Most “how to find cheap flights” content recycles the same advice that was vaguely true in 2015. Here’s what genuinely works.
The “Book on Tuesday” Thing Is Mostly Nonsense
What does still matter is overall timing — the sweet spot for international flights is 6 to 10 weeks before departure. Not earlier, not later.
Google Flights Calendar View Changed My Life
The calendar/grid view shows every available date colour-coded by price. I shifted my departure by 2 days and saved £138 per person. That one click.
Incognito Mode — Small but Real
Airline cookies can increment prices based on search history. Search in private browsing mode — it costs you nothing.
Check Budget Airlines Directly
Ryanair, EasyJet, IndiGo, AirAsia frequently don’t list cheapest fares on aggregators. Check both aggregators and direct.
Three things that consistently work: Google Flights calendar view, incognito browsing, and checking budget airline sites directly.
