LibrarySpot MuseumSpot PeopleSpot ShoppingSpot TripSpot Buying airline tickets online has become second nature for many travelers, but the process can be intimidating for a first-time user. There are scores of sites that promise to find the lowest price for you, and it can be hard to sort through all the options. A good place to begin is our Best Fares page, and below we've outlined some simple steps that will have you flying for less on your next trip. To begin, it's a good idea to monitor fares periodically to get a good idea of what tickets are selling for. Try searching for fares on routes you regularly travel even when you're not planning a trip.
Some newspapers list the lowest published fares in their weekly travel sections.
Check our Travel Sections page for more information. When you need to buy a plane ticket, start at one of the major travel sites like Travelocity or Expedia . These sites allow you to search for flights on specific dates and times, or if your travel dates are flexible, they'll show you the best prices for a range of dates. You can also specify the maximum number of connections you want to make, which airlines you prefer and which service class you would like. Of course, the more specific you are, the higher your price is likely to be.