Get it Cheap! 3 Apps For Finding The Most Affordable Flights

By: Oliver Wilson

 

When it comes to budgeting travel expenses, most tourists find airline flights the most expensive part of vacations. In fact, early last month, Fortune revealed that the top US airlines announced that they have raised the cost of flights since last year. Despite decreasing fuel prices, many American airlines increased their prices due to increasing labor costs.

 

Even though the price hike is inevitable, there are still ways on how globetrotters can find the most affordable fares through smartphones apps, especially with the increasing demand for tech solutions. Today, Gaming Realms revealed that more than 70 percent of tech data comes via mobile devices, due to the proliferation of 4G mobile data. The developer of popular mobile software Spin Genie also mentioned that mobile devices have surpassed all other tech platforms when it comes to usage and ownership as the consumer’s go-to device to access the internet. Thus, the rise in mobile solutions for travelers is not at all surprising in today’s tech dependent world.

 

But not all mobile travel apps are as useful as they claim. Some are able to assist you with packing and information about certain regions, while others are able to track your flight and even locate the cheapest fare possible. Here is a list of the top mobile apps when it comes to finding the cheapest flights online:

 

Hopper
For those who are keen on finding the cheapest airline deal online, then the Hopper provides a helpful overview of the best time to get cheap flights and the best time to purchase them. They often say Tuesday is the best time to book a cheap flight, but that’s not the case all the time. Hopper is able to “analyze billions of flight prices daily,” where you can save as much as 40% on your next flight. The app is also able to notify you when prices suddenly drop and are about to increase, with the help of its price-predicting feature.
Download: http://www.hopper.com/

 

Kayak
Often, you just want the best available price for the specific travel dates. With the help of Kayak, you can get the deals for the dates you want as it uses data from sites like Travelocity and Orbitz with special discounts and freebies. Users are also able to book flights straight from the app. Apart from flight deals; you can also find the best prices for car rentals and hotels through the app.
Download: http://www.kayak.com/mobile

 

Hipmunk
Are you searching for the cheapest flight, but don’t like the hassle of multiple connecting flights just to reach your destination, while only saving $50? The Hipmunk can assist you in searching for the best airline tickets based at cost versus travel time. It presents users with how many hours each flight will take, compare the takeoff time per airlines, as well as how much each leg will cost. The app also comes with a ‘multi-day searching’ feature that lets you search for short range dates for both your departure and arrival so you can get the best deals during your desired travel window.
Download: http://hipmunk.com/

 

Smartphone apps can make all the necessary planning, thinking, and management for your next travel easier. Choosing the best one that fits your needs can remove the stress of finding a cheap flight, so you can focus on the other things that really matter. We hope this list has helped you in cutting down your travel expenses. Follow Hayo for more tips and tricks when traveling, Bon Voyage!

 

Author’s bio:
Oliver Wilson has been a seasoned traveller visiting various locations from West to East, South to North. But, he is not your ordinary traveller as he’s always looking for extraordinary ways to make his trip more memorable. Oliver enjoys using technology to ease up his trip, plan and track his flights and more.