A red-eye flight is any flight that occurs between midnight and 6 a.m. These fares tend to be lower due to the lack of demand and awkward traveling hours. Red-eye flights can be useful for travelers who are on a tight budget or who need to connect to another flight early in the morning.
Tips For You
- Order your tickets in advance to get the best rates. Use price comparison websites like Expedia, Priceline and CheapTickets to review ticket cost and availability. The prices change every hour so check frequently.
- Travel during the middle of the week. Be flexible with travel times, and check a week before and after your preferred dates. It is considered cheaper to travel on a Wednesday than on the weekend.
- Explore the discounts available to you. Some airlines offer discounts to senior citizens, children, and students. Call the airlines directly to see what reductions they can offer you.
- Fly to smaller airports that have less traffic. Large cities will usually have multiple airports and often one is located on the outskirts of the central city. You can save money by flying to the smaller airports and taking a bus into town.
