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If your travel dates are flexible and you are willing to depart or return a few days earlier or later, you will usually pay less. The online site Travelocity is one of the most recommended for locating airfare for flexible travel dates. Experiment with various dates or try adjusting your travel plans by a few days or even a week. In most cases you ll find it results in a considerable reduction in fare prices.
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If you live within a few hours of more than one airport, research the fares for all of the airports. In some cases you may find considerable savings if you are willing to drive to a nearby airport. Online fare search engines such as Kayak , Travelocity and Orbitz will automatically search neighboring airports and most others will ask if you are willing to depart or arrive in more than one city.
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Low cost carriers are becoming more common and are frequently listed on online booking sites. Both Kayak and Expedia list fares for JetBlue and AirTran. The site Low Cost Airlines will display a list of low cost carriers and their prices when you enter your departure and arrival information.
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