 TITLE: What Are the Cheapest Days of the Week to Fly? CONTENT: How to Save Money on Flights\n----------------------------\nYou may save money shifting your travel time and flying out at dawn on Tuesday, but there are other tactics you can use to save on airfare.\n*   **Do some comparison shopping.** Start with third-party travel price comparison sites like Google Flights, Kayak or Skyscanner. Most let you set price alerts on desired routes or see price forecasts. Before buying, check prices on airline websites. Buying direct may save you money and make it easier to change your itinerary if need be.\n*   **Be flexible with** **dates**. Arriving a few days early or leaving a few days later than planned could save money.\n*   **Avoid popular dates and seasons.** Airfares are higher in the middle of summer, when most people vacation, and right before and after Thanksgiving and Christmas. For instance, Google Flights estimates a one-way, nonstop flight from New York City's JFK airport to Los Angeles International Airport starts at $119 for most of November. The day before Thanksgiving, however, the cheapest price more than doubles to $269; the Sunday after, flights start at $435.\n*   **Consider connecting flights.** Connecting flights are often cheaper than nonstop. Weigh the savings against the inconvenience of the extra travel time, greater odds of losing your luggage and the risk of missing a connecting flight.\n*   **Shop early.** Airfare prediction app Hopper says the best time to get a low fare is 25 to 150 days before traveling. If you're heading to a popular destination—say, Hawaii in July—start searching ASAP.\n*   **Join airline frequent flyer programs.** Members can get fare discounts and earn points toward future travel.\n*   **Get an** **airline rewards credit card**. Look for one with an introductory sign-up bonus that awards points or miles for spending a set amount on the card within a certain time frame. You could earn enough to pay for a ticket. Airline rewards cardholders often get perks like free checked baggage, travel credits, upgrades and preferred boarding. Use Experian CreditMatch™ to get personalized offers for travel rewards cards.\n*   **Watch out for the extras.** Check the fine print of airfare offers for extra charges. Fees for checked baggage or changing your flight can add up. END