The BEST Cheap Flight Websites NOBODY Talks About (HUGE SAVINGS!)
The SECRET to cheap flights that airlines do not want us to know about. These are the flight hacks that will help you save money on airfare. If you are wondering how to find the cheapest flights, this video is for you! We will dive into the best websites to search for flights, as well as share secrets on when to book a flight, where to buy a flight ticket online and how to make sure you are getting the best flight deal.
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00:00 How to Find CHEAP FLIGHTS
00:12 Website 1
01:14 BIG MISTAKE
01:57 Website 2
02:08 layover or stopover?
02:55 Website 3
03:34 Airlines hate this trick...
04:11 Website 4
04:46 Website 5
05:28 Remember this!
05:41 DOT 24-hour HACK
06:17 Website 6
06:58 Website 7
07:43 Website 8
08:10 Booking HACK
08:41 Website 9
09:24 Bonus HACK
09:48 Best way to find cheap flights
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I’ve been an international traveler for many years and I do it on the cheap. Even though you can find tickets that are mind-boggling cheap you need to pay attention to multiple carriers and crazy layover times. When you book with multiple carriers you really have no recourse and the chance of getting stranded is real and can be outrageously expensive. Know what you’re buying If it’s a complicated itinerary get out your notebook trace it out know exactly where you’ll be how much time in between flights when you connect. If you mess this up it can be a devastating problem don’t take it lightly.
Once again great tips! And great information! Thanks again!
Thanks! Glad you like them, Magie!
Great, thank you Megan!
Excellent you covered so much great info. Thank You Impressive I watch the snot out of all the videos and yours is the best.
Happy Sunday, Megan! I learn so much by watching your videos. Thank you!
Thanks, Tammy! Have a great week!
Megan you are wonderful. Thank you for the new ideas on booking flights. I just made this video a "favorite" so I can go back and book my next flight to Chicago from Boston in the fall. I already have a flight and thanks to you via Google Flights to London in May (my first time using this site) and I am grafeful to you as it gave me a good deal and it continues to email me on the flight cost changes. So glad I have been following you for quite some time now! You make it easy to follow in your videos with your clear and consise speaking voice, not to mention your expertise in all things travel ! Thanks again, Howard
Thank you so much, Howard! It is always nice to hear from viewers how the videos have been helpful! Have a great trip to London and good luck with your next booking!
Great video Megan, very helpful tips
Thanks a lot, Patrick!
Megan, you are a Godsend. Thanks a lot. ❤❤🎉🎉
Wow, thank you!
Megan another informative and well explained video. Thank you for expanding my airline search tool capabilities. Great job!
Thanks! So glad you found it helpful! Have fun searching your next trip!
Very useful, thanks! You're in Canada? I'm in Ottawa but I think flying out of Toronto and Montreal occasionally are the best way to get to many destinations...
Great info Megan, thanks. I have used Cheapo air many times with good results that came out cheaper than Kayak each time. However, I usually begin somewhere in SE Asia. Also, using a VPN with a server in a different country can achieve different results, depending on a few things. I always cross reference any flight with the main carrier's website. Also also, I suppose South West is good, ah, if you don't fly out of Dallas, TX. It has been said that the Wright Amendment had been repealed, but. The Wright Amendment had to do with competition with DFW back in the day. I don't use Southwest out of Love Field anymore. Keep up the good work.
Cheapo air is a scam I bought a ticket viewed my online artinuary with them, then the next page was the same artinuary with a 14 hour layover. I did not pay attention that they switched the artinuary. I lost $250 on my refund ticket. I also saw they switch the price higher as a bait and hook. I paid dearly in dollars and time with them
Great video, Megan~ Do you have any tips on websites to track flights for points/miles vs cash? I do have FareDrop and Going and sometimes there are some via Going but not many. Thanks for any help or tips!
Very nice information. Will try the hacker fare and the airwander tip. The airwander trip sounds amazing as I’m planning a trip to Asia to at least 2 different countries.
Thanks again for another very informative video! Really useful - I’m going to share this with my friends! ❤️
Awesome! Thank you!
