Discover the top 11 secrets to getting the cheapest airfares possible

Prices for airline tickets at each airline or ticket agency are usually constantly changing. National airlines like Vietnam Airlines or other carriers like Jesta Pacific, VietJet Air... all apply variable ticket prices at all times. On average, prices change about 3 times a day.

The reason to buy airline tickets in the morning is because airlines often update available seats on flights during that time. Therefore, if you're traveling with your family and can't find any promotional offers or discounted tickets, it's best to buy tickets in the morning to reduce ticket costs somewhat.

All-inclusive travel is a program offered by some airlines. Going all-inclusive includes airfare, accommodation, and local transportation costs. This type of travel can help you save time, transportation costs, and accommodation expenses. Furthermore, it helps you avoid situations like being overcharged or taken advantage of if you're not familiar with the local area.

The experience of 'hunting for cheap airfares' by 'experts' shows that higher ticket prices don't mean these airlines don't have discounts and promotions; you could say, 'the higher the ticket price, the more it will drop during promotions.' That's why Traveloka advises you to pay attention to 'premium' airlines when looking for cheap airfares and check if they're in their off-peak season/promotional period.

If you find budget airlines offering promotions at the same time... that's perfect. But if not (or during normal times/holiday seasons/high seasons), try applying this method, because sometimes, considering all the costs during promotional periods of all-inclusive tickets, you might just snag a great deal.

If you're planning a trip, you'd probably want to depart on a Monday and return on a Friday or Saturday, right? That's why buying airline tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays often comes at a relatively low price compared to other days.

If you're not restricted by time and want to get cheap tickets, choose connecting flights instead of direct ones. Indeed, the one-way ticket price for a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Paris with AirFrance is around 22 million VND per ticket, while you only have to spend 15 million VND per ticket if you fly with Cathay Pacific via a layover in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the longer your layover, the cheaper your ticket will be.

If you frequently travel by air and have many flights, becoming a loyal member of that airline will bring you many benefits. Because, when you become a member of an airline, you will receive many preferential programs from the airline, such as point accumulation.

When you accumulate enough points, you may even receive a free flight from the airline without any charge. So why not become a member of an airline right now to accumulate points and enjoy benefits from the airline?

How do you get the latest airfare promotions? Sign up for newsletters from various airlines and agencies, and the system will automatically email you when there are promotions. Also, keep updated with news from official fan pages to get the latest information as soon as possible.

To snag cheap airfares for your trips, the prerequisite is to “follow” the promotional activities of airlines. You can set to “follow” social media pages like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or create an account and subscribe to email newsletters.

For example, AirAsia often has promotions every 3 months in February; May; August; November, and other promotions occur every 10-14 days. Jetstar Pacific has weekly promotions every Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm with super cheap discounts.

For your outbound flight, choose one airline, and for your return, choose another, why not? Airline ticket prices for outbound and return flights of one airline always differ. To get the best round-trip fare, “combine” the good-priced ticket of this airline with another. You’ll get to experience the services of multiple airlines while saving a lot of money.

Most people tend to buy round-trip tickets rather than one-way because they think buying in bulk is cheaper than buying individually. However, that belief is not always correct. Most airlines promote one-way airfare more than round-trip tickets. So, the first thing you should do is compare prices between airlines. Flying with one airline and returning with another not only brings you different exciting experiences but also surprisingly cheap fares.

Another tip for those planning to travel by air is the timing of the flight departure. You should choose overnight or early morning flights – the off-peak hours of the day, and naturally, the prices are also more affordable.

And once again, make sure you thoroughly check and “memorize” your travel itinerary to avoid situations where you save on airfare but... end up losing tickets for sightseeing or pre-booked tour costs because of overlapping time and the flight not landing in time for you to immediately catch the next activity.

However, what does 'early' specifically mean here? Typically, airlines don't manage flights too early, often not more than six months in advance, so booking too far ahead isn't a wise move. According to analysis by many travel experts, the optimal time to prepare for hunting cheap airfares is around 47 to 50 days before departure – meaning within a 3-month timeframe. Remember this, folks!

Naturally, we all understand that our study schedules and work commitments sometimes prevent us from actively scheduling time to ensure we're free to travel on that day (or holiday). So, you can't book flights a month in advance or confidently assert that you won't have any commitments on that day. But, everything comes at a cost, so we can only try to organize our personal plans as neatly as possible... to fly.

Payment is the decisive factor determining whether your trip is truly successful or not, so make sure you always carry your card. What's more important is that your card always has money so you don't have to reluctantly give up your ticket to someone else.

After successfully booking your ticket, you'll use your payment card to pay for the fare. It can be a credit card or a domestic card depending on the airline's regulations. The necessary information includes the card number, expiration date, CVV... provide them promptly when requested. Remember that the card must have sufficient funds. Prepare these carefully because hunting and booking tickets successfully take a lot of effort. If payment fails due to reasons such as incorrect passenger information or insufficient funds on the card, it would be a pity.

When traveling, especially when it comes to hotel or air travel, don't hesitate to use apps like Traveloka, sanvemaybay.vn... These apps are available for free download on both iOS and Android platforms, offering simple and fast operations to quickly access information about your desired flights. Moreover, you'll often enjoy various promotions and huge discounts with incredibly attractive prices.

After booking your ticket, you can check your flight fare anytime, anywhere. You don't even need to print out your e-ticket, just display the e-ticket on your app when checking in at the airline counter. Extremely convenient!