15 Proven Ways to Find Cheap Flights
Flying Tuesday to Thursday consistently delivers lower fares than weekend travel. Use Google Flights flexible date search to visualise price variations across the month. Set price alerts on Google Flights, Skyscanner and Webjet and you will receive email notification when prices drop. For domestic flights book 3-8 weeks ahead. International flights are typically cheapest 2-6 months before departure.
Best Flight Search Tools for Australians
- Google Flights: Best for flexible date searching and price alerts
- Skyscanner: Best for finding cheapest months to travel
- Webjet: Best for package deals combining flights and hotels
- Qantas.com: Best for frequent flyer points redemption