Where to buy plane tickets?

[670206]

Hey guys,

I have 5 interviews lined up so far (UConn, Iowa, UCSF, Case, Columbia), and was wondering the best place to buy plane tickets?

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[MedicalDoctorFrankenstein]

I've never flown before so I've never bought a plane ticket, but I've heard good things about skiplagged.com

 

[Incis0r]

I highly recommend Google Flights. Awesome deals, they also suggest cheaper airports/cheaper date combinations, and they lay out all the airline options in front of you.

 

[digzthis]

kayak.com, cheaptickets.com, southwest.com, usually the ones i use. I don't know where you're at but if southwest services your airport and you can qualify for their credit card you'll get 50,000 points. Depending on how far your schools are that will probably get you 3 flights right there for free.

 

[sjv]

Google Flights but you will also need to check Southwest individually as they are not listed on the site.

Google Flights

 

[Stanelz]

spirit airlines. all the websites that "help" you find cheap flights over charge

 

[NCC1701]

CheapOair!

 

[Soccer171983]

Hey guys,

I have 5 interviews lined up so far (UConn, Iowa, UCSF, Case, Columbia), and was wondering the best place to buy plane tickets?

For your case interview...

Delta 800.221.1212 www.delta.com
Frontier 800.401.9000 www.flyfrontier.com
JetBlue 800.538.2583 www.jetblue.com
Southwest 800.435.9792 www.southwest.com

 

[reddevilhusky]

I recommend skyscanner they search through all the airlines so you can get the lowest price

 

[GoHawks18]

Google Flights is a good search tool but I recommend purchasing directly through the airline. A good app for your phone to monitor prices is hopper. It will send alerts to you as prices move so you don't miss a dip in fares. Re: UIowa, the closest airport is Cedar Rapids and there are shuttle services to get you to campus. Be aware that some of the lowest economy fares on United and American do not allow you to put a bag in the overhead.

 

[krvstak]

purchase plane tix at the ticket counter if you live near an airport. they take off the convenience fee or w/e and it's def worth it especially if you don't live far from an airport


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[670206]

Thank you all! Super helpful

 

[jg4318]

Hipmunk.com

 

[1ysh]

I highly recommend priceline.com

 

[stormingorman17]

momondo.com
Use a private browser, very cheap.

 

[670206]

purchase plane tix at the ticket counter if you live near an airport. they take off the convenience fee or w/e and it's def worth it especially if you don't live far from an airport


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I wish I could, but I live in the middle of nowhere.

 

[careerchanger09]

Several D1's recommended getting the Southwest credit cards. They have an annual fee but you end up getting that back 10x in SW flights.

The best part of SW is that the miles never expire, no baggage fees, and you can cancel anytime with no cancellation fees (which is perfect for someone who may need to reschedule or cancel dental interviews). I opened both SW credit cards just for this reason. Right now the bonus is only 40,000 miles but they often offer a 50,000-mile bonus.

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Card

 

[ybrijette]

I've never flown before so I've never bought a plane ticket, but I've heard good things about skiplagged.com

I second skiplagged! I've used it and saved $600 flying Hawaii to Chicago. Some hidden city flights are to Canada and may require a passport.

 

[khoshtip]

Google Flights!! You can play with the dates and see the cheapest option. As mentioned above, they even give suggestions like "save $xx if you leave 2 days earlier or from another airport instead".