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The Best Sites and Apps for Finding Last-Minute Travel Deals

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We get it — sometimes you just need to get out of Dodge. Lucky for you, affordable last-minute vacations are easier than ever to book. Whether you're thinking of a weekend close to home, an all-inclusive getaway with the family , or a weeklong solo trip to a place like Belize — named one of the best places to take a trip in 2019 — we have you covered. From hotel-booking apps to flight-booking sites and more, here's how to find extremely cheap last-minute deals.

Last-Minute Flight Deals

Google Flights

Google Flights is a search engine that gathers fares from other travel sites. According to CNET, it bests other travel search sites , due to the fact that it's super speedy (plug in your dates, departure, and arrival destinations, and flights pop up almost instantaneously). If you can be flexible, leave your destination blank and then scroll through the list of cities that pop up to find the cheapest flights for your upcoming dates.

Cheapoair.com

Cheapoair.com is all about discounted flights. Click on its "Last Minute Flights" tab to find the absolute cheapest rates (if you're interested, book it as soon as possible before it goes up!). A recent sweet deal was a roundtrip flight from Philadelphia to Orlando starting at $81 (2 weeks out from departure date). There's also a toll-free number to call to hear about unpublished fares.

Vayama.com focuses on international flights, and there are always good last-minute deals to be found right on the homepage, so you don't have to go clicking around. A recent search saw an American Airlines offer from New York to Casablanca, Morocco, starting at $676 (2 weeks out from departure date). Also, check out its "Trending Deals" section for the most up-to-date offerings.

Last-Minute Hotel Deals

HotelTonight

While this app lets you book up to a week in advance (or 100 days in advance for stays up to 14 nights), it's really geared to last-minute bookings, so if there's a hotel you've had your eye on, this is your chance to stay there at a reduced rate. Deals go live each day at noon, and there are thousands of hotels to choose from, including the Mondrian in Miami. Download for iTunes and Google Play .

Another last-minute hotel-booking app is One:Night, which lists its same-day offers starting at 3 p.m. Though operated by Standard International — the parent company behind Standard Hotels, which are listed already — it also has several other stylish hotels, such as New York's Gramercy Park Hotel and LA's Viceroy L’ermitage Beverly Hills. Download for iTunes and Google Play .

While this last-minute hotel-booking app got its start as a website in England in 1999, it now has access to more than 200,000 properties around the world (but it offers more U.K. hotels than anyone else, including places like London's Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton and the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton in Scotland). Download for iTunes and Google Play .

Last-Minute Travel Booking Site Deals

LastMinuteTravel.com

With a site called LastMinuteTravel , you can expect prime deals for spur-of-the-moment travelers. The site offers deals on everything from flights and hotels to car rentals and packages, so you're sure to find something. A recent search found a four-star Berlin hotel for $96 per night. Other sites to check out include LastMinute.com and GoLastMinute.com .

Priceline.com

Priceline basically offers one-stop shopping: Not only can you book your hotel room, but your flight, rental car, and cruise as well. It still has the "Name Your Own Price" feature for choosing hotels, which offers steep discounts (if you don't mind not knowing where you'll be staying until you book). Its app has app-only hotel deals, including super last-minute deals with its "Tonight Only" feature.

Expedia allows you to save big when you bundle a trip — meaning book your hotel and airfare together — and often has great last-minute prices, but for its most up-to-the-minute offerings, check the Unreal Deals tab. A recent search turned up a 4-night trip to Vegas, with a stay at The Palazzo tower (within the The Venetian), including airfare, from $605 per person (2 weeks out from departure date).

Last-Minute Vacation Package Deals

Gate 1 Travel

Gate 1 Travel has vacation packages to almost every corner of the world. It offers escorted travel packages, as well as independent trips. A recent independent vacation to Milan, featuring airfare, 4 nights of accommodations, and daily breakfast was going for $769 a month out. While there are always good deals on the site, you can also check its "Last Minute" section for the latest offerings.

CheapCaribbean.com

Who doesn't want to save money on a tropical getaway to the Caribbean or Mexico, perhaps places like Aruba and Cancun ? Find all the latest affordable last-minute deals under CheapCaribbean's "Nice Packages" tab — a recent offering for an all-inclusive resort on Mexico's Riviera Maya for 3 nights, including airfare, was going for $599 (down from $1,229) 2 weeks out.

Last-Minute Cruise Deals

CruiseCompete.com

If cruises are your thing — or even if you are a first-timer — you can get quotes from multiple travel agencies to get awesome last-minute deals through CruiseCompete.com . Check its Super Cruise Specials, where a recent deal included a 7-night Mediterranean cruise from Miami, starting at $445 (one month out). You can also get special deals, such as two-for-one cruises and select sailings where kids cruise free.

Under Cruise.com's Last Minute Cruises section (in the Cruise Deals section), you'll find lots of discounted sailings, including a 4-day Western Caribbean cruise from $279 per person departing from Miami, less than a week out. There was also a 4-day Bahamas cruise for $378 per person a month out.

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Las Vegas Flights

• Flight Los Angeles - Las Vegas (LAX - LAS) $32+
• Flight San Diego - Las Vegas (SAN - LAS) $33+
• Flight San Jose - Las Vegas (SJC - LAS) $33+
• Flight Seattle - Las Vegas (SEA - LAS) $34+
• Flight Phoenix - Las Vegas (PHX - LAS) $35+
• Flight Ontario - Las Vegas (ONT - LAS) $37+
• Flight Oakland - Las Vegas (OAK - LAS) $39+
• Flight Burbank - Las Vegas (BUR - LAS) $41+
• Flight Portland - Las Vegas (PDX - LAS) $46+
• Flight San Francisco - Las Vegas (SFO - LAS) $46+

Los Angeles Flights

• Flight Las Vegas - Los Angeles (LAS - LAX) $34+
• Flight San Jose - Los Angeles (SJC - LAX) $37+
• Flight San Francisco - Los Angeles (SFO - LAX) $40+
• Flight Phoenix - Los Angeles (PHX - LAX) $49+
• Flight Seattle - Los Angeles (SEA - LAX) $49+
• Flight Oakland - Los Angeles (OAK - LAX) $51+
• Flight Denver - Los Angeles (DEN - LAX) $57+
• Flight Salt Lake City - Los Angeles (SLC - LAX) $62+
• Flight Dallas - Los Angeles (DFW - LAX) $68+
• Flight Portland - Los Angeles (PDX - LAX) $71+

Orlando Flights

• Flight Atlanta - Orlando (ATL - ORL) $40+
• Flight Philadelphia - Orlando (PHL - ORL) $47+
• Flight Charlotte - Orlando (CLT - ORL) $52+
• Flight Richmond - Orlando (RIC - ORL) $58+
• Flight Hartford - Orlando (BDL - ORL) $64+
• Flight Boston - Orlando (BOS - ORL) $67+
• Flight Houston - Orlando (IAH - ORL) $69+
• Flight Chicago - Orlando (CHI - ORL) $71+
• Flight New York - Orlando (NYC - ORL) $71+
• Flight St. Louis - Orlando (STL - ORL) $76+

Cancun Flights

• Flight Philadelphia - Cancún (PHL - CUN) $176+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Cancún (FLL - CUN) $198+
• Flight Chicago - Cancún (CHI - CUN) $202+
• Flight Houston - Cancún (HOU - CUN) $209+
• Flight Orlando - Cancún (ORL - CUN) $210+
• Flight Dallas - Cancún (DFW - CUN) $214+
• Flight San Antonio - Cancún (SAT - CUN) $220+
• Flight Atlanta - Cancún (ATL - CUN) $233+
• Flight Denver - Cancún (DEN - CUN) $234+
• Flight New York - Cancún (NYC - CUN) $238+

Tokyo Flights

• Flight Los Angeles - Tokyo (LAX - TYO) $193+
• Flight Honolulu - Tokyo (HNL - TYO) $545+
• Flight San Francisco - Tokyo (SFO - TYO) $582+
• Flight San Jose - Tokyo (SJC - TYO) $676+
• Flight Las Vegas - Tokyo (LAS - TYO) $717+
• Flight Houston - Tokyo (IAH - TYO) $718+
• Flight Denver - Tokyo (DEN - TYO) $721+
• Flight San Diego - Tokyo (SAN - TYO) $728+
• Flight Phoenix - Tokyo (PHX - TYO) $736+
• Flight New York - Tokyo (NYC - TYO) $751+

Chicago Flights

• Flight New York - Chicago (NYC - CHI) $51+
• Flight Atlanta - Chicago (ATL - CHI) $59+
• Flight Denver - Chicago (DEN - CHI) $61+
• Flight Houston - Chicago (IAH - CHI) $63+
• Flight Philadelphia - Chicago (PHL - CHI) $67+
• Flight New Orleans - Chicago (MSY - CHI) $69+
• Flight Los Angeles - Chicago (LAX - CHI) $72+
• Flight Nashville - Chicago (BNA - CHI) $73+
• Flight Miami - Chicago (MIA - CHI) $76+
• Flight Tampa - Chicago (TPA - CHI) $76+

Phoenix Flights

• Flight Las Vegas - Phoenix (LAS - PHX) $36+
• Flight Los Angeles - Phoenix (LAX - PHX) $50+
• Flight San Diego - Phoenix (SAN - PHX) $55+
• Flight Ontario - Phoenix (ONT - PHX) $57+
• Flight Salt Lake City - Phoenix (SLC - PHX) $64+
• Flight Dallas - Phoenix (DFW - PHX) $65+
• Flight Portland - Phoenix (PDX - PHX) $65+
• Flight San Francisco - Phoenix (SFO - PHX) $67+
• Flight Seattle - Phoenix (SEA - PHX) $68+
• Flight Santa Ana - Phoenix (SNA - PHX) $71+

India Flights

• Flight New York - Mumbai (NYC - BOM) $634+
• Flight New York - New Delhi (NYC - DEL) $655+
• Flight Boston - Mumbai (BOS - BOM) $657+
• Flight Boston - New Delhi (BOS - DEL) $657+
• Flight San Francisco - Mumbai (SFO - BOM) $682+
• Flight San Francisco - Bengaluru (SFO - BLR) $686+
• Flight New York - Ahmedabad (NYC - AMD) $696+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - Hyderabad (WAS - HYD) $697+
• Flight New York - Hyderabad (NYC - HYD) $703+
• Flight Dallas - New Delhi (DFW - DEL) $705+

Japan Flights

• Flight San Francisco - Osaka (SFO - OSA) $738+
• Flight Dallas - Tokyo (DFW - TYO) $779+
• Flight Los Angeles - Osaka (LAX - OSA) $779+
• Flight Portland - Tokyo (PDX - TYO) $809+
• Flight Atlanta - Tokyo (ATL - TYO) $828+
• Flight Seattle - Tokyo (SEA - TYO) $840+
• Flight Los Angeles - Okinawa (LAX - OKA) $863+
• Flight Boston - Tokyo (BOS - TYO) $875+
• Flight Chicago - Tokyo (CHI - TYO) $935+

New York Flights

• Flight Atlanta - New York (ATL - NYC) $38+
• Flight Boston - Newark (BOS - NYC) $38+
• Flight Charlotte - New York (CLT - NYC) $40+
• Flight Raleigh - New York (RDU - NYC) $47+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - New York (FLL - NYC) $56+
• Flight Indianapolis - Newark (IND - NYC) $57+
• Flight Orlando - New York (ORL - NYC) $57+
• Flight Tampa - New York (TPA - NYC) $57+
• Flight Miami - New York (MIA - NYC) $63+
• Flight Chicago - New York (CHI - NYC) $69+

Miami Flights

• Flight Raleigh - Miami (RDU - MIA) $47+
• Flight New York - Miami (NYC - MIA) $51+
• Flight Dallas - Miami (DFW - MIA) $53+
• Flight Charlotte - Miami (CLT - MIA) $68+
• Flight Los Angeles - Miami (LAX - MIA) $72+
• Flight Baltimore - Miami (BWI - MIA) $73+
• Flight Cleveland - Miami (CLE - MIA) $75+
• Flight Atlanta - Miami (ATL - MIA) $76+
• Flight Houston - Miami (IAH - MIA) $76+
• Flight Chicago - Miami (CHI - MIA) $77+

Rome Flights

• Flight New York - Rome (NYC - ROM) $355+
• Flight Baltimore - Rome (BWI - ROM) $362+
• Flight Los Angeles - Rome (LAX - ROM) $366+
• Flight Boston - Rome (BOS - ROM) $408+
• Flight Miami - Rome (MIA - ROM) $409+
• Flight Minneapolis - Rome (MSP - ROM) $446+
• Flight San Francisco - Rome (SFO - ROM) $457+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Rome (FLL - ROM) $471+
• Flight Atlanta - Rome (ATL - ROM) $487+
• Flight Seattle - Rome (SEA - ROM) $528+

Seattle Flights

• Flight Las Vegas - Seattle (LAS - SEA) $34+
• Flight Los Angeles - Seattle (LAX - SEA) $49+
• Flight Phoenix - Seattle (PHX - SEA) $54+
• Flight San Jose - Seattle (SJC - SEA) $63+
• Flight Ontario - Seattle (ONT - SEA) $72+
• Flight Sacramento - Seattle (SMF - SEA) $76+
• Flight San Diego - Seattle (SAN - SEA) $80+
• Flight Denver - Seattle (DEN - SEA) $82+
• Flight Dallas - Seattle (DFW - SEA) $83+
• Flight Santa Ana - Seattle (SNA - SEA) $85+

Fort Lauderdale Flights

• Flight Raleigh - Fort Lauderdale (RDU - FLL) $37+
• Flight Atlanta - Fort Lauderdale (ATL - FLL) $51+
• Flight Dallas - Fort Lauderdale (DFW - FLL) $51+
• Flight New York - Fort Lauderdale (NYC - FLL) $52+
• Flight Tampa - Fort Lauderdale (TPA - FLL) $55+
• Flight Hartford - Fort Lauderdale (BDL - FLL) $57+
• Flight Nashville - Fort Lauderdale (BNA - FLL) $64+
• Flight Richmond - Fort Lauderdale (RIC - FLL) $64+
• Flight Charlotte - Fort Lauderdale (CLT - FLL) $70+
• Flight Baltimore - Fort Lauderdale (BWI - FLL) $71+

Atlanta Flights

• Flight Miami - Atlanta (MIA - ATL) $37+
• Flight New York - Atlanta (NYC - ATL) $38+
• Flight Houston - Atlanta (IAH - ATL) $40+
• Flight Houston - Atlanta (HOU - ATL) $40+
• Flight Tampa - Atlanta (TPA - ATL) $43+
• Flight Philadelphia - Atlanta (PHL - ATL) $47+
• Flight Orlando - Atlanta (ORL - ATL) $48+
• Flight Boston - Atlanta (BOS - ATL) $51+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Atlanta (FLL - ATL) $51+
• Flight Baltimore - Atlanta (BWI - ATL) $53+

Boston Flights

• Flight Baltimore - Boston (BWI - BOS) $48+
• Flight Atlanta - Boston (ATL - BOS) $50+
• Flight Houston - Boston (IAH - BOS) $63+
• Flight Tampa - Boston (TPA - BOS) $65+
• Flight Nashville - Boston (BNA - BOS) $67+
• Flight Orlando - Boston (ORL - BOS) $67+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Boston (FLL - BOS) $75+
• Flight Charlotte - Boston (CLT - BOS) $76+
• Flight Fort Myers - Boston (RSW - BOS) $76+
• Flight Philadelphia - Boston (PHL - BOS) $85+

United States Flights

• Flight Dallas - Las Vegas (DFW - LAS) $62+
• Flight Philadelphia - Miami (PHL - MIA) $77+
• Flight Boston - Miami (BOS - MIA) $83+
• Flight Atlanta - Las Vegas (ATL - LAS) $87+
• Flight Denver - Las Vegas (DEN - LAS) $91+
• Flight Minneapolis - Phoenix (MSP - PH1) $91+
• Flight Atlanta - Los Angeles (ATL - LAX) $94+
• Flight Los Angeles - Honolulu (LAX - HNL) $105+
• Flight Minneapolis - Las Vegas (MSP - LAS) $110+

Hawaii Flights

• Flight Los Angeles - Hawaii (LAX - USHI) $105+
• Flight San Francisco - Hawaii (SFO - USHI) $141+
• Flight San Jose - Hawaii (SJC - USHI) $181+
• Flight Portland - Hawaii (PDX - USHI) $210+
• Flight Sacramento - Hawaii (SMF - USHI) $210+
• Flight San Diego - Hawaii (SAN - USHI) $210+
• Flight Seattle - Hawaii (SEA - USHI) $210+
• Flight Oakland - Hawaii (OAK - USHI) $217+
• Flight Ontario - Hawaii (ONT - USHI) $224+
• Flight Las Vegas - Hawaii (LAS - USHI) $273+

London Flights

• Flight Boston - London (BOS - LON) $11+
• Flight New York - London (NYC - LON) $319+
• Flight Miami - London (MIA - LON) $375+
• Flight Chicago - London (CHI - LON) $414+
• Flight Los Angeles - London (LAX - LON) $415+
• Flight Baltimore - London (BWI - LON) $433+
• Flight Denver - London (DEN - LON) $463+
• Flight Atlanta - London (ATL - LON) $465+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - London (WAS - LON) $465+
• Flight Portland - London (PDX - LON) $475+

Paris Flights

• Flight Baltimore - Paris (BWI - PAR) $247+
• Flight Boston - Paris (BOS - PAR) $252+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - Paris (WAS - PAR) $252+
• Flight New Windsor - Paris (SWF - PAR) $259+
• Flight New York - Paris (NYC - PAR) $275+
• Flight Chicago - Paris (CHI - PAR) $364+
• Flight Raleigh - Paris (RDU - PAR) $375+
• Flight Miami - Paris (MIA - PAR) $385+
• Flight Orlando - Paris (ORL - PAR) $389+
• Flight Atlanta - Paris (ATL - PAR) $395+

Manila Flights

• Flight Honolulu - Manila (HNL - MNL) $149+
• Flight Los Angeles - Manila (LAX - MNL) $490+
• Flight San Francisco - Manila (SFO - MNL) $540+
• Flight Seattle - Manila (SEA - MNL) $717+
• Flight Ontario - Manila (ONT - MNL) $744+
• Flight Chicago - Manila (CHI - MNL) $753+
• Flight Boston - Manila (BOS - MNL) $809+
• Flight New York - Manila (NYC - MNL) $827+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - Manila (WAS - MNL) $838+
• Flight Las Vegas - Manila (LAS - MNL) $845+

Denver Flights

• Flight Los Angeles - Denver (LAX - DEN) $57+
• Flight Ontario - Denver (ONT - DEN) $57+
• Flight Kansas City - Denver (MCI - DEN) $58+
• Flight San Francisco - Denver (SFO - DEN) $72+
• Flight Minneapolis - Denver (MSP - DEN) $74+
• Flight St. Louis - Denver (STL - DEN) $78+
• Flight Cincinnati - Denver (CVG - DEN) $82+
• Flight Seattle - Denver (SEA - DEN) $82+
• Flight Portland - Denver (PDX - DEN) $85+
• Flight Atlanta - Denver (ATL - DEN) $86+

San Francisco Flights

• Flight Las Vegas - San Francisco (LAS - SFO) $41+
• Flight San Diego - San Francisco (SAN - SFO) $41+
• Flight Los Angeles - San Francisco (LAX - SFO) $42+
• Flight Ontario - San Francisco (ONT - SFO) $45+
• Flight Santa Ana - San Francisco (SNA - SFO) $47+
• Flight Portland - San Francisco (PDX - SFO) $56+
• Flight Denver - San Francisco (DEN - SFO) $57+
• Flight Salt Lake City - San Francisco (SLC - SFO) $57+
• Flight Phoenix - San Francisco (PHX - SFO) $66+
• Flight Dallas - San Francisco (DFW - SFO) $106+

San Diego Flights

• Flight San Jose - San Diego (SJC - SAN) $36+
• Flight Las Vegas - San Diego (LAS - SAN) $41+
• Flight San Francisco - San Diego (SFO - SAN) $42+
• Flight Oakland - San Diego (OAK - SAN) $47+
• Flight Portland - San Diego (PDX - SAN) $48+
• Flight Salt Lake City - San Diego (SLC - SAN) $49+
• Flight Sacramento - San Diego (SMF - SAN) $53+
• Flight Phoenix - San Diego (PHX - SAN) $58+
• Flight New York - San Diego (NYC - SAN) $63+
• Flight Seattle - San Diego (SEA - SAN) $70+

Punta Cana Flights

• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Punta Cana (FLL - PUJ) $188+
• Flight Miami - Punta Cana (MIA - PUJ) $224+
• Flight Philadelphia - Punta Cana (PHL - PUJ) $226+
• Flight Atlanta - Punta Cana (ATL - PUJ) $232+
• Flight Tampa - Punta Cana (TPA - PUJ) $237+
• Flight Dallas - Punta Cana (DFW - PUJ) $247+
• Flight Chicago - Punta Cana (CHI - PUJ) $250+
• Flight New York - Punta Cana (NYC - PUJ) $255+
• Flight Boston - Punta Cana (BOS - PUJ) $262+
• Flight Charlotte - Punta Cana (CLT - PUJ) $263+

Europe Flights

• Flight Boston - Dublin (BOS - DUB) $249+
• Flight Miami - Madrid (MIA - MAD) $332+
• Flight Boston - Lisbon (BOS - LIS) $337+
• Flight San Francisco - Madrid (SFO - MAD) $387+
• Flight Los Angeles - Paris (LAX - PAR) $395+
• Flight Los Angeles - Madrid (LAX - MAD) $450+
• Flight New York - Athens (NYC - ATH) $454+
• Flight Boston - Athens (BOS - ATH) $461+
• Flight San Francisco - London (SFO - LON) $485+
• Flight Los Angeles - Lisbon (LAX - LIS) $490+

Florida Flights

• Flight Philadelphia - Florida (PHL - USFL) $47+
• Flight Atlanta - Florida (ATL - USFL) $51+
• Flight New York - Florida (NYC - USFL) $51+
• Flight Dallas - Florida (DFW - USFL) $53+
• Flight Hartford - Florida (BDL - USFL) $64+
• Flight Boston - Florida (BOS - USFL) $67+
• Flight Charlotte - Florida (CLT - USFL) $68+
• Flight Los Angeles - Florida (LAX - USFL) $72+
• Flight Baltimore - Florida (BWI - USFL) $73+
• Flight Minneapolis - Florida (MSP - USFL) $118+

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What is the cheapest day of the week to book a flight?

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Which month of the year are flight prices lowest?

It’s well established that flights in the low season are generally cheaper than ticket prices during the high season. That means that knowing which month to find the lowest priced plane tickets will depend heavily on seasonality and your destination. While avoiding peak travel times can help you keep costs down, our data shows that the month with the lowest priced plane tickets for domestic flights based on all searches made on KAYAK in the last 12 months was January, while the most expensive was October. If you’re booking an international flight, then January is the cheapest month to fly and December the most expensive.

When is the best time to buy plane tickets - Last minute or in advance?

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Megan started with SmarterTravel Media’s Airfarewatchdog way back in 2008, moved over to FamilyVacationCritic, and finally SmarterTravel in 2021. Originally from Massachusetts, she has lived in Nova Scotia, London, and New York City. She has spent nearly every summer (or at least part of it) on Prince Edward Island. She has started to go out of her comfort zone while traveling- most recently exploring caves and boogie boarding on a FlowRider.

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Sometimes you just need to getaway. If your wanderlust gets the best of you and the traveler inside is itching to hit the road, there are plenty of websites and apps out there to help—fast. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a full-blown vacation, these sites can help you find great last minute travel deals.

Best Websites for Last Minute Flights

Finding flights can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be! There are loads of ways to find cheap flights from your favorite airline, even if you are going away in the near future.

1. Google Flights

One fun way to find last minute flights is to plug your departure city and travel dates into Google Flights , leaving your destination blank. The resulting map shows you the lowest available prices to cities all over the world, letting you find deals in places you might not have ever thought to go.

Kayak’s Explore feature is a similar tool. You can enter exact travel dates or a certain month, then see which fares are available from your home gateway. 

3. Secret Flying

You can get alerts when fares go down when you sign up at Secret Flying , or, use their search tool to find great last minute deals on flights. Simply input your departure city, keep the arrival as “anywhere” and put the current month as the time you are looking to fly. Perfect for when you just want to get away, but you don’t care where to. Secret Flying also finds “mistake” fares, so be sure to sign up to get notifications so you can book them before they are gone! 

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Where to Find Last Minute Hotel Deals

You’d think that every hotel would have cheap rooms last minute, but that isn’t always the case. These sites will help you find a room that won’t break the bank with a spur of the moment trip! 

1. Hotel Tonight

A perennial favorite app among SmarterTravel editors, HotelTonight has been finding travelers’ deep hotel discounts since 2010. The app allows travelers to book same-day accommodations across the globe at discounts of up to 50 percent. If you don’t want to leave things until the literal last minute, though, the app also lets you book dates a little further out. The well-designed booking engine serves up clever recommendations and insider info—plus those remarkable markdowns. Keep an eye out for the Daily Drop, the biggest discount of the day (which you only have 15 minutes to book).

The site is known for discounted restaurant meals, fitness classes, and beauty services also has a last minute deals section that typically includes discounted hotel and resort stays. On the day I checked, options ranged from a $69 hotel near Niagara Falls to a four-star Times Square hotel for $77 a night.

3. Trip.com

Trip.com is your basic hotel booking site, and is great for finding a last minute deal. While they feature hotels all around the world, it’s particularly great for deals on hotels in Asia, so when you grab an amazing last minute flight to somewhere in Asia, head to trip.com to book your hotel! 

4. Last Minute Travel

As its name suggests, Last Minute Travel is dedicated solely to last minute travel deals. This wide-ranging site offers bargains on hotels, car rentals, cruises, transfers, and activities. Their hotel deals are amazing.  In a sample search, I found top-rated hotels in Paris from just $54 per night for a trip about two weeks out. The site has a Last Minute Travel Club for deeper discounts and rewards points to use toward free hotel stays. Membership is $50 per year.

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Amazing Last Minute Vacation Packages

Sometimes, booking a vacation package is the cheapest way to go for last minute travel. These sites are the best for one-stop shopping.

1. Airfarewatchdog

SmarterTravel’s sister site Airfarewatchdog has a nifty Weekender tool that lets you find a flight/hotel vacation package for upcoming weekends, just click the link and let the site do the rest of the work. 

2. CheapCaribbean.com

If you have a specific destination in mind, your best bet is often to focus on a website that deals with one region specifically. CheapCaribbean.com has last minute deals , many of them short-lived flash sales. Though you can’t hem and haw about whether or not to go, you’ll often have plenty of time to plan. For example, a four-night air/hotel package to the Dominican Republic might start at $509 per person for travel four to six months from now—but it must be booked in the next four days.

3. FunJet Vacations 

Book your flight and hotel together at FunJet Vacations . If you have a place in mind, enter the dates you want to go and the destination, and it will give you the best flight and hotel deals available. Their sales are great if you are open to where you want to go, and often have dates for travel within the month. 

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Affordable Last Minute All-Inclusive Deals

A vacation where everything is paid for in advance may seem a luxury to some people, but it is actually quite affordable. These sites will help you find the best all-inclusive deals, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the sun! 

1. Sandals Resorts

Sandals resorts has great deals for last minute travel. You often can get one night free, and when you start the booking process, have the option of booking your flight as well. You may even find availability for travel within the week. 

2. Club Med

When it comes to all-inclusive, Club Med usually comes to mind. Like Sandals, they often have fantastic last minute deals for when you are looking to book without much time to plan. Club Med has locations all over the world, including Mexico, Canada and all over the Caribbean – perfect for a cheap getaway.

3. Travelzoo

This venerable travel site offers last minute deals on just about everything, but their all-inclusive search is one of the best as far as the bigger sites go. When I searched, I found a package for an all-inclusive stay in Cabo, including airfare, for $739, for travel next week. 

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How to Find Great Deals on Last Minute Tours

If you prefer having an itinerary made for you, and, let’s face it, if you are taking a last minute trip, it might be nice to not have to plan the entire trip, there are some great sites to book a last minute tour on. 

1. TourRadar

Book a tour of your destination as well as accommodations through TourRadar . There are several ways to search, including destination, adventure styles (food & culinary, active adventure, health & wellness, etc.), and date. Search for tours for travel in the next two weeks, or multiple months in advance. 

2. G Adventures

From Iceland to Turkey, G Adventures has tours to inspire and excite. They have available dates for travel throughout the year, but most are available to book for tours within a week or two. They have themed tours like the Northern Lights in Iceland, and Hiking the Azores—whatever, wherever you want to go. I found a four-day hiking tour of the Inca Trail in Peru for $881 departing within the week.

3. Contiki 

Contiki has a wide variety of tours to choose from, and the site has a handy last minute trips option to find a tour when you need one. When I searched, there was an Egypt and the Nile tour for $1,772, starting in just four days from when I searched! Most tours include accommodation, meals, transportation, admission to sites, and tour guides. 

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Popular Getaway Deal Destinations

You may think it is hard to find deals to some of the top destinations, but as we have been mentioning, there are several options out there, no matter where you are going. Here are some sites that will help you plan your next getaway to some of the top spots.

Europe Deals

Lastminute.com .

Netherlands-based LastMinute.com also covers a range of last minute trip options, including flights, hotels, Eurostar train tickets, vacation packages, car rentals, theater tickets, and experiences. A Paris search turned up several highly-rated hotel options at $75-$85 per night at press time. This site also allows you to filter by hotels that offer free cancellation, a great perk if your travel plans change last minute. LastMinute.com also has “top-secret hotels” available for opaque booking, though in my Paris search they were actually a bit more expensive than the named hotels in my results.

Caribbean Vacations

While we love Sandals, we also love their sister company, Beaches . Beaches features two resorts in Jamaica and one in Turks and Caicos. Their last minute travel deals are similar to Sandals, where you can get one free night, and are able to book with just a couple of days in advance. 

Trips to New York

Chances are, if you are heading to NYC, you are going to want to see a Broadway show. Your best option for great last minute seats is TKTS . Download the app for your phone to see that days discounted tickets, and you can decide whether it is worth making the trek to the booth. Beats running out early in the morning to wait in line, and you are sure to get some deeply discounted tickets. 

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Best Last Minute Travel Apps for Your Phone

Most people tend to do everything on their phones, from booking restaurants, reading the news, and of course, booking travel. These apps are our favorites for booking last minute travel.

Elude is more than an app, it is an experience for the well-seasoned traveler. Not only does it let you search trips from your departure city to anywhere in the world, it gets to know you so you’ll find out about the best deals catered to your interests. Keep tabs on your trips, where you’ve been and what you’ve done. Their search feature allows you to put what your budget is, and what dates you want to travel, then showing you details for trips that fall under your criteria. When I searched, I found a trip to Prague leaving from New York City in two weeks for $1374 including airfare and hotel. 

With Snaptravel , you can search for hotels conveniently on your phone. Once you sign up, you will receive exclusive deals over your message service of choice (SMS, Facebook Messenger, iMessage etc..). You can also do a simple search with the days you want to go, and where you want to go. You can filter by price, hotel stars, amenities and more. The perfect app for booking that last minute hotel anywhere in the world. 

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These days, vacation rentals are all the rage, and finding a last minute travel deal for accommodations can be tricky if you don’t want to break the bank. That’s where apps like VRBO come in. You can search rooms, apartments and houses available to rent wherever you are going. Often, owners who have had a cancellation or just want the place booked will discount the price last minute as to not totally lose out on making any money. You might just find a unique stay, like a treehouse or secluded cabin. 

Travelocity

Everything is better with time, and Travelocity is not excluded. Founded in 1996, they have adapted to the ever-changing tech world, and their app shows they are good at what they do. Search for hotels, vacation packages, flights—you name it—and all of your bookings will stay on the app for easy access. Looking for the perfect trip to Las Vegas last minute? Travelocity has your back.  When I searched for a trip to Vegas in two weeks, I found hotel and airfare for under $1,000 for a five night stay. 

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30 essential travel apps every traveler needs before their next trip

When it comes to planning and taking a vacation, travelers rely on their phones now more than ever.

Travel apps are a source of inspiration and are extremely useful for booking and managing logistics — even making restaurant reservations or finding a great fitness class wherever in the world you're flying next.

From apps that help with everything from day-of hotel bookings and last-minute flight changes to those that serve as guidebooks and foreign-language dictionaries, travel is infinitely easier thanks to technology.

Apps can help you navigate a new city, make currency conversions, pack a perfect suitcase and even provide on-the-ground local expertise. Whatever you need when you hit the road, there's an app for that.

We've rounded up the most-loved apps here at TPG. Some may be obvious, and others more obscure, but either way, get ready to download.

Best apps for researching and booking trips

In addition to the apps for the airlines you fly most frequently and your favorite hotel brands, these apps can help you save money on flights and accommodations.

Hopper has changed in recent years from just offering a price prediction tool for flights to being a true online travel agency. The app helps travelers find the cheapest flights, hotels and rental cars.

Of course, Hopper also still offers its signature price prediction technology to help you plan out when to book, as well as travel protection options and a price freeze to help you lock in the lowest possible price on hotels and flights.

Kiwi is used mainly to book flights, but it also helps you book hotels (using its partnership with Booking.com) and car rentals (using its partnership with RentalCars.com).

Some of the app's most interesting features include the "Deals" section, which pulls in discounted flights, and the "Travel hacks" section, which includes options for hidden city ticketing, throwaway ticketing (making one-way flights more affordable) and free price alerts.

Hotel Tonight

A dream for last-minute travelers, Hotel Tonight ( now owned by Airbnb ) lets you book stays for the same evening up to a few months in advance in thousands of cities worldwide. Available hotel rooms are categorized into sections like basic, luxe, hip, charming and solid, so you can select what works for your vibe. Take advantage of the daily drop feature, where you swipe to find a personalized deal with a special price only valid for 15 minutes after unlocked.

At TPG, we love a good loyalty program, and HT Perks, the app's nine-level reward program, is extensive. Not unlike a video game, you "level up" by reaching specific spending thresholds on the app, and you'll gain access to perks like discounts, VIP customer support and credits. Also, your levels never expire, so you can only continue to move up.

To book home rentals instead of hotels, use the Airbnb app. After entering your destination and dates, you can filter results based on the home type, price, requisite amenities and more. If you find something you like, you can book directly through the app.

The app is ideal for managing your trips while on the road — you can access all your bookings under the "Trips" tab, where you can view your reservation (and the address or directions), contact the host or change your reservation. Once you have a booking, you can also explore and book local experiences in your destination, such as wine tastings, kayak tours, hikes, shows and concerts.

We can't talk about travel apps without mentioning the TPG App. Use it to track your credit card, airline and hotel points balances; earn points and miles efficiently through using the right credit card ; and research how many points or miles you'll need to book your dream getaway. You can even curate your own news feed so you see the news and advice that matters most to you first.

The TPG App is available for download on iOS . Android users can join the waitlist here .

Related: The TPG App has arrived — here's why you should download it now

Best apps for organizing a trip

From keeping all your documents in order to perfectly packing your suitcase without forgetting a thing, these are the best apps for organizing travel plans.

TripIt declutters your itineraries and documents by keeping them organized in one place. You can set your reservations to automatically send to TripIt, which lets you view travel confirmations, flight itineraries, tickets, hotel and Airbnb booking information, rental car reservations, ferry tickets and driving directions without ever leaving the app.

TripIt also makes it simple to share your trip plans with whoever picks you up from the airport or train station or anyone else who may need to coordinate with you. TripIt Pro subscriptions cost $49 per year and include extras like real-time flight alerts, security wait times, baggage claim information and updates on your loyalty reward programs.

Roadtrippers

Perfect for organizing that epic road trip you've always wanted to take, Roadtrippers plans out your driving route and lets you book hotels and activities along the way. The app is especially useful for finding interesting and off-the-beaten-path roadside attractions, cool restaurants and can't-miss landmarks you can bookmark.

A Roadtrippers Premium membership includes offline maps, live traffic information, overnight RV parking and more for $59.99 per year. For those looking to only venture on a few road trips per year, the app also offers a Pro ($49.99 per year) and Basic ($35.99 per year) membership.

PackPoint takes all the stress out of packing . The app shows you what to bring based on the length of your trip, the weather in your destination and any activities you're planning along the way. If you have access to laundry facilities at your destination, PackPoint even allows you to account for washing your clothes and wearing them multiple times.

Just download and install the app, type in the city you're visiting and plug in your travel details. So, stop waiting until the day before your trip — or the hours before you have to leave for the airport — and start packing now.

Best apps for navigating the airport and flights

Track flights, navigate airports and find airport lounges with these apps.

LoungeBuddy

LoungeBuddy offers access to premium airport lounges around the world, regardless of the airline or class you're flying. When you create a trip in the app and type in the credit cards you currently hold, it will tell you which lounges you have access to based on the airports you'll be transiting through and how to purchase access if you don't already have it.

You can purchase access on the day you're traveling or up to two months in advance if you're the plan-ahead type. If you prefer to search by lounge or lounge program, the app will tell you exactly what is needed to use them.

Priority Pass

Priority Pass offers access to more than 1,300 lounges worldwide and provides meal vouchers at select airport restaurants across the world for an annual fee starting at $99.

Several cards, including The Platinum Card® from American Express , the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve , offer Priority Pass memberships for all cardholders (enrollment required). Otherwise, you'll have to pay an annual fee to be a member and, depending on your membership tier, a fee to enter each lounge on top of the annual fee.

To use the Priority Pass app, enter the name or code of the airport you're in, and Priority Pass will pull up the lounges or restaurants that you have access to, including photos, hours, amenities and specific location information. For more information on the Priority Pass Program and how to gain lounge access, click here . Enrollment is required for select benefits.

Related: The best credit cards for Priority Pass lounge access

FlightAware

The FlightAware app allows you to track flights online, see a live map of a flight and check on delays, cancellations and gate changes. This app is especially helpful if you have a tight connection or want to track your flight.

It's also useful when picking up friends and family at the airport, as you can track their flight and see updated landing times or delays. AvGeeks will enjoy digging into flight statistics, flight maps and community aviation discussions on the app.

Best apps to use during your flight

Timeshifter.

What better way to cure jet lag than with an app? Timeshifter actually helps you avoid jet lag long before your flight takes off and also offers inflight and post-flight suggestions. The app relies on neuroscience research about sleep and circadian rhythms to provide personalized recommendations, taking into consideration your age, gender and normal sleep patterns — as well as specifics about your trip and travel plans. Timeshifter maps out when you should avoid or seek light, take a nap or try to stay awake. It even tells you if you should consider supplementing with melatonin or caffeine.

Your first jet lag plan is free, then $9.99 per plan, or you can enjoy unlimited plans for a year for $24.99.

Flying can cause anxiety — or provide a welcome relief from constant contact with our digital devices. Either way, use travel as an opportunity to relax, meditate or listen to soothing sounds that will lull you to sleep or a deep, relaxed state. Or, perhaps, you'll simply find it helps pass the time during a long flight.

Calm offers meditations on topics such as self-awareness, calming anxiety, breathing, lowering stress levels and happiness, among others. The app also has music options for focusing, relaxing and sleeping, as well as stories for adults and content for kids.

A limited selection of meditations and music is available for free (which you can download to use when you're offline or in flight). The premium version of the app costs $14.99 per month or $69.99 annually.

OK, so Netflix isn't really a travel app, but it can be a lifesaver during a long flight on an aircraft without seatback inflight entertainment or at the airport during an unexpected flight delay or boring layover. If you have a Netflix account, the app allows you to download your favorite shows onto your device to watch offline.

Just make sure to download your shows while connected to Wi-Fi before flying and check them again preflight to make sure they haven't expired (you can usually renew any expired downloads, but you must be connected to Wi-Fi or data to do so). Monthly prices vary depending on the plan.

Another app that's not really a travel app, Spotify can still be incredibly useful during tedious travel moments — just pop in those noise-canceling headphones and listen to your favorite music, meditations, podcasts and more.

The app's Premium plans (prices vary) allow you to download all your content offline on your phone, so you'll have it during long flights or when you don't have data or Wi-Fi access. Whether you want to take a morning jog in Bali to your favorite tunes or pass the time with a podcast on the metro in Barcelona, Spotify has it all.

Best apps to use in your destination

From exchanging money and sightseeing to communicating and knowing all the local tips and tricks, you don't want to land in a foreign city for the first time without these key apps.

XE Currency Converter

The XE Currency Converter app quickly provides live, up-to-the-minute currency rates, then allows you to store and view them even when you're offline. You'll never need to wonder if you're really getting a good deal in another country if you have this app.

Google Translate

Google Translate is a translation app that allows you to do it all — translate into more than 100 languages by typing, access 59 languages offline, translate via photo, translate bilingual conversations and even use the handwriting tool to translate.

The app is simple to use, too, with icons at the top you can click on to draw, take a photo, speak or type.

Not quite sure how much to tip when traveling internationally? GlobeTips will advise you on how to tip appropriately in more than 200 countries. It also offers a tip calculator for easy math. Globe also has apps for currency conversion, unit conversion and more that may be useful for travelers.

Related: The ultimate guide to tipping while traveling

For travelers globe-trotting with friends and family members or simply splitting the cost between groups, Tricount calculates shared costs and splits bills so you don't have to think twice about who owes what. Just enter your trip and currency and invite your travel mates to join your trip.

Each time someone pays for something, you enter the amount in Tricount, and the app splits everything up. You can also snap and store photos of receipts in the app. At the end of your trip, it will show the balances of who owes who what, making it easy to settle up.

Metric Conversions

Never be baffled by Celsius temperatures or suitcase weight in kilograms again with the Metric Conversions app . Whether you're measuring flour to cook at your Airbnb, figuring out distances for your Europe road trip or deciding whether to take a sweatshirt with you during your walking tour of the Great Wall of China, this app has you covered with easy conversions in volume, weight, temperature, area and more.

Google Maps

Google Maps is essential when visiting a new city (or even for getting around your hometown). You can map locations, get directions (walking, driving, public transportation, ride-hailing services and beyond) and see how crowded your subway will be in select cities .

You can make restaurant reservations, save your favorite spots and read and write reviews of attractions, eateries, shops and more. Make sure to download specific city or area maps ahead of time for offline access if you know you'll be without internet at your destination. For obvious reasons, the app works best when your GPS is turned on.

WhatsApp is a handy messaging service for travelers abroad as it uses an internet connection to avoid SMS fees.

It works like most other messaging apps: You start by creating an account, then add your friends and family members to contact and voila! You're able to call, video chat and send messages, images, voice memos, gifs and files just as you would in, say, iMessage (but with Android users too). You can also download WhatsApp on your Windows or Mac computer.

Best apps for planning activities

Traveling is about more than just getting from point A to point B. If you're looking for activities to add to your itinerary, check out these apps.

Meetup is an app designed for interacting with locals and other travelers who have mutual interests or shared hobbies. Whether you're traveling or at home, take what you love and do more of it with Meetup.

The app shows you groups that are formed around particular interests in your city, including yoga, photography, cooking, wine tasting, hiking, cinema and other activities. You can join groups to get updates on particular events you may want to participate in. The app can even help with networking, as there are many groups dedicated to business and technology. You might even be able to join a coworking group. Travelers with kids can participate in family-friendly meetups, and it's a great way for solo travelers to make friends and connect with others.

TheFork is one of the most useful resources for making restaurant reservations in Europe. Similar to OpenTable or Resy, the app lets you browse different restaurants by category and make reservations. TheFork features more than 60,000 restaurants in cities like London, Madrid and Geneva, as well as spots outside of Europe like Sydney, Australia.

The biggest perk is that many restaurant reservations come with discounts — in some cases, you can get up to 50% off your meal just by reserving a table through TheFork. Since we here at TPG are always down for earning rewards, make sure to monitor your YUMS — TheFork's reward system. You'll earn YUMS with each reservation, and when you hit 1,000, you receive a discount on your bill. Foodie travelers should also consider downloading these apps , too.

Happy Cow helps vegan and vegetarian eaters locate more than 180,000 restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, farmers markets and grocery stores in over 180 countries around the world. The app allows you to filter by not only vegan and vegetarian but also gluten-free and cuisine types. You can also read reviews and get recipes on the app as well.

The app does cost $3.99, but it's a one-time expense.

TripAdvisor

Besides reading reviews of restaurants, hotels and attractions, you can book almost anything on TripAdvisor, from vacation rentals and restaurant reservations to tours and tickets.

The app has grown to include almost all things travel, allowing you to search by destination or interest (like the outdoors, food and drink, family or by the water, for example), which can give you inspiration for a trip or help you get your activities, meals and accommodations organized before traveling or on the fly.

With over 400,000 curated trails, AllTrails can help you find the hike or walk perfect for you and your group. It's not just mountain trails — AllTrails offers city walks, too, like easy meanders through the Marais district in Paris or peaceful strolls through Bangkok's Lumpini Park in Thailand.

See photos, updated weather predictions and key information about each route and connect with other travelers through reviews and forums. Access to AllTrails+ is $35.99 per year, which offers perks like offline maps and wrong turn alerts.

Best apps for staying safe

Use these apps to stay safe when traveling.

Smart Traveler

Smart Traveler is a free service that offers tips and information specifically for U.S. travelers. You can see what visas and vaccines you'll need before traveling and where to find help if you need it during your trip.

Register your trip on the app, which gives your information to local embassies and consulates in your destination. If there's any kind of disaster or tragedy, the local embassy can contact you to see if you need help.

TripWhistle

Another app dedicated to keeping you safe, TripWhistle maps your location and allows you to easily text or send your GPS coordinates or location. It also provides emergency numbers for firefighters, medical personnel and police in nearly 200 countries. After all, 911 is only for U.S.-based emergencies: Each country has its own specific emergency number.

Yes, Uber (or any local ride-hailing service app) is convenient, but it may also keep you safe. Using this app when traveling means you'll never get stuck wandering around in an unfamiliar area late at night or have to deal with unscrupulous taxi drivers trying to scam you. Uber also has in-app safety features such as an emergency assistance button which will allow you to call local emergency services right in the app.

9 Best Apps for Finding Cheap Flights

The best flight apps help you score a deal with a few swipes on your smartphone.

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With the help of technology, you may be able to save by booking at the right time, snagging a mistake fare or flying into a different airport.

Key Takeaways

• Airfare can be one of the most expensive parts of traveling.
• Apps make it easy to track trends in fare prices, look for deals and book flights.
• Some apps are completely free to use while others may charge a fee.
• While some apps charge a fee, there may be a free version available with limited features.

There’s good news for travelers: airfares dropped 5.9% during the past year as of May 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means taking that dream vacation may be more attainable now than in the past.

You may be able to save even more by booking at the right time, snagging a mistake fare or flying into a different airport. To find the best deals, you can use an app designed to help people find cheap flights.

The best flight apps offer features that will alert you to price drops, let you search for cheaper travel times or help you find special pricing not found elsewhere.

Try one of these nine discount airfare apps and services that frequent flyers say work for them:

A good flight alert program can simplify the process of finding a deal. These services send emails or notifications whenever there is discounted airfare available to selected destinations, and Going is a favorite source for flight alerts. The company notes that most deals are 40% to 90% off normal prices and says most members save an average of $550 on economy flights.

“(It) is one of the best apps to use when searching for cheap flights,” says Alex Miller, CEO of UpgradedPoints.com. “It can narrow down what city you're located in and then alert you when a qualifying airfare, based on criteria that you set, is found.”

Users can choose from three tiers of service:

Free limited accounts receive alerts about deals on continental U.S. flights.

Premium plans cost $49 a year and include international and domestic economy flights as well as mistake fares and points and miles deals.

Frequent globetrotters may want to spring for the elite plan that provides alerts for economy, business and first-class flights as well as mistake fares from all U.S. airports. It costs $199 per year.

2. Skyscanner

Skyscanner has a free flight app that is compatible with both Apple and Android devices and provides pricing alerts when a good deal becomes available. The app is easy to use and allows you to set alerts for specific dates or routes.

Travelers can also use Skyscanner's calendar and charts to compare hundreds of flights for both international and domestic destinations. The app highlights flights that emit less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, lets users mix and match flights from different carriers and offers a search option that allows travelers to find the best prices for flights originating from their chosen airports.

When you find a flight you like, Skyscanner will direct you to a third-party booking app to make the purchase. In addition to flights, users can search for hotels and car rentals using Skyscanner.

3. Dollar Flight Club

Dollar Flight Club is similar to Going, but it structures its plans differently.

Free accounts get alerted to deals from one departure airport while premium members can choose four departure airports for deal alerts on domestic and international economy flights. Premium membership costs $69 a year. There is also a Premium Plus+ membership that runs $169 per year and includes premium economy and business class deals as well.

The service says booking a single flight using Dollar Flight Club can provide a return of 10 times your investment and that the average savings on a Premium Plus+ flight deal is more than $700.

4. Google Flights

While not currently available as an app, Google Flights offers a simple online interface that allows you to search for flights to specific airports and then see a calendar view that shows when flights will be cheapest. It also has a price graph that allows you to see pricing trends over time.

“You can plug in your start city and then let Google Flights make suggestions on where to fly from there based upon the cost of airfare,” Miller says. That’s a useful tool for travelers with flexibility.

Once you find the right airfare, you'll need to find and book it directly with the carrier or through a third-party booking service.

The Hopper app comes with a variety of tools that can help you find and lock in the best price. It is free to download and use although some features, such as price freezes and the ability to cancel for any reason, come with a fee. However, its core service is to predict future travel prices, something Hopper says it can do with 95% accuracy.

That’s one reason it’s among the best flight apps, according to Kevin Raposo, founder of KnowTechie. He used it to book a vacation to Saint Lucia and says it couldn’t have been easier. “You can do it all at the push of a button,” he says.

For those just browsing on the app – which is available for Apple and Android devices – Hopper will color code flights using green, yellow and red to indicate which flights are most and least expensive.

Compatible with Android and Apple devices, Kiwi promises its app will provide travelers with exclusive offers and prices. It searches for the best rates from all available airlines to piece together the lowest-priced itinerary.

The free app also offers the opportunity to search for all deals from a specific airport, which can be handy for those who are ready to take a vacation but don't have a particular destination in mind. Within the app, users can get price alerts, access mobile boarding passes and view airport maps.

Kiwi also offers travel hacks that can save money, such as bookings with “hidden cities” and a Nomad tool for those who want to visit multiple cities. What's more, the app offers other travel services such as destination guides and the location of Wi-Fi hotspots.

7. ExpertFlyer

The ExpertFlyer website won’t win any design awards. It looks like something from the early days of the internet and even references now-obsolete Blackberry devices. But frequent flyers say that shouldn’t deter you.

“ExpertFlyer is another great tool, though admittedly it's for the more advanced flyer,” Miller says. “Rather than perform ordinary searches to uncover good airfare deals, you can set alerts and search by specific inventory on flights.”

That means that this service is intended for those who know where, when and with which airline they want to fly. If you have a specific route that you travel frequently, ExpertFlyer can help you find discounted fares.

A free version provides seat alerts while a paid pro subscription, which starts at $4.99 per month, comes with additional features such as the ability to search for awards and upgrades.

Airfare apps aren’t only for those booking vacations. Business travelers and their employers are often searching for a good deal as well. That’s the niche Onriva fills.

“We’ve built a platform to bring everything in one place (so) you don’t have to hop from site to site,” says Onriva founder and CEO Vajid Jafri. “This has never existed before.”

While other apps may make it possible to book from multiple companies, they typically serve as a digital travel agency. With Onriva, all bookings are made directly with an airline or other vendor through the app’s platform, which it says can provide savings of 20%. For added convenience, Onriva also provides customer service.

The app brings together travel options from more than three million suppliers and then uses artificial intelligence to learn user preferences and make recommendations.

Anyone with a business email address can sign up for an Onriva account, but you’ll have to request a demo to get pricing information.

9. Your Favorite Airline’s App

In your search for cheap flights, don’t overlook your favorite airline’s app. Booking direct can sometimes be the best option, according to Sandra McLemore, a travel industry expert and TV host.

“While these (third-party) apps may feel convenient and more user-friendly than other online booking options, buyer beware,” McLemore says. If you buy your tickets through that third-party app, you may find it difficult to receive customer service should any issues arise.

“An airline will send you right back to the app or online booking engine to receive service,” McLemore points out.

Also, by focusing your spending with a specific airline you may find it easier to accumulate frequent flyer miles, which you can redeem for free flights and therefore save more money in the long run.

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• Websites like Going and Airfarewatchdog offer real-time alerts for discounted flights, helping travelers save money on airfare.
• Subscribing to multiple alert services increases the chances of finding the best deals, especially for flexible travelers who can act quickly on short-term offers.

Knowing the right time to purchase a flight can cause some travel anxiety. Of course, you want to buy at just the right time so you can get the best deal — but how in the world are you supposed to know when that is?

Luckily there are lots of websites that can help you out. These websites and mobile apps can keep track of your flights and alert you when the price changes so that you have a better chance at making your purchase at just the right time. Some even offer predictions to help you narrow down the perfect time even more.

Here are our recommended websites and apps that offer flight deal alerts — they’re all easy to set up and they’re (mostly) free .

Kayak has been around for a while and it’s a great tool to use to search for flights, hotels, rental cars, and more . It’s also handy when it comes to setting up flight deal alerts.

To set up a flight alert, you will need to first create an account, then you can turn on flight tracking for any flight search in the upper left-hand corner of your search results window. You may also see a pop-up in the lower right-hand corner allowing you to set up a price alert for the flight you’re searching for.

You can manage all of your flight deal alerts on Kayak by going to the Notifications section of your account.

One of the cool things about Skyscanner alerts is that you can set them up going to and from multiple airports. This can be helpful if you are in a place like New York City where you have easy access to more than 1 airport. Just be sure to select Add Nearby Airports right under your departure and arrival cities.

• To set up a price alert, go to Skyscanner and sign in or create an account if you haven’t already. Then input your departure city and destination, and click on Search Flights . If you want to set up an alert that covers multiple airports, click the box below each city that says Add Nearby Airports .

• Next, click on Get Price Alerts in the upper left-hand corner. That’s it — your flight alert is set!

• To edit or delete any alerts you have created, simply click on My Account in the upper right-hand corner. Then click on Price Alerts to edit.

The first thing you’ll notice is that you have to sign up with Facebook or an email address before you can access Airfarewatchdog .

Once you’re in, you’ll see that this site looks like a lot of other sites — you can search for deals on flights, hotels, and more.

When you’re logged in, setting up an alert can be done in 2 ways. First, you can search for a flight and then check the box to add that flight to your alerts.

Another option is to click on My Alerts > See My Alerts in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. From there you can set up alerts about flights from your home airport, alerts about specific routes, and even hotel alerts. This is also where you can manage all of your active flight deal alerts.

That’s it! Now, your alert will be saved in your account and you’ll receive an email when there are good deals available. You can also easily unsubscribe from your alerts or put them on hold.

Airfarewatchdog is not a booking site, so when you see a flight you want to book, you’ll be directed to an online travel agency (like Priceline or Expedia ) to finalize your booking.

Hot Tip: Traveling soon? Check out these websites and apps for finding last-minute travel deals .

Google Flights is a popular way to search for the best flight deals. The site is easy to use and offers lots of features that make searching for a flight a breeze.

It’s easy to set up flight deal alerts on Google Flights — all you need to do is enter your search criteria and click on the toggle button that says Track prices above your search results list to get price alerts and travel tips by email. You’ll be able to get alerts for your specific travel dates or for any dates.

If you’re logged into Google, your alerts will automatically go to your Gmail address, otherwise, you will need to enter an email address.

To check on all of your tracked flights, click on the 3-line icon in the upper left-hand corner. Then click on Tracked flight prices . Here you’ll be able to see a graph of the flight prices since the day you set your alert.

Hopper is a mobile app that gives predictions to help you find the best time to book your flight. It’s so confident in its app, it claims 95% accuracy up to 1 year in advance!

You can view flights on the Hopper app without signing in, but you must create an account to set up an alert.

To set up an alert you first need to search for the flight you are interested in. Then, you’ll be able to watch when prices drop and you’ll get an alert if Hopper predicts that they are going to rise.

To set up a price alert, open the Hopper app and select Flights. Then input your destination and dates of travel. Then you’ll see Hopper’s prediction along with a button that will turn on flight notifications. You have to enable push notifications on your phone to receive alerts .

Going uniquely monitors the best flight deals from your home airport. So instead of choosing a specific flight to follow, you’ll select your home airport. The site will also recommend nearby and hub airports to follow for even more deals.

There are both free and paid memberships. While the free version will send you deals, it doesn’t include serious savings like mistake fares and cheap business class flights. Paid memberships cost either $49 or $199 per year.

Once you have signed up, you’ll see deals from the airports you selected. Click on any deal for more information including how long Going thinks the deal will last.

Hot Tip: Keep in mind that some airlines (mostly “low-cost carriers”) don’t show up on these online travel agencies, metasearch engines, or flight deal sites. If you often fly these airlines (think Southwest or Allegiant ), you’ll want to keep an eye on those flights on their respective websites.

FareCompare is another site that will send you flight deal alerts. Unfortunately, you’ll also get emails with travel tips. If you prefer to keep your inbox clean, this might be a deal-breaker.

To set up a flight deal alert on FareCompare, just enter your travel details, and be sure to click the box right underneath that says Alert me when prices change . When you click Find Flights you’ll be prompted to enter your email address if you aren’t already signed in.

FareCompare is a flight search engine, so if you find a flight you like you’ll be transferred to an online travel agency to complete your booking.

No one ever really knows the exact right time to purchase a plane ticket to save the most money. Unfortunately, there’s not a tried and true formula for the best time to buy a flight, but there are lots of sites out there that can help narrow down the window. When you keep track of the flights you are after, you’ll be able to keep tabs on price trends which will help you decide a good time to buy.

You can set up a flight deal alert so you’ll be notified right away if there is a change in price, and some sites even alert you when they are predicting prices will rise or fall.

While setting up a flight deal alert isn’t a guarantee you’ll save money, it sure does help to make an educated guess on when to book your next flight.

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22 Best Travel Apps Every Traveler Should Know About

From tracking flight delays, finding last-minute accommodations, and even locating the nearest public restroom, these are the most helpful travel apps to download before you travel.

Using the right travel apps can help you save both time and money , while making the journey much less stressful . Many of these apps also provide local recommendations and hidden gems tourists don't often get to see — and some are completely free.

Whether you're looking for an app that will give you discounts for popular local events, offer a last-minute booking at a fraction of the price, or help you breeze through the airport , these are the 22 best travel apps to download before your next trip.

Citymapper helps travelers find the speediest route to their destination, providing step-by-step instructions on where to find the nearest bus and train stations. You'll be able to see when the next arrivals are, and real-time routing means you'll get updates every minute. The app also has a chat feature that allows you to update friends and family on your E.T.A. wherever you are.

Available on iOS and Android .

PackPoint takes the hassle out of packing by creating a customized list of what you'll need for your getaway. Enter your destination, travel dates, length of stay, and activities that might require special gear, like hiking or swimming, and the app will create a custom packing list you can save for future use. Besides checking weather conditions for you, the app also allows users to share their packing lists with fellow travelers.

The beauty of Rebtel is you don't need an internet connection to call friends and family back home. The app connects to local phone lines to provide you with cheap calls in 51 countries around the world without having to deal with the hassle of getting a local SIM card or racking up your phone bill.

If you're looking to get outdoors, this app will provide you with the area's best hiking, biking, and running trails. In addition to details on length, starting location, and trail quality, AllTrails includes reviews and photos from a community of hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. You'll find useful information like what to pack, obstacles you'll find along the route, and the best scenic spots to check out.

If you find yourself in the middle of a long layover, Dayuse can get you into a hotel room for a few hours for up to 75 percent less than what the typical overnight rate would be. The app features 5,000 hotels in 23 countries, and allows you to make free cancellations at the last minute, in case you manage to catch an earlier flight.

Selections include everything from business hotels to wellness accommodations, with payments made directly when you arrive. You also get full use of the hotel's amenities for the duration of your stay.

The prices of flights can fluctuate, making it tricky to decide if you should book right away or hold off. That's where Hopper comes in, predicting the best time to find the cheapest fares, saving up to 40 percent. The app also has a price-monitoring feature so that you can select a particular flight and receive alerts if the price drops. Through Hopper, users can also compare the prices and amenities of more than 250 airlines and get alerts about airfare flash sales.

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This camping app helps you locate prime RV parks, campgrounds, rest areas, and gas stations across North America. With more than 40,000 facilities, the app sorts locations based on ratings and includes both privately-owned RV parks and public parks to choose from.

Nike Training Club

Hitting the gym while you're traveling can be tough, but with Nike Training Club, you'll feel like you have a personal trainer right in your pocket. That's because you can access hundreds of free workouts from Nike Master Trainers and celebrities like Kevin Hart, Serena Williams, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Audio and video clips help you make sure you're on top of your technique, while personalized training plans will keep you on track.

If you don't have much time to spare at the airport, Grab allows you to check out what food selections are near your gate, and gives you the option to pre-order your meal so you can pick it up on the way. The app currently operates at over 60 airports worldwide, giving you plenty of bites to choose from on your next trip.

GasBuddy is the app you'll want if you're taking a road trip. GasBuddy tracks down where to find the cheapest gas prices, allowing you to filter by price, location, brand, and amenities. It also provides you with deals at nearby convenience stores and price hike alerts so you can nail down the best prices every time.

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Want to know what local events are taking place at your destination? Headout will show you the top attractions, shows, tours, and experiences in popular cities like New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orlando, Hawaii, Dubai, and more.

Activities range from catching a Broadway show, yoga in the hills, or taking a helicopter tour, with exclusive last-minute offers that can be up to 80 percent off.

If you need to access the internet during your travels, chances are you'll have to connect to public Wi-Fi, which can be sketchy. TunnelBear allows you to connect privately and securely by providing you a VPN (virtual private network) that will encrypt your browsing data to keep your information hidden from hackers and advertisers. The app comes with 500MB of free browsing data each month, or you can opt for unlimited data at a low monthly rate.

Hostelworld

Hostelworld is where you'll find more than 17,000 hostels, hotels, B&B's, and communal spaces in 178 countries. The app is great for solo travelers looking to meet fellow vacationers during their trip, including a Noticeboard that highlights events and meetups, and a translator that will help you communicate in up to 43 languages.

WeatherBug provides forecasts for millions of locations around the world, with current, hourly, and even 10-day options. The app also has specific weather maps to track everything from lightning and wind to pressure and humidity, and makes staying on top of changes to the weather easy with instant alerts.

Eatwith allows you to dine with locals, in their homes, all over the world. Menus are posted for you to see, while hosts will typically list what they cook, the languages they speak, and any alcohol pairings they'll be serving. Not only does the app give you a chance to meet locals and get superb dining recommendations, but it also allows you to enjoy a high-quality meal for less than what you'd typically pay at a restaurant.

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Trying to locate a public restroom can be tricky, especially in a new destination. That's where Flush comes in. The app has a database of more than 200,000 toilets, and quickly provides travelers with nearby bathrooms. You can search without an internet connection, and the app will also notify you if a restroom requires a fee.

While banks may charge you a fee for transferring money abroad, Wise allows you to make a transfer based on real-time currency exchanges, so you can send money at rates the company says are up to eight times cheaper than what you'd find at traditional banks.

TripIt makes it easy to put together a cohesive travel itinerary. Simply forward your confirmation emails, like your hotel and flight reservations, or your rental car reservation, and TripIt will build a full itinerary to help you stay organized with all of your plans.

With real-time alerts, you'll know if your flight is delayed or canceled, while the flight finder can help you book a new option should a cancellation occur.

Another good app for the road, Waze gives you community-based data about traffic jams, and information to locate points of interest like the cheapest gas stations and the fastest routes to your destination. Live maps include voice-guided navigation to easily guide you.

Xe provides live exchange rates and charts to keep you on top of money matters during your travels, easily allowing you to choose between different currencies you'd like to convert. It also has a rate alert so that you can monitor your favorite currencies — and it can be used offline.

Timeshifter

If you're sick of the jet lag battle that inevitably comes with travel, check out Timeshifter , an app that helps you to avoid jet lag long before your flight departs. Thanks to neuroscience research on circadian rhythms and sleep, the app provides personalized recommendations that take into account your age, gender, typical sleep patterns, and specifics about your trip. The app will tell you when you should avoid or seek daylight, and when you should stay awake or take a nap. The result? A gentle jet lag experience, which translates to more time exploring your destination.

FlightAware

If you have a tight connection or are picking up friends or family from the airport, look to FlightAware for help. The app tracks flights in real time, so you can see exactly where the aircraft is at any given moment. In addition to providing arrivals and delays, you can also see if weather will have any affect on certain locations.

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You’ve spent all week looking at #vanlife pictures at work and now you simply have to get out of town. The beach would be great, but you’ll take the mountains. Or the city. Really, anywhere but here. It’s time to let that tiny computer in your pocket do the work for you. In recent years, last-minute travel apps have become a thing, with developers aggregating data to offer flash deals on everything from flights to theater tickets. We found seven apps that will help you satisfy your spontaneous wanderlust. Get your “go” bag ready. You’re going places. Tonight. 

Best If: You have a specific destination in mind, but are flexible on dates. 

This app crunches data to figure out when you should book a flight to score the cheapest ticket. Fill in the destination and Hopper presents you with a calendar that breaks down the various price options over the next six months. I searched for JFK and found a handful of $400 round-trip flights for the following week. The app will tell you if the price is expected to rise or drop so you know if you should buy now or hold out. If you’re flying to a city with multiple airports, Hopper will even tell you if there’s a cheaper ticket at a different airport. 

Free; available for iPhone and Android.

Best If: You just need to get out of town, quick. 

Fareness works similar to Hopper. Type in your home airport and where you want to go, and then the site presents you with round-trip prices for the next two months. But it works best if you’re open-minded about your destination. Let’s say you have a three-day weekend coming up. You’ll set the dates and Fareness will show you a range of options. I used my home airport as a base, and discovered I could fly to Las Vegas, San Diego, New York, DC, all for less than $500 from a midsize airport on the East Coast. 

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Best If: You just got paid and you just broke up with your girlfriend. 

Developed by the same folks that brought you Hopper, GTFO is truly for the spontaneous. Enter your home airport and GTFO gives you the prices for a range of flights leaving from your airport tonight through tomorrow morning. We found round-trip, non-stop tickets to Miami for $176 (taxes included) that left in six hours.  

Free; available for iPhone and Android. 

Hotel Tonight 

Best If: You’re on a road trip but forgot to plan ahead, or are looking for a spontaneous weekend getaway. 

This is the app that started the same day travel revolution. With Hotel Tonight , you can book last-minute, same day hotel rooms all over the world at up to 70 percent off the typical cost of the room. We found deep discounts on a variety of hotels in a number of cities. And you can go down to the wire: you can book your room as late as 2 a.m. on the night of your arrival. 

Best If: You’re exploring your own hometown or looking for suggestions in a new destination. 

This is a map-based app that shows you the travel deals that are close to you, from hotels to discounted dinner. I found a room at a new hotel I’ve been wanting to check out for $100 off the regular price in my hometown, then scrolled through the map to Atlanta and found discount symphony tickets, 50 percent off museum tickets, and $100 off a boutique hotel. You can search the week’s top deals to find deep discounts on package vacations. It even has deals right now on guided trips in our national parks. 

Free; Available for Apple and Android. 

Secret Escapes

Best If: You’re just looking to get away to some place sunny. 

Use this site  to search discounted rooms at boutique hotels around the world. Most of the deals we found were 30 percent off the regular room rate, with options everywhere from Telluride to Tortuga Bay. You can browse the flash sales, or enter specific dates or a destination to see what’s available. It feels a little bit like Groupon, with a bunch of resort options that can feel overwhelming if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. But if you’re not super spontaneous, you’ll appreciate the “Upcoming Sales” feature, which lets you know about deals that will be available in the near future. 

Free; requires registration; web only. 

Best If: You want to plan a complete vacation at the last minute on one app. 

Hipmunk combines a lot of your travel needs into one seamless package. Enter your home airport and you’ll get a list of flight deals to suggested cities. You can also enter your favorite cities and Hipmunk will alert you when a deal pops up. Hipmunk even lets you compare flights on other sites like Orbitz and Travelocity so you know you’re getting the best deal. It offers the same service with hotels, so you can search for hotel room deals and compare them with AirBnB deals for the same night.

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As of Thursday night, no nonstop flights in and out of Eppley Airfield had been directly impacted by Hurricane Helene, but some travelers said they had to make last-minute adjustments to avoid being caught in storm.

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As of Thursday night, no nonstop flights in and out of Eppley Airfield had been directly impacted by Hurricane Helene, but some travelers said they had to make last-minute adjustments to avoid being caught in the storm.

One couple told KETV they just moved to Florida two weeks ago from the Omaha area, but they had plans to return to the metro this weekend for a family member's birthday.

"With the hurricane, we were supposed to fly out, and with that, we wanted to move our airline fare so that we could fly out earlier," said Renee Woehrer, whose travel impacted. "We could not get a flight out of Orlando, and so we decided to drive."

Woehrer said it took them nearly three hours to reach the interstate on the north side of Orlando due to rush hour traffic and people evacuating Florida. From there, she said they drove for 10 hours into Georgia.

"We got in about three in the morning," Woehrer said. "Then we woke up early. We were on the road by about 7. We drove over to the Birmingham airport, and so then we flew out of Birmingham."

The couple said they had to avoid any flights that routed through Atlanta because flights kept getting cancelled, so they finally found a flight that left Birmingham, flew to Texas and finally to Omaha.

"Really tired," Woehrer said. "And I wouldn't miss my mom's 80th birthday for the world. And she's so happy. We've been texting her along the way, calling her, and she's so excited."

The couple said they did their best to protect and prepare their house before they left and are just hoping for the best possible outcome when they return.

"I'm really glad that, you know, we decided to drive just to make sure that we could make it out of Florida," Woehrer said. "We're just really praying. We've been watching the storm development today. We're just really praying for all that are indirectly in the way."

Eppley officials said they encourage anyone traveling during this time to continue to check in with their airline for their flight status, as flights could be affected in connecting cities due to the hurricane.

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