FIVE STEPS TO BOOKING CHEAP FLIGHTS ONLINE

Finding the best bang for your buck can be a minefield when it comes to flights.Cheap Flights from Singapore to Shanghai

I’m currently planning a one-way flight from Munich to Sydney, and while I’m excited about the trip, I’m dragging my feet when it comes to booking tickets.

The choice is overwhelming. There is an array of airlines, booking services, destinations and points programs to choose from, all of which purport to make our lives “easier”.

Wading through them all is time-consuming and stressful, but we all hate parting with money. With that in mind, I’m determined to find the best combination possible.You’ll never find a better deal than if you’re able to move the day you fly, your departure airport, and your arrival airport according to price.

For this trip, I’ve decided on a five-day window in which I’d like to travel home.

In my experience, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are the most expensive days to travel, so I’m going to start by looking at flights departing midweek.

Evenings are also likely to be far cheaper than flying in the middle of the day, because no-one wants to fly overnight. However, if you’re lucky enough to be able to sleep in transit, you’ll not only get a better deal — you’ll also save on a night of accommodation.

It’s also worth looking at flight from major airports nearby. For example, a flight from Frankfurt may be cheaper than a flight from Munich. Since the cost of travelling within Europe is so low, I may even compare flights from cities as far away as Rome or Paris.