Be flexible with your dates and times. You know that you want to travel during the holidays, but that doesn't mean you have to travel on specific dates. Being willing to fly on weekdays or even leaving the day of the holiday can save you hundreds of dollars. If you're not specific about travel time, you can also use travel sites such as Priceline.com to save additional money on your last-minute vacation package. Priceline.com allows you the option to name your own price on flights without knowing the exact departure or arrival times of the flights.
Be open to alternate routes and extra layovers. Flying may be cheaper if you're willing to fly into or out of nearby cities. Look for flights that fly into nearby airports, red-eye flights or flights with multiple layovers when trying to find cheap last-minute holiday packages.
Shop around for the best prices. Many travel agencies and online travel websites offer special rates for last-minute packages during the holidays. Shop around for the best price and don't settle on the first quote.
