Prevents sites from tracking your searches and potentially raising prices based on interest.

Watch out for "No Carry-on" or "No Seat Selection" rules.

Avoid booking too early (prices aren't out) or too late (last-minute surges).

For summer or holiday travel, add 2 months to the windows above. 💡 Top Strategies for Lower Fares

Factor in costs for bags, water, and printing boarding passes (e.g., Spirit, Ryanair).

🚀 There is no "magic day" of the week to buy (like the old Tuesday myth), but there is a magic window to fly . If you'd like to narrow this down, let me know: Your departure city and destination ? Are your travel dates fixed or flexible? Do you have a preferred airline or loyalty program?

Timing your purchase is the single most important factor in price. Book 1 to 3 months in advance. International: Book 2 to 8 months before departure.

Booking through unknown OTAs can make getting a refund nearly impossible if a flight is canceled.