Airfare

Finding the lowest fare isn't always easy. Discount fares typically have restrictions that can be difficult, sometimes frustrating, to interpret. If you're looking for the cheapest price, here are a few suggestions that will help, or at least couldn't hurt.

          Make your reservation early.  Many discount fares require that you make a reservation 7, 14 or 21 days before your trip depending on the fare. The best international fares often require a reservation 30 days in advance.

Making a reservation as soon as you know your travel dates increases your chances of finding a fare you can live with.     

          Flying on a weekday usually costs less, if you stay over a Saturday night.  Flights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday usually offer the lowest fares. Fares are sometimes (but not always) higher on Monday and Friday than on other weekdays. Saturday flights occasionally have discount fares, but as a rule it's more expensive to fly on a weekend than a weekday.    

         Stay over a Saturday night.  Most low fares require that you stay over at least one Saturday night before your return flight. However, some fares may only require you to stay a minimum of 3 or 4 days.    

A lot of the airline websites have an email service that you can sign up for. They will send you regular emails of their air fare specials.