Travel tips and tricks you need to know
Stop overpaying for flights with our ultimate guide to finding cheap flights from the UK to destinations around the world – and back again.
Here, we share insider tips, travel hacks, tricks, and Skyscanner features that will help you secure the best flight deals. Let’s get those cheap flights and travel more this year.
Whether you shop around with budget airlines, stay flexible with your dates, or take advantage of Skyscanner’s smart tools, there are loads of ways to bag a great flight deal. Here are some of the best:
Flying with a budget airline can save you hundreds of pounds, so they’re definitely worth considering.
If you’re staying close to home, low-cost airlines like Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and Jet2 offer excellent deals on flights across Europe.
Heading further afield? Norwegian, WizzAir, TUI, and other carriers often have deals to North America, Africa, and Asia —especially outside peak travel periods.
Got a destination in mind? Flexibility is your friend when it comes to finding cheap flights. Use Skyscanner’s flight search and select “Whole Month” to see the cheapest days to fly.
Shifting your trip by even a day or two can make a big difference in price—especially during school holidays or busy travel seasons.
Know when you want to travel but open to where? Skyscanner’s “Everywhere” search is a brilliant way to discover new destinations at a great price. Just enter your departure airport, add your travel dates, and hit “Everywhere”.
You’ll get a list of destinations ranked by price—from hidden gems to old favourites.
Buying return flights together isn’t always the cheapest option. Sometimes booking two single tickets—especially with different airlines—can save you money.
For example, you might fly out with Ryanair and return with easyJet, or mix and match between airlines and airports (e.g. flying out from Gatwick and back to Luton).
If you're planning a multi-stop trip—like hopping between European cities or flying into one country and out of another—booking all your flights in one go might be cheaper.
Using Skyscanner’s “multi-city” search lets you plan your route efficiently and can sometimes unlock better prices than booking legs separately.
Skyscanner Price Alerts let you track flight prices so you can book when they’re at their lowest.
Download the Skyscanner app and set a price alert for any route you're watching. You'll get a notification when the price changes—so you can jump on the deal at just the right time.
Travelling with hand luggage only helps you avoid checked baggage fees, which can add up quickly—especially on budget airlines. Just make sure your bag meets the airline’s size requirements to avoid extra charges at the airport.
Save on average 30% when you search and compare flights on Skyscanner.
There’s no straightforward answer to this, as the cost of your flight depends on a range of factors including where you’re flying to, the airline and the length of the flight. There are things you can do to cut the cost of your last-minute flight including being flexible with your dates, using Skyscanner Price Alerts and considering nearby airports.
Often, it’s cheaper to travel outside of peak times. If you choose to travel during school holidays or over Christmas for example, it will likely be more expensive. Skyscanner’s Whole Month search tool helps you find the cheapest day to travel in a month, and you can even select the “cheapest month” to find the most cost-effective month to travel to your chosen destination.
There are several ways to get cheap last-minute tickets for flights. Checking out our last-minute flight deals page, being flexible with your dates and setting Price Alerts are all ways that can help secure low airfares.
Skyscanner can help you to find cheap last-minute flights thanks to our huge flight database. From downloading the Skyscanner app to see the best deals to setting up Price Alerts for the flights you really want, you can be confident you’ll always find competitive prices when searching with us.
Ready to book a last-minute flight and head off on a spontaneous getaway? We hope our tips help you find the right flight at the best possible price.
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