How to Find the Best Flight and Hotel Deals
Every traveler wants the same thing: the best experience for the least money. Here’s how the savviest travelers find deals that others miss.
Flight Deal Strategies
1. Be Flexible with Dates
Flying on Tuesday or Wednesday is typically 20-30% cheaper than weekend flights. Use fare calendars to find the cheapest days in your travel window.
2. Book at the Right Time
- Domestic flights: 3-6 weeks before departure
- International flights: 2-3 months before departure
- Peak season: Book 4-6 months ahead
3. Use Fare Alerts
Set up price alerts for your route. Flight prices fluctuate by 10-40% over a single week. An alert catches the dips you’d otherwise miss.
4. Consider Alternative Airports
Flying into a nearby city and taking a short train or bus can save significantly. Delhi to Chandigarh instead of Delhi to Shimla, for example.
5. Check Multi-City Options
Sometimes A→B→C is cheaper than A→B and B→C booked separately.
Hotel Deal Strategies
1. Compare Across Platforms
The same hotel room can vary by 30% across different booking platforms. Always compare at least 3 sites.
2. Book Direct (Sometimes)
Hotels often offer loyalty points, free breakfast, or free cancellation when you book directly through their website.
3. Consider Alternative Accommodation
Hostels, homestays, and serviced apartments can offer better value than hotels, especially for longer stays or groups.
4. Travel Off-Peak
Hotel prices in tourist destinations can drop by 40-60% outside peak season. Shoulder season (just before or after peak) often offers the best balance of weather and price.
5. Use Bundle Deals
Flight + hotel bundles can save 15-25% compared to booking separately.
The Aggregation Advantage
Modern platforms like Wayon aggregate deals across 20+ booking platforms, showing you the cheapest option for every search. No need to open 10 tabs — see all prices in one view with transparent fee comparison.
What to Watch Out For
- Hidden resort fees
- Non-refundable vs flexible rate differences
- Baggage fees on budget airlines
- Dynamic pricing during high-demand periods
Pro Tips
- Clear your cookies before searching (or use incognito mode)
- Set a budget ceiling before you start looking
- If it’s a good deal, book it — analysis paralysis costs money
- Subscribe to deal newsletters for flash sales