How to Find Cheap Flights (2018)

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  • @JK-lr4su
    @JK-lr4su 6 років тому +14

    Based on my experience 1 1/2 months to 2 months before the date you want to leave will be the cheapeast time to buy flights. Not always though but most of the times. Also buying tickets on tuesdays have worked very well for me.

  • @edb2078
    @edb2078 6 років тому +29

    i always check the airport web site to see what airlines are offered ...not all airlines will come up on kayak, priceline search.. i also check near by airports a $50 uber ride could save 100's

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому +5

      Great tip. I typically end up checking Oakland and San Jose as well.

    • @林楠-v8f
      @林楠-v8f 6 років тому

      True, I tried the second trick. Fly from Buffalo to Vancouver is cheaper then Toronto to Vancouver.

    • @ivanaljubenovic3346
      @ivanaljubenovic3346 5 років тому

      Cheers for this, I have been researching "cheapest place to find flights online" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Beyarper Peyameron Process - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.

  • @AlexanderBlums
    @AlexanderBlums 6 років тому +4

    Google flights is good 90% of the time but sometimes skyscanner/kayak finds cheaper/shorter routes. Especially for the budget EU to EU flights (ryanair, etc.).

  • @jackhake
    @jackhake 6 років тому +3

    I booked SQ from SFO-HKG for a trip in Sept. I didn't want to be stuck on United's 77W with 10 across 17inch wide seats.

  • @jeremiahjohnson3808
    @jeremiahjohnson3808 6 років тому +24

    FYI Sebby
    Google flights doesn't show all airlines. . Domestically anyway.
    I found cheaper flights RT: SFO - LAX cheaper on Southwest. Only $38 each way making it 15-20% cheaper than what you said was best option.
    Just thought you should insert than in future vids when speaking on Google Flights.
    Love the vids ! Keep it up!
    Thank you
    Jeremiah

    • @autodiili2694
      @autodiili2694 5 років тому

      I usually use SkySkyft.com for all my flight purchase in and out of Europe and the US because massive prices differences compared to all websites. The concept of cheap flights is propaganda. Hence, it is better to verify to know what's cheap and not cheap. And that website has made verification easy.
      Their African NaijaCheapFlights.com works the same way, and somewhat faster for reasons I don't know why.
      Also, it's smart to buy in a different currency. I have bought in Korean Yen when finding a cheap ticket from Helsinki to Copenhagen saving 30% using SkySkyft
      Also ticket from Helsinki to JFK back and forth, I saved about 60USD using SkySkyft, and I compared Google Flights, Kayak, Skyscanner, but SkySkyft.com offered a cheaper ticket.

  • @beverlyynguyen
    @beverlyynguyen 6 років тому +2

    Thank you so much! I do a lot of traveling and when I come back I usually end up broke. This helped a lot and I like to travel even durning the school year this helped me choose flexible flights durning school. And it help mainly with traveling durning that hoildays! Now I can see my family in Vietnam! 😁

  • @MickDoesStuff
    @MickDoesStuff 6 років тому

    Some good points here Sebby. I use many of the same techniques for getting cheap flights. Some good deals I've booked in the last 10 months are Melbourne to Queenstown return for $220 and Melbourne to Phuket return for $350.

  • @PauloGaetathe_original
    @PauloGaetathe_original 6 років тому +9

    Answering your question: For international flights I usually go to Skyscanner and once I find something I also check the individual airline for that flight.

  • @CraftyComeLately
    @CraftyComeLately 6 років тому +1

    skyscanner, kayak and then Orbitz if you need to know the type of class to see if it's upgradeable with points (or money) after calling the airline to find out which classes are upgradeable.

  • @ramonagaibor1898
    @ramonagaibor1898 6 років тому +1

    Im getting ready to book a flight for next month. Thank you so much for all the information. GB

  • @amo_res9266
    @amo_res9266 5 років тому +1

    Im tryna find the cheapest flight from edmonton to manila on december to january, and the cheapest ones are $1500+ Cad per person and there's four of us. It's soooo expensive

  • @aoice
    @aoice 4 роки тому

    Can you refresh this for 2020?