Great tips, thank you! Would you be able to do a video on how to find the cheapest all inclusive vacations?
You're welcome! Thanks for the suggestion!
On my upcoming flight to Italy, on all legs of the trip I'll be flying United, except one will be Lufthansa. It will be the first leg on my return flight from Rome to Frankfurt Germany. Because of Lufthansa's restrictive baggage policy, including a very small personal size bag and 8 kg weight limit on the carry-on, I'm planning on cramming as much as I can into one of my expanded carry-ons and checking it. Since I am returning home I won't need all my stuff. Also, I am doing one of Megan's tips, as I have a 17 hour layover in Frankfurt and will spend the evening checking out a few sites there, before flying back to the U.S. the next morning
Great tips…never used Kayak before but will check it out now!
Thanks! Hope you find Kayak helpful!
Southwest prices are awesome, especially within Florida! But a new airline called Avelo opened up near my home in CT and it is so convenient and prices are so good, I am so grateful. I often stopped by just to see the planes take off and land because it is so fascinating.
Thanks for the video! You can try TRIP. I used to buy uk rail tickets on TRIP where I can get a huge discount😊
You can try TRIP. I used to buy uk rail tickets on TRIP where I can get a huge discount😊
Nice vlog
Thank you 😊 Happy travels!
Well done Megan. It’s clear you did a lot of work on this video.
I did! Thank you so much!
Always something to learn here. I'm a carry on flyer even for 3 weeks in Europe, no problem.
Thanks ❤
You're welcome, Kendra 😊
usually videos with "hack" suggestions are worthless. This was great. Too bad I didnt know about some of this BEFORE I made all my international travel plans last week. But for next time! Thanks
Another great video. On my next trip to Europe, I will be taking a carry on. Big change for me but your videos on how to pack and what to bring have really helped me.
All carry on should be charged now. I’m sick of carry on passengers.
@@shahjehan , Why?
@jacquelinelam3022 This would eliminate abuse of carry on. Charge for everything and then people will start to curb their abuse of carry on.
@@shahjehan , May be in western countries the airlines are more generous. I saw an Australian almost move her home to a hostel in UK. In Asia, many airlines check the size and weight of carry on. It is very unlikely to have over-size and over-weight carry on in the airplane.
@@jacquelinelam3022 Start charging and watch the abuse of carry on sort itself out by itself
Last month I was checking flights to NYC from PHX. They were almost twice as much as I normally pay for a non-stop flight. Unacceptable! So I checked obsessively every day with the carriers I use. And out of nowhere the price went down $300, back to a normal fare. I booked it. And the next day it was a crazy price again. Not sure what that was all about, but I am grateful.
I like the stopover idea. I’ve never considered that.
The other problem with skiplagging is that, if your booked flight is cancelled for any reason or if you're denied boarding for any reason (such as an overbooked flight), the airline will rebook you to what you told it your final destination is. Your only option is to cancel the flight you booked, receiving whatever refund or credit the fare rules allow (probably none, if you bought a cheap ticket - and if you don't want a cheap ticket, why are you doing this?) and buy a last-minute ticket to where you really want to go.
I use google flights in planning vacations to find future windows months out. It is always find the reasonable price, then getting vacations approved before clicking to buy. This last time the total vacation went up $700 in 3 days.
Love the title 😂
I've traveled the most around Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, China, Thailand, Korea). I found MANY of the local airlines have very strict rules about the weight of carry on. So trying to stuff it full of a weeks worth of things could be a challenge. People should be aware of this possible restriction. For me, last year I traveled 5 months straight. No way I could have done that without checking a bag. Especially so I had room for gifts and purchases to bring home. A backpack is not good for that extra stuff you pick up while traveling. Although - two times I did go the local post office and mail a box of "stuff" to my home. This was very cost efficient when I sent it 4th class. Not so good when I accidentally sent it first class. Still - better than trying to stuff in my luggage.
Used KAYAK for my honeymoon trip to Romania 2 yrs ago and it was great! Used it again for our upcoming return to Romania in July, but feel a little nervous of an only 75 min layover in Amsterdam at Schipol Airport. But, I've only had checked luggage issues on domestic USA flights (both times returning from Hong Kong to Boston, my luggage was delivered to me the next day. Same with a flight I took Boston to Orlando, but never on my international trips)
You should be ok especially if you are connecting to the same airline. Have a great trip!
