Flights, when to buy, where from?

Macca · 5 Nov 2007 at 22:30

Following on from my thread about my decision to go travelling next year, i'm looking to find out where's the best place(s) and best time to purchase my flights?
If a mod feels the need, you can merge this with my other thread if you feel i didn't need to make this thread.

Also, what months do flights get cheaper and then the opposite. I've initially decided to go March, but i'm flexible, so if i can save quite a bit on flights i'm willing to change this month. Right now i'm looking at end of March, after 23rd..due to things going on, but like i said will change if i can save a bit. *edit* Forgot to mention my first destination will be Canada, and any other flights i'll do while travelling rather than before i go.

Also should have mentioned, what are the best places to purchase flights while im Canada/US ... Mainly use to fly over to OZ.

So any experts out there on this sort of thing?

Bes · 5 Nov 2007 at 23:23

Where are you going for a start?

Dialaflight were good for me when I went to Malaysia/ Thailand/ Singapore this summer.

Macca · 5 Nov 2007 at 23:25

Bes said:
Where are you going for a start?

Dialaflight were good for me when I went to Malaysia/ Thailand/ Singapore this summer.

Macca said:
*edit* Forgot to mention my first destination will be Canada, and any other flights i'll do while travelling rather than before i go.

Also like i said, i'll most likely book the rest while i'm over in the US, should work out cheaper i'd hope.

Bes · 5 Nov 2007 at 23:30

Gah It's late here in Madrid sorry

Yeah try Dialaflight. Also moneysupermarket has a screen scraper thing, there were cheap flights, but they were all with airlines changing in obscure cities and suchlike.

And yes internal US flights are cheap- especially with the weak dollar. Use Discovery (I think they are called) and Jet Blue- both are easyjet- style airlines.

Macca · 5 Nov 2007 at 23:32

Bes said:
Gah It's late here in Madrid sorry

Yeah try Dialaflight. Also moneysupermarket has a screen scraper thing, there were cheap flights, but they were all with airlines changing in obscure cities and suchlike.

And yes internal US flights are cheap- especially with the weak dollar. Use Discovery (I think they are called) and Jet Blue- both are easyjet- style airlines.

Any idea about best time to buy my flight e.g. now / next year etc, for the initial flight to Canada, then on i'll sort it out over there for other destinations.

Vixen · 5 Nov 2007 at 23:42

Flight prices can change all the time, so it's difficult to say if you are better booking now or waiting. I used Air Transat to fly to Canada last year, as they were the cheapest. Flyzoom are another one to check, I've seen a few people on these forums recommend them as a cheap airline from the UK to Canada.