  • @seven1productions819
    @seven1productions819 5 років тому

    Is asap tickets a scam?

  • @Cprends
    @Cprends 6 років тому

    Random question...is it an option to upgrade a travel credit card? An American Airlines card to be exact

  • @RS-hh3et
    @RS-hh3et 6 років тому +1

    What's he talking about. I went China Eastern London - Sydney via Shanghai and they had a great entertainment system?

  • @peteskeet9443
    @peteskeet9443 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for this. Helpful and easy to understand

  • @Nemy360
    @Nemy360 6 років тому

    Hey Sebby, question have you ever heard of the "Select Black Card"? Can you do a video on it please i'm curious to know what's all the hype about that card..Thank You

  • @tahmim786
    @tahmim786 6 років тому

    Sebby : could you tell me how can I setup flight deals only from New York on ifttt?
    I would like to get notified Flyertalk premium fare thread deals from only new York area. JFK, LGA

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому +1

      Easy solution would be to use the existing IFTTT recipes and build a filter system on Gmail. Should take 2-5 mins:
      if includes "JFK/LGA/EWR"
      then star / send to inbox / mark as important
      else put in folder / archive / mark as read

  • @Rkg1205
    @Rkg1205 6 років тому +1

    How far in advance do you recommend booking? I’m looking at flights from sfo to Miami for Aug 2019..and wondering if it’s too soon to book even though the round trip prices are pretty decent right now.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому

      Booking ahead (and timing it well) is probably one of the easiest ways to save a ton of money.

  • @annielin2894
    @annielin2894 6 років тому

    Sebby can you please tell me how I can use google flight to help my mommy to get a senior discount for international flight to Taiwan?

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому +1

      I believe you need to call in for those. Probably find the cheapest rate for dates and call for those dates.

  • @stevenmiller7747
    @stevenmiller7747 6 років тому

    Video on the data points saying Chase will no longer let you have a Freedom and a Freedom Unlimited just like you can't have 2 Safires?

  • @harshyadav5186
    @harshyadav5186 6 років тому

    Where can I get the cheapest ticket from Kunming to Delhi,India??

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому

      Set alerts? Probably the best way to find a good deal.

  • @combatmsl
    @combatmsl 6 років тому

    Has the lasted version patched this

  • @adamsmith8689
    @adamsmith8689 6 років тому

    Great video thank you! Is Tech Thursday new?

  • @jasonarmstrong5358
    @jasonarmstrong5358 5 років тому

    Hello just want know how cheap fhights for Philippines ask me i want learn

  • @saibushayer
    @saibushayer 6 років тому

    Hey Sebby, is your corgi drunk on Macallan 12?

  • @Aidan_Au
    @Aidan_Au 6 років тому +1

    I wanna see your IFTTT recipes

  • @stevenmartinez1930
    @stevenmartinez1930 6 років тому +28

    Dude google flights is expensive af,

  • @smusgrav
    @smusgrav 6 років тому +2

    wow that google map thing is sweet!! Thanks!!

  • @Galexy9
    @Galexy9 6 років тому +4

    What do you think of Chase potentially changing the way you transfer points between cards?

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому +3

      If you're worried, transfer your points to your CSR or CSP/CIP. There were rumors 9 months ago: ua-cam.com/video/bmZZPNtOWJM/v-deo.html
      The main causality would be the CFU card (1.5% vs. 2% from Citi DC/PayPal.
      CIC and Freedom would still be fine (5% like Discover It, US Bank Cash+, Citi Dividend).
      CIP/CSR/CSP would be fine since their multipliers would still work as expected.

    • @7thedevils
      @7thedevils 6 років тому

      But if Chase really changes it, it devalues ultimate rewards by a heck loads :/

  • @cassandradsmith
    @cassandradsmith 6 років тому +2

    This is a very useful video. Thanks!

  • @bettyescookingchannel
    @bettyescookingchannel 5 років тому

    Thanks for your great tips.

