what is the best way to compare airfares?

[minkey]

do you go online to check or call the different airlines? any info. would be greatly appreciated.

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[Lewisc]

The airlines usually don't have their best fares available through their 800 phone numbers. Try the airlines own websites then try sites like: www.qixo.com ; www.lowestfare.com ; www.sidestep.com If you don't care about what time of day or about having to making a connecting flight you can try www.priceline.com or www.hotwire.com

 

[TravelSheryl]

In addition to the sites that Lewisc posted, which I wholeheartedly agree, I would also recommend checking Expedia, Travelocity and Cheaptickets. All three of them offer specially negotiated fares from time to time.

 

[DSx2]

Also, be open to different point of departure if possible. I was looking at Detroit vs Toronto. Someone on one of these boards suggested I also consider Buffalo. When I started checking into Buffalo departures I found I could save Cdn $1000-$1500 and got Non stop flights to boot.

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[minkey]

thanks very much for the info!!!you guys are wonderful!!!!

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[lawgs]

also try ..

www.itasoftware.com (beta stage but it shows all airlines and prices for a cross comparison, as well as details about booking codes, and a break out of taxes and Passenger Facility charge)


and

www.orbitz.com (this one is still in the pre launch stage) but looks like a good one...

 

[rubenfan]

I like itasoftware.com it works best for me.