How to seach online for Airfare?

[gr8tpanther]

What is the best place online to search for Airfare? Looking for of course the CHEAPEST way to fly with a family of 4. Any ideas, suggestions or advice is very welcome.

 

[Mermaid02]

Try www.orbitz.com or if you know what airlines fly out of your local airport you can go to them directly.

 

[gr8tpanther]

I did Orbitz, lol, wasn't cheap enough. Ok, lemme ask this...

Has anyone ever used something like priceline where you set a price for your own tickets? Know how this works?

 

[simzac]

Looks like your best bet to me would be to fly out of BWI(Baltimore)on Southwest. They have 8 or 9 nonstop flights per day, not sure when your going, but you could probably match the price I get out of Indy, $546.00 for 4 people RT. Just keep checking their website for the dates you need.

 

[katallo]

There is something call Side Step that will give you a great comparison of prices. It's easy to download and has really helped me with air, hotel and car rentals.

 

[mommyrom]

bookingbuddy.com allows you to enter your travel dates, etc. in only ONCE and then gives you a chart of what travel services you would like to check...No need to keep re-entering all your details over and over.

Personally, Orbitz has served us very well! I also have read that say you are a group of 4-5 people...Run your search with 2, and then a separate 2-3 seats search..Sometimes the availability (more full or not) on certain flights can get you better prices depending on your reservation request (???? ). Also, I got a much better deal flying out on a Monday vs. my original plan of Tuesday...Saved about $60 per ticket!!! Good luck!!

 

[Luckymommyx2]

Your best bet is to come down to BWI and fly SWA. Harrisburg doesn't have any non-stops and generally are more expensive. You may also consider Air Tran out of BWI. FYI...SWA can only be booked through their site. Good luck!

 

[jimmiej]

I did Orbitz, lol, wasn't cheap enough. Ok, lemme ask this...

Has anyone ever used something like priceline where you set a price for your own tickets? Know how this works?

I've used priceline several times with success. However, make sure you read & understand their rules before bidding.

http://www.priceline.com/