Flexible date flights
Search flexible date cheap flight tickets with calendars
Search flexible date cheap flight tickets with calendars
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Flexible flights, a financially savvy choice, usually refer to flight tickets that can be amended or cancelled after you purchase them. It can be much cheaper to buy this option rather than paying change or cancellation fees at a later stage, which can be extortionate in many cases. This flexibility was a vital option during COVID-19 times when your travel plans could change unexpectedly. With most airlines and travel agents, you may have to pay a premium to avail of this facility. You can select this option on most travel agents and airline websites by selecting flexible tickets when checking out. Be aware, however, that the overall price will probably be adjusted as a result. Another definition of flexible flight date tickets is the ability to see if flights are cheaper across a specific date range. FlightsFinder lets users quickly see these flight price differences using our flexible date calendar. Select the degree of flexibility you have by selecting either three days before or after your desired departure, the entire month or year.
The most significant benefit of searching for different flight dates is the price savings you could make. If your flexible itinerary allows, you can adjust dates slightly using our calendars, which let you see which dates are cheaper to fly on. Sometimes, your savings can be significant, well into the hundreds, while you may save much less on other occasions. Nevertheless, regularly checking for flexible flights ensures you get all the deals.
So, how do you find these elusive cheap, flexible date flights? With FlightsFinder.com, you have three different options to check flexibility on flight dates, putting you in control of your travel plans.
1.) Searching anywhere from your airport on different dates:
FlightsFinder has a feature that allows you to see the best flights to any destination by selecting 'Flexible - Search Everywhere'. Once selected, you can specify your flexibility regarding travel dates. Once you choose your rough dates in the calendar, you can see options three days before or after your chosen dates, the entire month or year.
2.) Searching for a particular city on different dates:
This feature lets you see the best flights departing to a specific destination city like Paris or Bangkok. Once you enter your desired departure and arrival point, you can choose the degree of flexibility you have; this will give you a list of the best flight prices using our calendar.
3.) Searching from country to country on different dates:
You will find a unique search function on our site that allows you to see the cheapest routes between any two countries - for example, the whole of the USA to France or the entire United Kingdom to Spain. You can also filter your search by month so it gives you the best price during that particular time. You can play around with this search facility below and see what it throws up. It has the potential to save you hundreds on your next trip.
When comparing flexible change fees or changing your flight dates post-booking in the search engines, your options are limited. However, your best bet is to search the following sites for the cheapest flexible-date flights and add further flexibility at checkout.
KAYAK -
KAYAK has a handy colour-coded date calendar on its site, which indicates cheaper flights. The most affordable dates are presented with green labels, mid-price flights are displayed with orange, and the most expensive are shown in red. KAYAK also has a handy feature that allows you to enter more than one departure airport and add recommended airports within a 70-mile radius, allowing you to check multiple flexible options simultaneously.
Skyscanner -
Skyscanner is the original flexible flight search engine. They pioneered the concept of 'Searching anywhere'. The site offers multiple options: You can specify dates or choose flexible dates on no destination or a specific destination if you have one in mind. The only downside is that these flexible searches are only available for Economy cabin searches. Nevertheless, they will give you a rough idea of cheaper dates to fly on. Remember that the prices shown are estimates based on historical data; you must undertake a live search to avail yourself of the actual cost.
Google flights -
Google Flights is, without a doubt, the fastest search engine out there. It offers multiple flexible flight-searching options, including its 'Explore' map option and its date grid, which can be viewed as a calendar view or bar graphs. The most fantastic feature is that it updates the calendar based on any filters you have selected. For example, if you choose non-stop flights, the calendar will show only the cheapest dates for non-stop flights. The downside is that other search engines can sometimes beat the prices on Google flights. A good practice is using their site to get rough ideas of better days to fly and then plug those dates into FlightsFinder, allowing you to compare multiple search engines on those dates to see if any cheaper options exist.
KIWI -
KIWI is another handy site which allows users to do broad searches. You can add airports within 250km of your desired departure or enter an entire country or continent. The search engine works by stitching fares from airlines that traditionally don't have partnerships. This may result in passengers having to self-transfer and recheck luggage, and there is a small risk that connecting flights could be missed. However, KIWI has a 'KIWI guarantee' that they will reimburse you or put you on another flight free of charge in such an eventuality.
This content was created and verified by Shahab Siddiqui, the visionary founder of FlightsFinder.com. Over 15 years ago, he pioneered the concept of a Meta-Meta flight search engine and remains a prominent authority on international travel.
Shahab's expertise has been highlighted in several prestigious publications, such as Business Insider, The LA Times, The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, and The Huffington Post. Remarkably, he developed FlightsFinder.com while undergoing dialysis treatment for kidney failure. You can read his inspiring story here.
To connect with Shahab, visit his LinkedIn profile.
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