Visit a travel agency if you're in a major city. Asking for a travel agent's advice will familiarize you with local prices and carriers that will be able to take you to your desired destination. In fact, if you're flying internationally, travel agents can often give you a better rate than you'll get online, due to International Air Transport Association rules. However, you can still book online in your own time, if you so desire.
Enter a desired airline's web address into your browser. If you're working on your own laptop, the site will usually recognize that you're outside your home country and ask if you want to enter the site that's local to where you are or where you're from.
Choose the site for the country where you are, if you have a local credit card. Airlines generally charge less for tickets bought in the country of departure. However, if you're using a credit card from home, the foreign currency usage fee might counter the price break you got on the ticket. In this case, you should enter the site for your home country.
Enter your preferred place of departure, arrival and dates of travel information.
Select the flights you want and enter your credit card information to book the tickets.
Print the confirmation page or keep the confirmation number with you when you travel. If paper tickets are required, they can be sent through the mail to your hotel or place of residence, or you can pick them up at the airport ahead of time.
