Tuesday and Wednesday remain the cheapest days to fly. Adding just one day of flexibility to your departure or return can often slash the price by 30%.

This involves booking a flight with a layover in your actual destination and simply walking out of the airport there (e.g., booking NY to Miami with a stop in Orlando because it’s cheaper than booking NY to Orlando directly).

Leave the destination blank and select "Flexible dates." It will show you a map of the world with the lowest prices for your timeframe.

Occasionally, booking from a "lower-income" IP address (setting your VPN to a country like India or Mexico) can reveal lower localized pricing for the exact same seat. 5. The "Hidden City" & Multi-City Strategy

If you have a set week off but don't care where you go, let the deals decide your destination.

Major hubs (like Heathrow, JFK, or LAX) are expensive because of high demand and landing fees.