Do you know how to book better flights?
- Visit the sites below
- Enter the destinations with corresponding dates to receive a quote from each site
- Use the quotes to locate the best price or deal
- Compare all alternatives researched and select 3 of the best options. Make a recommendation for the option you feel is best (include reasons) and get their approval before booking
- Book the flight
These are the best sites to check in order of preference:
- skyscanner.com.au (10/10)
- wotif.com (10/10)
- jetabroad.com.au (9/10)
- google.com/travel/flights (9/10)
- edreams.com.au (8/10)
- webjet.com.au (7/10)
- qantas.com.au (7/10)
- flightcentre.com.au (6/10)
These are the best sites for flights within the US:
- expedia.com (10/10)
- virginatlantic.com (8/10)
- cheaptickets.com (7/10)
- aa.com (5/10)
These are the best sites for flights within China:
- ctrip.com (10/10)
- fliggy.com (9/10)
- qunar.com (7/10)
- lvmama.com (6/10)
Notes:
- Some travel companies, such as FlightCentre, are able to match or beat the prices quoted by their competitors so be sure to ask them for a competitive fare
- Make sure that before comparing the prices the quotes include all the taxes/surcharges/fees
- Booking sites often charge a fee for the service, for instance
- Ensure that the quotes you receive are ‘flexible’ (i.e. they provide an option to alter the travelling dates once the tickets are purchased)
- Remember to convert all prices to Australian dollars when comparing quotes
- Avoid Paper tickets – they are hard to change. Go for E-tickets
