How to find the cheapest flight tickets

The cheapest flight tickets to your favourite destinations, like Gran Canaria, Spain, can be difficult to find, but with a few easy tips you'll be booking your magical holiday in no time. Holiday destinations are closer than ever with the abundance of cheaper flights and new short haul carriers. But, there are still a few things worth knowing before you book, that might help you save a few pounds.

 

By far and away the best way to get significant savings on your flight tickets is to book well in advance. Last minute deals may be the buzz words at the moment but there is still no better way of making savings than buying in advance. Carriers want to know when you're flying and they make it easier the earlier they know. As soon as you get an inkling of a holiday, check those deals, and if you can, buy early. The best deals to locations like Tenerife or Lanzarote are found 3-6 months in advance of departure. 

 

Flying mid-week for your holiday to Milan or all-inclusive holiday to Spain may not seem like a significant move. However, many flight carriers offer better deals if you fly midweek. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually the cheapest days and some great deals can be found. Weekends are usually the most expensive but always check around to get the broadest range of leaving dates and make the best choice for you.

 

You're planning to book in advance, and go mid-week but what else can you do to save a few extra pennies? Well the next tip on your list has got to be, however unsavoury it may seem, to book early morning flights. The earlier you fly the cheaper your flight is likely to be. So, if it's possible to get to the airport early and you don't mind rising in the small hours, or staying up late, you might find some great flight deals.

 

No frills flight companies like Ryanair and EasyJet are popular for a reason. But sometimes it needs a few compromises to get the best deals. If you don't mind flying to non-central airports and can pay with the right type of credit cards then you can make some great deals.

 

Everyone wants to take the holiday of their dreams, but perhaps you can find something a little more budget closer to home. By visiting smaller resorts in Europe you may find a gem without stretching your budget too far. And with more choice on carriers available when you fly within Europe you can be sure of a better deal.

 

Some flights are considerably cheaper if you fly from certain airports. If you can get to a smaller UK airport you may be able to save yourself some money. The biggest airports such as Gatwick and Heathrow are certainly the busiest and biggest, but check with other smaller airports to see if other smaller carriers are offering better deals.