How to find cheap flights?

Finding a cheap flight is not a matter of luck, but of method. Here are the proven strategies from our experts to maximize your savings.

1. Book at the right time

The golden rule: book between 6 and 8 weeks before your departure for European destinations, and between 3 and 6 months for long-haul flights.

Traveling mid-week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) generally costs 20 to 30% less than departing on Friday evening or Sunday.

Activate price notifications on flight comparison sites. LesVolsIllico offers personalized alerts.

Direct flights are more convenient, but connecting flights can be up to 40% cheaper.

Compare all airports near your departure city. Budget airlines often operate from secondary airports.

On low-cost flights, checked baggage is often charged extra. Flying with cabin baggage only saves you money and time.

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Airlines regularly launch flash sales. Subscribe to newsletters and follow them on social media.

Rather than checking each airline individually, use a comparator like LesVolsIllico that analyzes hundreds of offers simultaneously.

Sometimes booking a complete package is cheaper than booking the flight and hotel separately.