Through panel and measurement products, the industry analyst group Keynote Competitive Research found Expedia to be the best travel choice in multiple areas: customer support, booking process, price satisfaction, availability of travel choices, site organization and visual appeal. What sets Expedia apart from other sites when purchasing international tickets is how most major airlines work directly with Expedia, making it easy for Expedia to quickly locate any excess, inexpensive seating as the flight departure date draws near. Expedia also offers a price guarantee to ensure that you're receiving the best price. The guarantee states that if you are able to find a cheaper flight within 24 hours of purchase, Expedia will refund the difference and give you a $50 travel coupon.
Purchase your tickets early. Typically airline tickets purchased 21 days in advance will be the lowest.
Don't purchase your tickets too early. Remember airfares fluctuate regularly, so be patient when trying to book a flight months in advance. Recognize what's happening with rates over the course of a few days, and compare these with other sites.
Keep up with the news. A lot of times airfare deals are posted online with deals available directly through the airlines or e-travel agents.
Consider flying to an alternative airport. Sometimes it is cheaper to land at an airport that is a 30 to 45 minute drive rather than landing at a closer airport. Some websites will allow you to search for alternative airports automatically.
Sign up for fare alerts. A lot of online ticketing agencies will allow users to sign up for new fare alerts as soon as they become available.
If you can't change the date, change the time. A lot of travel sites have an "anytime" search feature available to allow for low-cost flights at less prevalent times of the day.
Though Expedia has proven time and time again to be an outstanding source for international flights, it can never hurt to compare your results with other airline tickets websites. Try the following:
Bargain Travel
Cheap Flights
Cheap International Flights
Vayama
United
Cheapo Air
Fly Cheap Abroad
Fareline
