Book your flight as early as possible. Most airlines sell the cheapest seats first, with prices rising as more tickets are sold. Use the Bing Travel website for advice on the best time to book for cheap prices. Alternatively, if you are looking for low-priced tickets nearer to departure date, try contacting airlines directly to negotiate a discount on unsold seats.
Check regularly for airline sales and promotions. You can obtain discounts when long-haul airlines run promotions, while European budget airlines like Ryanair and Easyjet offer flights for just a few euros in the companies' frequent sales.
Try travel websites such as Last Minute to secure discounted tickets if you are booking near the departure date. Websites such as Expedia have joint deals that sell discounted air travel and accommodations so even if you've already booked a hotel, the combined price may still work out cheaper than booking a flight only.
