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PostPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:20 pm    Post subject: Where to find cheap flights? Reply with quote

I am sorry, this must have been done many times before but can't seem to find a suitable thread.

What are the best sites for searching for cheap flights?

I am looking to fly into Melbourne in January from Europe and then on to Cape Town before flying back to Europe.

I did have a few sites in my favourites but ny pc died and took them with it so I am starting from scratch again.

Thanks in advance for any replies
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The thread title should read "Where to find cheap flights"
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just type in "Cheap Flights To Melbourne" into Google. Job done Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for your inspired input findlite.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You may want to check out passes or round-the-world tickets by one of the three airline alliances. I'm not sure if they force a one direction of travel approach (in which case you would have to go to Cape Town first), or allow you just to have a certain number of flight segments.

One world has a three countinent circle explorer ticket starting at 2049 euro. SkyTeam and Star Alliance also have options. Spend some time on those three sites to see if they'll work for you. They may not be the best prices necessarily, but they may offer some flexibility that you may want.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks RT, I will have a closer look at that.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:18 am    Post subject: flight comparison site Reply with quote

In my opinion, you must search on flight comparison websites to find cheap flights or you might take help of a local travel agent.
On Friday and weekends the airfare will be high in comparison of weekdays.
So try to book your air ticket for weekdays.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Round the world or Triangular fares will be the best option for you. Oneworld and Star Aliance will be the best for this fare.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi guys, I've tried this page: skyscanner.net and I think it's one of the best Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check out on different travel sites and compare their prices....In the vacation time, many travel companies offers cheap packages for different destination...pick the right one for you...


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Be careful many sites claiming to compare flights are actually brokers who quote you a price with their own commission added. I like flight comparison search engines that don't add anything to the airline/travel price and for the flight you select allow you to click through to the booking page of the website of the actual airline or company providing the flight to book. Our article on finding travel deals (see website below) lists major comparison sites with pros and cons of each.

It is also worthwhile checking out Charter flight sites which offer surplus seats on "package holiday" planes - good for late bookings to popular tourist destinations. (see same article)
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You will probably find a lot of sites offering the same flights so what you need to do is check the cancellation policies and customer feedback
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It depends on your country.. You should google this and find it.. I believe you can ask the government too, they give such information Smile

Usually cheap tickets are tickets which you pay months before your fight.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

stevenvan wrote:
Usually cheap tickets are tickets which you pay months before your fight.


I agree, my opinion is that to get the best deal you need to book as early as you can. The closer it gets to the date of travel the more expensive it'll be as there will be less places available. Last minute deals can result in cheap prices but that's not always possible for everyone. Picking a specific time of year (e.g. outside of school holidays, public holidays) will mean getting less expensive prices as well. Has anyone managed to get a really good deal on this year's holiday?

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