  • @nickh.5301
    @nickh.5301 6 років тому

    Great video. I subscribed. I’m a newbie travel and want to spend a month or so in Thailand or China. This showed me some crazy discounts. Hey about China airlines? Can it really save a lot? I took grayhound round trip across US. I can endure a lot if it’s really the cheapest. It’s really hard to believe it’s almost half the price. Is there tons of extra hidden fees?

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому

      Yep, tons of value to be had if you're willing to suffer for a few hours. The main thing is there's usually no entertainment so make sure to move some movies/audiobooks/shows onto your phone and bring a power bank.
      No fees (double check this though) from my understanding, just no frills.
      I think you're referring to Air China. China Airlines is pretty solid (i.e., not as cheap for your use case) from my understanding.

  • @bri-guy70
    @bri-guy70 6 років тому +2

    I thought the video would be more about how to use the correct point system (UR, MR, airline card, etc) to find the best conversion

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому +1

      Cheap flights = UR points via CSP/CSR/CIP travel portal
      First, Business, or last minute = transfer partners (UR/MR) or airline points
      * If airline points pegged to dollar amount (i.e., SW) then use with cheap flights
      ua-cam.com/video/kA8H0jnhyqE/v-deo.html

  • @Chipotlee92
    @Chipotlee92 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for all your content and knowledge you share. I have learned so much from all of your videos. Much appreciated. Always on the lookout for the next one:)

  • @christinehsu7
    @christinehsu7 4 роки тому

    Thanks 👍👍👍
    Beware: ASAP Tickets/ITN SCAM.
    International Travel Network aka ITN,
    A Big SCAM.
    Refund Issue, they will charged
    $320 to $450 per ticket, but not even provide full refund. Nightmare.

  • @eemile92
    @eemile92 6 років тому +1

    Great video.

  • @meltingtomato
    @meltingtomato 6 років тому

    I do a mix of ITA Matrix, Google Flights, and FT. I also get emails from Air Canada and KLM. For a recent trip where the dates were fixed, I used Kayak as well.

  • @AlexOrtiz-ok9uu
    @AlexOrtiz-ok9uu 6 років тому

    I fly to D.C. a lot and the cheapest airlines for me has been FRONTIER AIRLINES ... However I found this useful for my shorter trips within the state. Thanks!

  • @patrynaswritings7617
    @patrynaswritings7617 6 років тому

    Thanks a lot

  • @TheMotorcycleBoss
    @TheMotorcycleBoss 6 років тому

    I love this!!

  • @syedcolon1348
    @syedcolon1348 6 років тому

    Yay first let's fly. Still saving points waiting for the good deals.

  • @darrelrivers3345
    @darrelrivers3345 6 років тому

    Awesome video

  • @minadia7855
    @minadia7855 5 років тому

    I've never left the US and I might go to turkey this summer but idk and I have no idea what to do. The flights are so expensive 😩

  • @shivalirawat3633
    @shivalirawat3633 6 років тому

    Hey Sebby,
    Google flight doesnot offer cheaper flight ticket. It does not offer all airines.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  6 років тому

      What airlines aren't included? I see all the budget ones (WOW, Spirit, Frontier, etc.)

    • @shivalirawat3633
      @shivalirawat3633 6 років тому

      thats for you to figure out

    • @expandingproducts4980
      @expandingproducts4980 6 років тому

      @@shivalirawat3633 Rude. Take the information but give the person who gave you said information a flippant response.

    • @shivalirawat3633
      @shivalirawat3633 6 років тому

      @@expandingproducts4980 People want cheapest tickets, quick system response, better features, excellent customer service..Do you know any software/company/website/app which offers all this

  • @infinityfree3026
    @infinityfree3026 6 років тому

    Not allowed, my phone blocks all decent flight prices, computer too

  • @misraimcano3677
    @misraimcano3677 6 років тому

    Muchas grasias un gran video :)

  • @thierry2350
    @thierry2350 6 років тому +10

    Thanks for this video great informations .. and who dislikes this video smh such a shame 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @dingmingzou9866
    @dingmingzou9866 6 років тому +1

    Good vid

  • @jackeyliu8852
    @jackeyliu8852 6 років тому

    First!