Top Tricks for Booking CHEAP Flights in 2024

Revealing some of my top tips for booking the cheapest flights possible in 2022!
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[@davidmrule]

Hey friends! I just started a second channel that will be full of informational travel videos just like this one! If you want to see more videos about how to find cheap flights, book cheap accommodation, and other travel tips and tricks, be sure to check it out! kzbin.info/door/5yflGdnSnaY97QUsih9Ntw

[@JoanL78]

If i pay in another country's currency because of the VPN, won't my bank take commission from the money conversion?

[@saowaphastonge2424]

From Boston to Bangkok

[@alexgumby]

Hey dude, good video. Can you put in the links to your resources and recommendations into your pinned post? That would be awesome. Thanks in advance

[@loddyda]

Man you are awesome! You’re giving serious game and even sacrificing the livelihood of your channel at times to give strangers great tips. Definitely respectable! Keep it up 🙏

[@loddyda]

ALSO I live in Ohio so watch it lmaooo

[@philipmullins5185]

When booking international flights , I find that booking a flight from one major city to another major city in another country is usually much higher in price than booking from a smaller city to another smaller city in another country then using the domestic flights in that country to get to your final destination , the reason for this is that some airlines don't have landing rights in major cities and it is often harder to fill all their seats when landing at a smaller city so they highly discount the fares to get more passengers on board . I have got fares for about 90% less using this strategy .

[@somimalik]

Thank you so much for that

[@tallto]

Good tip, can you provide an example?

[@hiphiphorhayy]

I like how theres tips in the comments too 😂 thanks for this 🙏🏽

[@tinaka.5822]

As a seasoned traveler myself, Ive listened to so many of these "secret tips" but unfortunately its always the same few. Finally a video where I was able to learn two new tips I had never heard before. Great job!

[@davidmrule]

Ahhhh that's so good to hear! Thanks so much!

[@taongaroberts5477]

Which two?🥹

[@danteschaffer1592]

@@davidmrule do you book directly with the airline

[@LordVader.66]

@@danteschaffer1592 my experience is that the airlines are way more expensive to book directly with. Like a round trip to Honolulu was like 2k directly with Delta but was $800usd through Expedia.

[@daviddesor]

@@LordVader.66 But, if you have to change flights or anything, you are screwed with a third party vendor especially on the weekend. I have found, its better to book with the airlines, you never get upgraded with a third party.

[@ArthurCundy]

Thanks for all the tips, David. Super helpful. My mom was born in Antigua. I've been there a bunch of times. You should definitely go check it out! They have 365 beaches, one for every day of the year.

[@davidmrule]

Sweet, sounds amazing. I’m sure I’ll end up there at some point!

[@michaeltonny]

Yeah its a great place a tip is to take ferry there sailings between The Islands

[@Ranoldopereztroika]

As someone who has been working in the Reservations departament of at least 7 international airlines in the past 15 years, I do not recommend buying a ticket in other websites and currencies other than your own. Reason? It's a common practice for airlines to outsource their Reservations departments across several service providers and call centers. Not all the call centers are authorized to handle your booking depending on the country of booking, and you might need to spend in international phone calls to a specific country customer service call center. Yes, there may be options to use an email or chat, but the most immediate service and response is through a call. Also, depending on your form of payment billing address and country of booking, the system can flag your ticket for suspected fraud check, and you might find out only when you try to check in online, or worst, at the airport.

[@alfjones6377]

Dude, man, words are too paltry to express the sheer gratitude and elation I am inundated with after watching this video and assaying for myself all that you have advised and seeing first hand that what you say is true. I have watched a lot of youtube videos in my day. This is definitely my favorite and best video of them all. I love you man, thanks for looking out for the rest of us.

[@Merryyy203]

I have not only learned a lot, thank you Master of Travelling for the tips, but also had a good laugh. Funny dude you are. Thanks!

[@TarotTEE724]

Recently I’ve been trying to travel to the Carolinas. 2tickets by bus is $400 round trip😮 I’ve never been on a plane, train or long bus trip before. I’ve been a few places always by car. I’m so nervous &excited, Traveling is something I plan on exploring in the very near future SO I thank you for these vids yes keep posting them 🎉❤😂😊. I’m accepting this as confirmation that I’m going to have safe passage. Life is life long or short it’s meant to learn,explore and enjoy. I’m feeling like “yes man” nowadays

[@OctaviaTipton]

In about 2005 you could still call to book a flight directly from the airport you wanted to fly from, there were actual people who's job it was to book flights via calls any time of day. I remember a nice person gave me the number for a cancelations only flights available. When I found out about that I felt like I had everything I needed to go anywhere I wanted, and save money while doing it. Now you're the nice person who his helping people get places for less, I thank you for this and wish you happy trails Bro!!

[@ihatethinkingofhandles]

As someone who has traveled alot to many countries and continents, these tips are amazing! Prob the best flight advice from a video I've ever seen!

[@Financialfreedom2014]

6 Cheapest hotels in Amsterdam kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHyngqyNYrmDjpofeature=shared 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheYouTubeBusiness]

You are a BOSS 😳 Going to Poland and Italy next month, I’m so glad I didn’t buy tickets yet🎉

[@crypticnomad]

Skiplagged is crazy cheap! I was looking at one way flights from Puerto Vallarta Mexico to Chiang Mai Thailand and the cheapest I found when looking about 4 months out was around $1500 usd but skip lagged found one about $650 usd and a bunch around $950 usd. That is a huge savings and not just one or two percent

[@lungerbusiness]

So when I'm heading back to the US from Europe, I'm always booking a connecting flight with a layover in a city on the way, like London for example. It cuts my travel costs and also gives me a chance to explore a new city for a day... It's a good way to get a nice little treat & explore another city before I get home!

[@keenkeen5863]

Thank you so much, really good job, not like so many Guru guys out there, all they got just bunch of none sense talking and wasting of time. You actually go straight to the point and give a serious and real information, thank you so much man

[@GlobeTrotterOtter]

We too spent the past 3 years in more than 30 countries and utilize all of these same tools - good stuff! We literally just got back from DUBLIN (not Doo-blin) and while I can appreciate your love of travel try not to knock on American cities so badly. Salt Lake is certainly not better than Boston or Houston lol Anyway, keep traveling! Peru 🇵🇪 in October and Barbados 🇧🇧 in December for us 😎

[@bigscreen7921]

Take me along

[@rach623]

I know Dooblin! Hahahaha 🤣🤣

[@bootscanlas9995]

I’m planning to fly from LA CA to Dublin Ireland in October any tips I can save $$ on flights thank you ✈️

[@stevon7969]

I think the airlines aren’t stupid and they know about these “hacks”. I have tried them all and really not much difference in pricing. I use VPN, change locations clear out all history barely any difference. Scott’s cheap flight sold out to another company horrible reviews now. Maybe one day will get 🍀 lucky. Ciao!😊

[@0poIE]

*It's actually feeling pretty evil what they do to get maximum money off you*

[@stacim9356]

Thank you for this video! I am 35 and have no idea how to optimize travel... now that i finally have the means i dont even know where to start. I subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to learning and getting inspired to travel more ❤

[@jimjensen9139]

I use more than half of these but you are on a whole different level. Thanks

[@UsualSuspect404]

Great video and superb content!! I don't see me hopping a "budget" airline in the middle east or India. "Hey, that pilot looked just like the guy who checked my bag"

[@travelwithbo]

I'm literally about book a trip with you tips right now! Thank you! Started watching your channel since the tiny house build 🙌

[@Logan_Woods-zd2zi]

You explained booking flights with a VPN the most comprehensively I've ever seen on KZbin. You also explained the other points extremely well AND all with examples, which helps greatly. A few years ago, I had a flight YVR-YYZ-YOW round trip and I decided last minute I wanted to stay in Toronto for a couple days, then I'd take a short train ride to Kingston and my sister would pick me up and we'd drive the hour to her house (SE of Ottawa). The agent told me I'd need to take the whole trip to Ottawa, because the airline might cancel my return booking if I wasn't on the last leg of the flight. In the end I took the whole flight then went to VIA RAIL and took a 4 hour train ride to Toronto. I don't remember why I didn't just change the booking (maybe it was expensive, not sure)

[@WatsonColeman-z8o]

Omg….. I friggin LOVE you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After watching zillions of videos on how to get This or That deal, I have stumbled across your page and have FINALLY watched a video that actually offers deals.

[@hunsbergermatt]

A likeable guy and decent ideas....much respect

[@rayrebel]

As someone who used to visit family in Dayton Ohio at 11 years old and found yard sales fun…I took the Ohio diss personally 😂😂

[@ByronWatts]

Quite a few years ago I accidentally discovered that flying from Minneapolis to Dallas (via Houston) was enough cheaper than Minneapolis to Houston that I took the flight to Dallas. I got contacted about the skipped leg by the airline, but after the fact, there wasn't much recourse.

[@clauaome25]

I think this is the best video on cheap flights out there

[@amankhurana7907]

Great Video bud, but you forgot to mention one thing regarding skiplagged. Passengers aren't able to check in bags on skiplagged flights because their luggage will get booked for the final destination, while they would be getting off at the layover. I need to fly to South America from India and I am trying to find an economical way to fly there. If you got any tips for international travelers, holla!! Good Stuff anyway!! Stay at it David and keep giving Goliath a run for its money!!

[@davidmrule]

In order for skiplagged to work, you really need to only bring carry on. Forgot to mention that. And thanks!

[@skydog9697]

Hey man, where are you from in India ? I´m seeking to travel to India from Germany/Poland, you got any tips for me ? Literally anything, I´m open, cuz it´s nice to find a travelminded man from India who´s careful with his coins

[@briizcustoms9543]

@@davidmrule What determines a bag as carry on? I plan to only have one bag

[@Rwissam1987]

@@briizcustoms9543 it usually needs to be under 10kg, for some companies under 7kg

[@mustangdru]

Also, you'll have to book one way and do it too many times and an airline will ban you.

[@genjigenji3633]

Thank you David! Can you do more videos on which cities are your favorite to travel in LATAM?

[@SueU-x9u]

Hello amigo … one correction as below and my input - always check for deals both one way and round trip and then decide. I’ve used round trip fares being cheaper than a one way … not just 2* one way.

[@bentims964]

MAN, this was exactly the type of video I was looking for! I'm now a new subscriber and hope to see more videos like these continue to get pumped out. Thanks a million!!

[@hspreeti]

Great video. I can’t believe i actually listened to the whole video and didn’t skip!! Question about the last hack: when you explain about Boston to Houston vs Boston to Orlando via Houston. That won’t work if you have checked in baggage cause you would get them only at your final destination??

[@samashbel6894]

You can actually get blacklisted from airlines from getting off an layovers to many times :)

[@cybernenindia]

If you change your origin by using proxy it does not help because eventually your credit card company is going to charge 2 to 3 percent foreign exchange conversion fees if you are paying in British pounds or euros and your credit card is set at usd .

[@animebeliever93]

I follow this guy in Insta and really love his content. I was randomly browsing and this channel is such a GEM! No BS pure content.

[@davidmrule]

Ayyyy Insta Fam! Appreciate it!

[@treasuryshorts7194]

Thanks for all the tips, David. Super helpful. Unfortunately, the websites you recommended like Scott's cheap flights only work from flights beginning in the USA. Do you know different websites, which monitors and alerts cheap flights from Europe to everywhere?

[@carfreak1234]

Great topic, got me excited to give it a try, I'm actually helping out a friend to fly from Egypt to Greece, and I know your video will help me indeed, so thank you, thumbs up, subscribed 👍👍👍

[@erniefedorowych5955]

This could have been split into several very useful videos but again, thanks for all the valuable information!!

[@kiranp1989]

Dude this video was soooo hilarious with all your side comments hahaha!! So much fun watching! Thanks for all the great tips, cant wait to try it out!

[@wbskas]

You should start a booking service. I am stationed in the Middle East and fly to the USA and elsewhere A LOT! I would PAY YOU to find the deals, it would be SO WORTH IT!! Seriously good stuff.

[@aliciawebster3692]

Your breakdown was very informative and easy to follow. Thanks!

[@coleroyce]

Learned several valuable things! Thank you

[@davidmrule]

Good to hear!

[@Hellohaley1010]

Finally some info I haven't heard! Just subscribed. Keep bringing the value! Much appreciated 🎉

[@vondahe]

*Read this from an experienced airlines sales person.* One ways have traditionally been unreasonably expensive compared to return flights, so that is already a cost driver with little benefit unless you travel like the wind blows. I would strongly advise you to check travel policies for your destination before you book a one way ticket. Many countries require an itinerary showing when you’ll leave again before you’re allowed in. Very few “proper” (=non low cost) airlines will only sell seats on their own flights. Saying the opposite is complete nonsense! All major airlines participate in so-called codeshare programs where they will sell seats on their codeshare partners’ routes, both direct flights and flights with stop-overs. The latter, however, are rarely cheaper but can be. Finally, saving 30 dollars is absurd. I’d suggest you check very carefully what rate your credit card converts at - because googling the conversion will use a mid-rate which you are not getting. Hence you could end up paying more by following this advice. Mistake fares can easily last months but obviously not the insane mistakes. At one big airline I spotted what I thought was a mistake. Both my colleagues and my manager thought it was just the market price (matching competitors). It was only cleared when I asked a regional revenue manager who got all pale when I told him about the fare. He immediately grabbed the phone and had the error fixed. The only great advice I see is clearing your cookies or using a private browser window. The websites may work - I don’t know them.

[@martinawilliams5390]

Thank you for those loop holes. Could you also do a video about cheap/ good hotels ???

[@PMAFL]

Absolutely brilliant. Now for hotel savings ???

[@Rachidasister]

Booking ome way and looking at the whole month worked for me.

[@Applied_Theory]

You need 29x2=58 planes, if you return home from each country visited.

[@galactikbutterfly]

Loved it your content is fun and informative I subbed to both keep it coming young traveler !

[@Iruinyourkdr]

Absolutely stoked about this type of content!!!! Moreeeeeeeee

[@davidmrule]

Yaaay, so good to hear, more coming!

[@karlymellen5486]

Add Breeze to your budget airfare list in North America.. it's actually great!

[@gif24gt60]

Do you have to clear cookies every single time you go to a new web page?

[@hudycat]

You gave some solid information. Plus you’re funny. That’s a win-win bro

[@batoolhayat3393]

Sir you helped so many people ! Thanks a lot

[@davidmrule]

Glad to hear!

[@SimonTimbers]

Saw this vid on my feed and thought to myself, how in the world does David, the man who books all his flights last minute, possibly save on flights

[@davidmrule]

Hahahaha so true but somehow I still make it happen

[@SimonTimbers]

@@davidmrule After watching the vid, it makes a whole lot of sense. Thanks a ton for this one! Im literally going to entirely rethink the way I travel now

[@shelbychilingirian1479]

@@davidmrule How many hours to get to Miami?

[@dayra6425]

I’ve been looking up flights lately now KZbin recommends this video

[@alexandreamcclure6037]

This was amazing. Actual tips. Can you do a video about hotel deals and lodging deals. I use hotwire hidden hotels and priceline express deals and that is pretty much all i have as far as deals go. I also do vrbo, air b and b and bed and breakfasts.

[@Meg_kul1]

I once found a mistake fare where business was cheaper than economy and it was up for very long

[@Georgeanne17]

Super handy. Thanks dude.

[@xasaurusrex5804]

This guy is hilarious and a cheap flight finding guru.

[@mairafr8694]

Thanks for the tips, very useful! Transavia is another budget Airline in Europe, it pertains to the AirFrance / KLM group.

[@lunaportia989]

I absolutely love this video!!! & I appreciate you for giving us all the awesome tips and tricks to spend mindfully to travel. I didn't know most of these methods. So, thank you so much. Take care.

[@lenradtech]

I never knew about using the airport code trick. Thanks Dave!

[@kharmaticmushroom]

If this works like I think it is, you just changed my life. Can you do hotels or air bnb hacks?????

[@zzzzzzzz3454]

Hey!! Can you do an updated/remastered version of this video, catching us up to date and pointing out any sort of changes that happened since the making of this one video. Thanks for reading my comment! ^.^

[@JCross-dp9fj]

Awesome job. Great tips. Learned a few new tricks.

[@khalilsstories]

Thank broski!!!

[@12567NoYouCannot]

When I was in DR, I found out it was WAY MORE EXPENSIVE to travel from there Anywhere in the World.

[@CJ_Walks]

Solid tips!!! This is exactly what i was looking for.

[@davidmrule]

Ahh so good to hear! Thanks!

[@acestarone]

Thank you for dispelling the myth that round trip is cheaper I do one way flights myself

[@bogdanconstantin7083]

awesome tips man, thanks Some companies have some sort of a loyalty program which enables you to save money on the long run.

[@nemoRable]

Good video mate! Would love more of Cheap Airfare stuff.

[@DO-ez7mz]

Very nicely delivered content... Thank you!

[@izy0321]

I like the stopover idea!

[@barry4406]

Still trying to figure out if you broke that cup lol

[@davidmrule]

Haha glad it's believable. It's a plastic cup and I added a sound effect.

[@rafaelericson]

budget air lines in south America, mostly in Brazil that's a huge country, go to AZUL airlines

[@fertilityalignment-withlin8789]

Love this flight ✈️ tips video! If you have tips on how to get luxury hotel deals for a good deal that would be awesome too for a video !🤩 Wish you a super beautiful day and happy travels! Linda 😃

[@Raymondgogolf]

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[@raviyadlapalli9130]

Awesome video. Very useful and informative and straight to the point. Thanks for your tips. Best of luck n I subscribed :)

[@larryhatcher8927]

BTW, seems I read something about airlines could prevent you from buying tickets if you did the hidden city thing and did not get on the plane to complete your trip

[@Sdority905]

Yes I heard if you do this a few times they catch on to it

[@larryhatcher8927]

@@Sdority905 This is what I've heard....according to how much you travel you could probably get away with it for maybe 2-3 times. I've got a trip to Atlanta scheduled in November and I'm looking to used that trick maybe using a vacation city in Florida as my final

[@Goddess_energy08]

FYI Scott’s cheap flights is now called Going

[@Ashley-maybe.]

As a cincinnatian…. You’re right. Pray for us.

[@eliwross]

Solid vid, I’m in Italy now thanks to you

[@davidmrule]

Ayyyyy have fun! Italy is dope.

[@buzzbair2]

I like the studio! Loved the video.

[@luisgamez7207]

You got a new subscriber my guy ! What a great video ! Keep on traveling !

[@mh154312]

Hey! I love your videos and I love Surf Wyoming brand! You're awesome- thx for the content!

[@troyblueearth7450]

This is amazing I’m definitely gonna be using this

[@LordVader.66]

I want to go to Australia. The stop-over in Fiji would be amazing

[@AnyiaFaith]

YOU ARE SO CLUTCH!!!!!

[@davidlarson7384]

Holy cow! These are really good tips!!

[@gif24gt60]

How about tips on finding the cheapest places to stay longterm?

[@ericnwachukwu]

Yoo David! You are really that guy man, thanks for this information. What do you think is the best budget airline in North America?

[@saqibkhanphotography6441]

Simply Awesome! Thanks David. Appreciate it.

[@Ian.549]

Excellent work. Thanks from Australia.

[@somethingsomething404]

Wow this is a great video. I’ll send this next time I get asked for deals

[@AdventuresOfKatChat]

DOOBlin made me chuckle

[@ThatOnePurpleFox]

I would like to add that your list seems out of date and I would recommend updating it for the flights as tiger air is no longer existent as it merged with scoot and they do mainly international

[@petershaw3456]

True regarding Tiger, Kai, and also Qantas is definitely not a budget airline- it is a full service airline, and is the most expensive ( but also very good) way to fly around Australia.

[@ThatOnePurpleFox]

@@petershaw3456 all the Australian airlines except for jetstar cost about the same for general flights

[@cpoyet4107]

Awesome ! Thank you so much and guys careful with visa issues at layover...

[@mohamedabdelrehem7698]

From Egypt i tell you mummies will be happy to meet you

[@torif8825]

Definitely learned a few things. Thanks