<\/a><\/span> Sure, Dulles really captured your heart the last time you flew to Washington, D.C., but remember to check fares to the city\u2019s other runways. The same advice applies to most destinations: The cheapest summer flights to your favorite spot might not be landing at the city\u2019s largest airport. In fact, the cheapest route might even take you to a neighboring city.<\/p>\n Doesn\u2019t watching the Independence Day holiday fireworks from your own back porch sound appealing? It will once you hear that traveling between mid-June and late August will lead to more expensive flights. If you take your summer vacay before June 15th<\/sup> or after August 20th<\/sup>, you\u2019re almost sure to save some dinero.<\/p>\n Remember that time you booked cheap summer flights for the whole family and then blew the budget when you each packed four bags? Yeah, we don\u2019t want you to be telling that story next winter, either. Pack light to avoid baggage fees or excess weight charges.<\/p>\n Guess what? There is no law that says you have to fly to and from your summer getaway on the same airline. You might find a cheap fare flying outbound on one airline, and be able to grab a super cheap ticket on a different carrier coming home. Just book your vacation in independent segments. Ain\u2019t no shame in your bargain hunting game.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/span> Do you really need<\/em> to visit London this summer? Yes, The Big Smoke is an impressive melting pot of art, culture, and tiny whimsical hats. But one of the best ways to book cheap summer airfare is by reconsidering your destination altogether. Consider a city like Oslo, Stockholm, or Milan instead to save some cash in peak travel season.<\/p>\n Look, in a perfect world we would all fly in first class. Private sleep pods and free champagne are where it\u2019s at. However, flying on discount airlines will translate to a much cheaper fare. You may not get in-flight entertainment or even food, when your tickets are a steal, bringing a sandwich on board is no big thing.<\/p>\n Just when you think you\u2019ve found the lowest ticket price for your next trip, consider this: Booking your hotel at the same time might make it even cheaper. Online travel agencies like Expedia offer packages that combine hotels and flights for significant discounts. Go ahead, spend your savings on an in-flight cocktail to dull the pain of listening to that crying baby.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/span> Many of the cheapest summer flights take the scenic route. You can usually save some cash if you don\u2019t go right from point A to point B. If your layover is longer than a few hours, look on the bright side: You can enjoy airport-adjacent food and shopping in a new city before you head off to your final destination.<\/p>\n If a flight only has three cheap seats left and you search for five passengers, guess what? It won\u2019t show you any of the lower fares. Search first by a party of two to get an idea of the cheapest fare available. If when you search for your entire party you notice a price increase, book the first two tickets at the cheaper fare so you save a little moola.<\/p>\n Stop hoarding your frequent flyer miles! Summer is peak season, so there is no better time to cash in the miles you\u2019ve been earning all year. Even if you don\u2019t have enough miles to get a free ticket, you may be able to slash your flying expenses by half or more.<\/p>\n The time to book your summer flights is now! 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3. Leave the Kitchen Sink at Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Go the Mix and Match Route<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Believe Us When We Say Oslo is Lovely This Time of Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n6. Cheat on Your Favorite Airline<\/strong><\/h2>\n
7. Book Your Digs With Your Flight<\/strong><\/h2>\n
8. Consider Your Layover a Second Holiday<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n9. Stop Searching for Your Party of Five<\/strong><\/h2>\n
10. Cash in Those Miles<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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