Getting airplane tickets

[assassinX]

I need help buying airplane tickets from LAX to Calgary Alberta. What sites do I use and how would I get the lowest price available? The departure date thats not really matter as long as its within July and the return date has to be about 5 or 6 weeks from the departure date.

 

[jchoi]

Try Priceline, Farecast, Hotwire, Orbitz to get an idea of rates and which airlines are available.

Then visit the individual airlines' websites to see if they offer a better deal than the travel websites.

I think I read that Wednesday mornings are the best time to book since that's when prices are generally lowest, so if you can wait a week, check back from time to time to see if the fare has gone down.

 

[m6oo]

I like kayak.com. It doesn't sell tickets. It is a site aggregator for sites like expedia etc. to find the best online pricing. I also like that you can tweak a bunch of variables (like layover times) to home in on just the right flight for you.

 

[PR Mega X]

I'm tagging this so I remember to check it out when I get home. I'm heading out to CA in August, and cheap airfare would be nice.

 

[Lawyers Guns N Money]

Tuesdays and Wednesdays (EARLY in the morning, sometimes right after midnight) are the best times to check prices, depending on the airline. Also, flying on off-peak days (Wednesdays/Saturdays normally depending on the destination) can help keep prices down as well.

I use kayak quite a bit, as well.

 

[basuoct28]

How would I get the lowest price available? The departure date thats not really matter as long as its within September and the return date has to be about 5 or 6 weeks from the departure date.....kinky talk