Cheap flights are no longer about stumbling on a lucky fare; they are about knowing which tools quietly surface deals that the big-name booking engines miss. The most effective sites today dig into ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Getting a good deal on a flight can feel more like luck than strategy these days. Prices jump around so much it's like playing the lottery.

Take the guesswork out of booking a flight. Every time I book a flight, I find myself checking lots of different flight booking sites—all while keeping an eye on the airline’s booking site. (I have ...

A new report debunks common myths about airline tickets using historical booking and pricing trends. The cheapest month to travel is August while the most expensive months are February and March.

Planning your dream trip to Costa Rica? Before you hit “book,” let’s talk about the real secrets to finding the best flights. After years of flying in and out of Costa Rica from the U.S. and Europe, ...

Yes, it’s still summer, but it’s time to start strategizing. What to know about when and how to book your airline tickets, and avoid flight disruptions. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is the Frugal ...

The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn't a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover.