Tips for Booking CheapOair Flights
Finding ways to travel the world for less without sacrificing comfort or missing out on incredible travel experiences is one of the things I enjoy discussing here on the blog and my affordable travel finance podcast – The Thought Card Podcast. While it’s no secret that saving money on airfare is one of my favorite ways to save money on travel, I wanted to introduce you to CheapOair, a U.S. based online travel agency (OTA) which helps financially savvy travelers save big on airfare. CheapOair specializes in last-minute flights and cheap flights, however, unlike other major airline travel agencies who focus on hotel reservations, it is “flight focused” and provides travelers with unique ways to search and book flights. Here are four CheapOair flights features that can help you save money on airfare and stretch your travel experience dollars further.
How to Find the Best CheapOair Flights
Table of Contents
Search more than one airline for the best fares
While searching for flights on an airline website may be a more direct way to book flights, it’s also the most limiting because you only see one airline itinerary at a time.
For those who want to ensure that they’re booking the best possible flight deals, CheapOair helps broaden your search by comparing prices across multiple airlines. Compare fares on over 600 airlines partners worldwide.
And if you find a better price (including taxes and fees) elsewhere, CheapOair promises to match the lower price by refunding you the difference. Alternatively, you can cancel your booking for a full refund.
While recently searching for flights for a Valentine’s Day getaway to Bermuda, 1,025 results were found with pricing on American Airlines, JetBlue, WestJet, Air Canada and more. This was helpful because I quickly compared prices, departing airports and times all in one place.
More opportunities to save with the low fare calendar
While searching for your flight, CheapOair conveniently suggests even more opportunities to potentially save with the Low Fare Calendar. The Low Fare Calendar provides a calendar view where you can search daily flight prices for similar itineraries within a two-month window. This feature highlights fare trends and helps travelers identify even more saving opportunities by being flexible with their departure dates.
By using the Low Fare Calendar I discovered that I could have saved $72 if I booked a few days later. Moreover, since my planned trip is almost four months away, I signed up for notifications to get email alerts if flight prices fluctuate.
Fun Fact: According to CheapOair’s 2018 Airfare Study, airfares change every 5-6 days. For even more information, check out my podcast episode When is the Best Time to Buy Flights or press play below.
Browse by Interest
If you’re not tied to visiting any specific destination, find flights based on your interest including browsing by region, weekend getaways, last-minute travel, and price. You can also get new ideas for destinations to travel to by searching for domestic flights, international flights, group travel, one-way and round-trip flights.
There’s an app for that
Lastly, book online or use the CheapOair mobile app available on both iOS and Android for flights, 1 million hotels and hundreds of car rentals. Earn 2x points on every booking and access exclusive mobile-only deals on the go. Stay in the know with live trip updates, select seating and pay for baggage. Use Apple and Android Pay to pay easily. Plus you can speak with certified travel agents 24/7 by phone or live chat.
Overall CheapOair is a great resource for searching and booking domestic and international flights. In this competitive market, they are finding innovative ways to help travelers find affordable flights in less time. They also regularly offer good deals and I even have a coupon code for you to use this month. Use promo code TW20 to save $20 on all international travel. So go ahead and be cheap my friends; spending less on flights means having the funds to do more and see more on your next adventure.
This post is in collaboration with CheapOair.
Read Next:
How to Plan Your Trip from Scratch
How to Get Global Entry for Free
Danielle Desir Corbett paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in 4 years, bought a house at 27, and has traveled to 27 countries, including her favorites, Iceland, China, and Bermuda. Go here to learn Danielle’s incredible story, from struggling financially and in debt to finding creative ways to earn more and live on her terms. Listen to The Thought Card Podcast, where Danielle shares how you can creatively travel more and build wealth regardless of your current financial situation. Reach out to Danielle by contacting: thethoughtcard (at) gmail (dot) com.
Thanks for the new learning and the guidance. Keep smiling!
This is so useful! I didn’t know this but I’ll definitely try it out!
This is so useful! I didn’t know so many of these
I have never heard of them before – definitely going to check them out!
What a great travel tool! I love the fact you can search by interest – it sounds like a fantastic way to find some surprising destinations!
Cheap flights are always the way to go! I love having extra money to spend at the actual destination so I’ll 100% be checking this out. :)
Great tips, Danielle! Just in time too as we’re now planning our holidays for 2020 :)
I had no idea this existed! The name is a bit funny, but it’s awesome you can even use the app and be a bit more financially responsible!