Best Ways to Get Cheaper Flights

As the cost of air travel is on the rise, we talk you through the best ways to get cheaper flights

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Finding ways to book cheaper flights is now more prevalent than ever, as prices are on the rise. Indeed, according to The Times, “the price of flights rose by 44 per cent in the past year as airlines capitalised on pent-up demand for holidays”. It appears prices are expected to rise again in the second half of this year, too, as the number of expected holidaymakers in a post-COVID world continues to increase.

With this in mind, it’s certainly worth considering your options when it comes to looking for cheaper flights. Where is the best place to look? When should you book? And are there any extras that you can include when booking that’ll save money in the long run? In this article, we’ll break down some of the best cheap flight hacks available in a bid to help you cut costs.

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Jack Cunningham
Senior Editor

 

Hi, I’m Jack; a Senior Copywriter on the vouchers team at Future PLC. Since joining in 2022, I’ve been crafting my money-saving skills in several areas, including tech, entertainment, sports, fitness, home and travel. You’ll usually find me here at MyVoucherCodes; updating users with money-saving hints, tips, discounts, and offers for hundreds of popular retailers. I can also be found on one of our other sites, TechRadar.

A former sports journalist and content creator, I decided to swap the press box for a permanent desk several years ago. Despite giving match reports the red card, I still enjoy attending live sporting events and I like to wind down by playing video games, visiting new places, and getting my head stuck into a good book.