I’m flying to Italy in august I was planning on getting my ticket this weekend. Should I wait on a specific date? And I will use one of these sites, I go every year to see my family. Last year I used wow fare and I wasn’t really happy with them they missed some things. Hopefully this year getting tickets will be easier
From Australia never seen it cheaper to fly return with a different airline.
I always check a bag due to my business travel. But person travel is always based on where I'm going and length of time
I always rope down my bag with wipes before deboarding esp well on the area that’s touching my body. I really try to pack everything in 1 backpack that fits under the seat for up to 1 week .
The risk is the cheaper your ticket the more likely you will get bumped off an oversold flight.
That’s only a problem in USA.
@@missmayflowerNot totally true. I had been bumped on a return trip from Italy going home to YYZ (Canada). In fact, I was among a group of about 5 people bumped-all of us Canadian.
Life's a risk, worth it if you don't.
I'm assuming you can minimise the risk of getting bumped off by checking in, arriving at gate and boarding as early as possible? (I've never seen IRL those examples from USA where they de-board you after you have boarded and already sat in your seat)
@@Entertainment-is6ex Actually, in my case, I was already bumped off the last leg of my trip. I had tried to check in at 24 hours prior and it would only let me check in for 2 legs of the 3 segment trip.
I'm disabled so there are differences for me. I Love checked bags.Yes, it's up to $35 one way for me but the sheer joy of not worrying by about the TSA is almost worth it. Also, I fly from MSP which is a fun airport to explore w/only a small backpack along.
Happy travels, Vicki!
Is there any difference between the website and the app when booking flights with apps like Kayak or Hopper?
skip a lag on return tickets and you may find the return flights cancelled. only try on one way reservations preferrably on different airline than the return segment
I sometimes check a bag depending on the trip. If it's a long trip, then yes, I'm checking a bag. If it's a shorter trip, then no, I'll do carry-on and a personal item.
Makes sense. Happy travels!
Can you put those website links on top so people can easily find them. Thanks.
How do kayak & Google Flights compare?
Thanks for sharing the travel tips. On a separate topic, I love your hair. If you have time, would you consider doing a tutorial on how to achieve similar curls on your long hair. What curlers do you use? Thank you !
3:35 you should be aware that some airlines are trying to stop allowing this practice and are using penalty fees to help prevent it. They see it as being unfair to those who want guaranteed seats prior to their trip as opposed to opting for standby. And this ultimately can cost them business. And two the rates were discounted due to it being a common flight sequence and in a time of rising fuel costs….. it is simply costing them too much money.
I thought about doing carryon only for my upcoming two week trip, but the thought of washing my skivvies in the hotel sink is not something I want to do at my age 😅. One week or less, maybe I could do carryon.
Makes sense! Have a great trip, Pete!
@@PortableProfessional 🙏🏻
Great videos! I am always amazed when people think an over sized carry on counts ad a personal item. Or the ones who put their carryon sideways to take up lots of room then have a tantrum when you move the bag, gently of course and with respect, properly so more bags will fit. Luckily at 6' 240 with tattoos so most people leave it a nasty look. My favorite traveling time always is when we are ready to deplane and I get up and step back to block the isle and let everyone seated ahead of me leave the plane before I move. So many people think they should be able to push their way to the front of the line.
I always check at least one bad as I always bring liquids one or both ways.
What liquids
@@M_SC Mostly wine,. Dan7sh wine for my Ame4ican friends and North Carolina wine for me on return.
One great news. Now there are hundreds of YT videos all about "Cheapest Websites no one talks about" and each got a new thing- so by the end of a week, you know about EVERY website non one is talking about but viewing - making NO websites left out to talk about anymore LOL
skiplagging is dangerous you will get charged the correct fair for the city ou jump off at FFS!
Interesting ideas but complicated and time consuming 😊
So, if you spend forty minutes and save $100-$200, that’s a pretty good payoff.
