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These information may apply more in the US domestic flights, but some of them may apply also to international flights too.
| 1 | Google Flights | Use Google Flights which includes more options of connecting points. Note that it only works with a carry-on bag without check-in baggage, and works only with one-way flights |
| 2 | Stop-overs | In the US domestic flights, stop-overs maybe even cheaper than direct, but the time of arrival might not be later. The skiplagged website might be helpful here. |
| 3 | Best Days of Travel | There are price variations between different dates of the same routing. The Hopper app helps to find the cheapest day and optimal time-frame within the week |
| 4 | Hide identity when searching | Use incognito or VPNs to search for the best deals and promotions. You'll be exposed to different presentations of deals. |
| 5 | Mix & match of airlines | Sometimes it is cheaper with a combination of different flight operators in the outbound and inbound flights. Kiwi & Expedia are the website that will present different airlines options, plus options of car rentals and hotels |
| 6 | Travel agent rates | Kayak & ScottsCheapFlights unlocks the rates of travel agents which normal travellers will not see |
| 7 | Price Alerts | Use the price alerts feature on websites, such as Google Flights, Skyscanner, or aiffarewatchdog |
| 8 | Warehouse clubs | Some club memberships offer discounted gift cards, such as Sam's Club, Costco Travel |
| 9 | Airline credit cards | Earn mileages by signing up credit cards offered from the airlines, which gives mileages as well as club access. Additional benefits or extra points might also be available. |
| 10 | Seat reservation | SeatGuru reveals the differences in seating space with flights. |