Looking to fly local for less? Trip.com offers a diverse range of cheap domestic flights for you to browse and compare ahead of your (short) upcoming journey. But how can you ensure you’re getting the best deal?
We’ve created the below guide for that very reason. Follow these steps for a sure-fire way to find the hottest current offerings to help you get to your destination, whether it’s to explore the many beautiful and vibrant attractions on your own doorstep, whether that's for an important work meeting in your home country, or to visit nearby family or friends.
Keep an eye out for deals
Regardless of whether you’re on the Trip.com webpage or app, you’ll be met with a number of deals as soon as you land on the Homepage, as well as an even larger treasure-trove of offers when clicking on the ‘Deals’ tab. Be sure to scan through and see if any apply to domestic travel before digging deeper into the site.
Dive deeper with the Flights tab
It’s not game over if you didn’t find any domestic flight gold on these pages. Head over to the ‘Flights’ tab at the top of the homepage and input where you’ll be flying from and to to get an understanding of the typical fares. For those looking to secure an even cheaper deal, consider the following:
- Consider wider dates: Click on the departure and return date fields. Explore flights within a range of days (e.g., +/- 3 days) to potentially unlock cheaper options compared to fixed dates.
- Think beyond your main airport: Consider using smaller or local domestic airports nearby as they often have lower landing fees, translating into budget-friendly fares.
- Get creative with filters: Experimenting with different filters allows you to explore variants of your journey based on airlines, cabin class (economy, business, etc.), price range, and even travel time.
Sort through your results
Once you’re set on your personal search parameters, you’ll be presented with a list of domestic flights that fit your specific criteria. Tap the 'Lowest Price’ tab to see the most affordable flights to your given location.
- Best Deals Tab: Look for the "Best Deals" tab at the top of the search results. This section prioritizes flights with the highest percentage discount, showcasing the most significant savings.
- Price Sorting: Tap the "Price" sorting option (available in most recent versions of the app) to display flights from the cheapest to the most expensive. This allows you to quickly identify budget-friendly options.
Take a closer look
Don’t forget that you can also tap on a specific flight to see more details. Keep an eye out for ‘Promotions’ or ‘Discounts’ mentioned under the fare and bear in mind that the displayed price might not include taxes and fees. Tap ‘Select’ to view a cost breakdown of various available ticket types for that domestic flight before booking, and also be sure to check what exactly is included with the ticket before deciding what is perfect for your needs.
Sign Up for Price Alerts
If you couldn’t find anything within your price range this time or have an upcoming domestic flight, you can always set ‘Price Alerts’ for this specific route. Search the route you have in mind, scroll down and look for the ‘Price Alerts’ slider. Simply set your desired price and sit back in the comfort that you’ll get notified if they become available.
Afforadble domestic flights are just a few clicks away with Trip.com. Follow the above steps and set foot on your next journey today!