AZAir
What are your thoughts on booking air for cruises from airlines directly vs booking through cruise lines?
I recently had this dilemma when we sailed from LA to Mexico on NCL. It was a NCL perk to buy one airfare and get the second free. I ended up booking with Southwest on my own and we were very happy we did. We ended up paying less than we would have with NCL even with the free “perk”. Also, we were able to choose our own flights. My understanding is when you book through the cruise line is they choose the flights. There are tons of Facebook cruise groups where you can find out answers to most questions from fellow travelers. I joined the NCL Bliss group for our trip and I was given great information to prepare for our cruise as we had never sailed with NCL before. Hope this helps!
@@OkieTLB I was actually posting this question for Megan.
@@lindagonzalez4612 Sorry I wasted my time trying to give you some insight!
no on checked bag
The biggest disadvantage for us who live in Australia and NZ - except for SE Asia, the rest of the world is so far away from us and the Australian and NZ dollar have so little value, we just get no deals at all. Where you can travel from the US to Europe for $700 USD we have to do with over $1800 AUD ($1000 USD nearly). As well as this the length of each travel is so draining. By the way - Australia is a great place for Airlines because consumers have zero protection. Airlines have no obligation or allow cool off period. Once you book a ticket you are at their mercy- NO REFUND unless it is their fault such as flight cancelled. Even then you could only get a credit. Airlines here make the rules.
The resemblance to the young Bridget Fonda is unmistakable!
Frontier called us to changed our flights the night before our return to the next day!….i’ll never going to buy cheap tickets again ever….this never happens on a flight costing little more….
You need to fix your audio levels on recording and editing. Compared to 20 other videos I just watched, I can't hear you.
Megan is the best....What is special is that she is not just USA centric.
I have never put luggage in the hold BUT they've always charged me.
The 24 hour rule is our strongest ally but one must be aware and alert to make cancellations within that 24 hour of booking. We should be careful not to waste this time when we still have full control of cancelling our purchase.
I agree! I have made use of the 24 hr. rule more than once! Happy travels!
@@PortableProfessional I like to grab a flight deal when I see it and sometimes get buyer's remorse if I find a lower price as I keep looking!
Kayak, air wander, skiplagged
Btw…you are gorgeous! 🤭
No checked bags for me!
That's great! Thanks for watching!
I used my VPN to buy my tickets to the UK from another country, saved over $2000
Travel info
Kewl
Not sure this would work in Canada. We only have two airlines 😂
You’re forgetting Porter and Air Transat.
@@missmayflower They aren't national level
Useful tips. Everyone should be able to book cheaper flights. If he or she can't, it's a 🚩
Um, you put up a wrong calendar for the month of March 2024. You are off by a day. The 1st was a Friday. Just saying.
Ooops! You are absolutely right! Keen eye! Thanks for watching!
is Southwest not the ryan air of the USA????? aka you want to avoid booking flights with them were possible
I only buy first class or business first class. Cheap means uncomfortable. Plus a friend of mine is a travel agent.
I carry a swiss (where are my real guys at?). So, I will be checking a bag in order to take it with me.
yet another discount airline in Canada went bankrupt... deep sigh
Passenger's just won't set aside their jejunosity long enough to listen to reason--however hard wisdom entreats them not to keep from following proper advice -- of accepting advertisements in certain websites--promising wonderful values and discounts, many websites--sadly, were never intended to alleviate depletion of patrons pockets, for--- in another two hours, what they'll have of one is not only one's complaining words, it'll be one's (patron's), entire vital records in their statistics of victims, thereafter-in the end, should one institute matters, courts'll prove how alright one was in the beginning--in harboring doubts or suspicions these websites' advertisements were sponsored by corporations whose words / pledges to customers are too magical to gullible ears - in promises conveyed-- I guess Southwest thinks there's something disquieting about booking their flights in another company's websites whilst theirs is closer to their operations puzzles...
American does not approve.
Usonians
Big mistake: Using an obviously teleprompter
You think that you are very smart but your channel is getting boring.
Excellent advice thank you so much! I've found tickets and we will probably book for travel to Europe this week! Great job!
Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip!