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.

Travel hacks to find cheap flights

Save some cash and see the world

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:

1. Check out budget airlines

Shop around

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.

2. Get flexible

Check your dates

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.

3. Try our “Everywhere” search

The world is your oyster

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.

4. Consider single tickets

One way can be the way to go

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).

5. Try to buy in bulk

Book multiple flights at once

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.

6. Set up Price Alerts

Be ready when the price drops

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.

7. Take hand luggage only

Avoid checked bag fees

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.

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.