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Best flight booking websites?
Posted on 7/1/21 at 8:30 am
Posted on 7/1/21 at 8:30 am
I am trying to book a flight (I do not fly often) for October and I am looking for the best way to book a flight.
Is it better to go directly to the airline websites or through a Kayak type of site?
Any help is appreciated.
Is it better to go directly to the airline websites or through a Kayak type of site?
Any help is appreciated.
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Posted on 7/1/21 at 8:38 am to LSUGrad2005
Google Flights
If your dates are flexible you can use the calendar to find the cheapest dates to fly.
Then also check Southwest directly since their flights don't show up in the Google Flight results.
If your dates are flexible you can use the calendar to find the cheapest dates to fly.
Then also check Southwest directly since their flights don't show up in the Google Flight results.
This post was edited on 7/1/21 at 8:39 am
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:04 am to LSUGrad2005
I usually research flights through Trip Advisor and click on the Expedia link to book them.
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:24 am to LSUGrad2005
I always book direct with airline. But search for best flight options through Google Flights then visit airline.
Don’t forget to search Southwest direct if it’s a short domestic flight. They don’t advertise fares on 3rd party sites.
Don’t forget to search Southwest direct if it’s a short domestic flight. They don’t advertise fares on 3rd party sites.
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:26 am to LSUGrad2005
I use Google Flight Matrix to find flights. You can filter down your results to find exactly what you're looking for. I think it uses similar software as the Google Flights link above with different features. Search Southwest directly on their website.
Google Flight ITA Matrix
I recommend always booking directly with the airline.
Google Flight ITA Matrix
I recommend always booking directly with the airline.
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:50 am to LSUGrad2005
I found this new website a while back. It combines all airlines to find the cheapest flight anywhere worldwide. The interactive map is really nice to use.
Great Escape
You can also download it as a phone app.
Great Escape
You can also download it as a phone app.
quote:
What is Escape?
Escape is an inspirational flight search engine that helps you choose a destination and find the cheapest flight for your next vacation.
It is developed by the MIT Senseable City Laboratory, Singapore
This post was edited on 7/1/21 at 9:53 am
Posted on 7/1/21 at 10:10 am to LSUGrad2005
Google Flights/Southwest to review prices/schedules, then directly to airline site to book
Posted on 7/1/21 at 10:51 am to slinger1317
Booking direct with the airlines gives a higher priority with your ticket. You can potentially not get a seat assignment booking with a 3rd party for example.
Posted on 7/1/21 at 10:58 am to LSUGrad2005
Use Google to search/track prices and book direct. If you prefer to search through other means that's reasonable ALWAYS book direct, unless you somehow get some insane deal on a package not to. Trust me, any change/delay etc. you'll be glad you went direct.
Note: SW doesn't show prices on Google or 3rd party sites.
Note: SW doesn't show prices on Google or 3rd party sites.
This post was edited on 7/1/21 at 10:59 am
Posted on 7/1/21 at 12:52 pm to LSUGrad2005
Had a bad experience with Expedia . Use trip advisor then book through airline .
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