Tips for Finding Low Fares
Try these ideas for finding the lowest fares.
- Check out our special fare offers available only through our Web site.
Delta's weekly e-mail fare specials and Delta Web Fares regularly offer you great
fares to many exciting places. Sign up for Delta's Email Program and visit Deals
& Offers often.
- Plan as far in advance as possible.
The further in advance you plan, the better your chances for a lower fare. Fares
usually have advance purchase requirements.
- Try different days and times.
Fares are generally lower on low-demand days and times. The lowest-demand travel days are usually Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The highest-demand days are usually Friday and Sunday. Low-demand times are often on late-evening flights.
- Search nearby area airports.
When lower fares are sold out at one airport, they may be available at another nearby airport.
- Consider flying round-trip.
Make sure you are requesting a round-trip. Sometimes a round-trip itinerary is priced less than two one-way trips.
- Make holiday plans early.
Holidays and school vacations are generally the highest-demand travel times. The earlier you plan, the better your chance of finding the lowest fare. Some people plan six months in advance.