundreds of dollars on a single ticket.

Start with online travel websites such as expedia, kayak or cheaptickets. These websites enable you to compare different airlines, days and times and sometimes will show you dates that are cheaper than others. Many people do not realize that the fare can vary greatly by arriving at different times in the same day or on different days of the week. Make sure to search several online travel websites as they do have different deals. Once you find the best days and times for the best price, visit that airlines website directly to see if the have a better price. Even if the airlines website has the same price, it is better to purchase the ticket directly from them in case you have any problems or need to reschedule your trip.

If you do find a good price on an airline ticket, it is usually best to buy the ticket right away because prices change every single day based on the price of gasoline futures. If the price of gasoline is high right now, you may want to wait to purchase your ticket if your trip is in the far future.

Some Simple Tips to Remember

Do not assume that all travel websites have the same fares.  Their prices can vary by hundreds of dollars.

There is no one best airfare comparison website out there as they will all have better deals on certain tickets, be sure to search

them all each time you book a flight.

Research airline websites as well because many airlines offer private sales, offering the best rates from their own websites.

Searching for flexible dates can save money because some days may have much cheaper rates than the very next day offers.

If you cannot find a direct flight to a certain location, you may be able to find two separate flights to get you where you want to go.

Some travel sites offer discounts for membership, especially the airlines' private websites.  Sign up to receive extra deals.

Combining hotel and air packages on certain websites can offer result in cheaper packages than airfare alone.

Some of the lowest airfares are offered early Saturday mornings.

Check and compare fares frequently because airlines can update their fare three times per day during the week and you may find a cheaper rate Tuesday at noon than you did Tuesday at 9 am.

Combining two separate fares may be cheaper than purchasing one fare so play with separate searches to find the best deal.

Some airlines will refund the difference if the fare on your flight goes down after the purchase of you ticket(s).  Buy from one of these for the best potential savings.

Look under the hot or last minute deals on certain websites for some special offers.