February 27, 2024

How to find cheap flights using Microsoft Edge

The joy and promise of adventure are what makes traveling worth it, but the frustration and expense of airplane tickets can seem difficult to overcome. Don’t despair: learn what factors can change flight prices, how to spot trends in destinations, and how to find cheap flights with Copilot, an AI-powered search tool integrated in the Microsoft Edge browser. This tool uses the power of AI to help you plan your next unforgettable trip.

Why do flight prices change so often?

Unlike most train or bus tickets, airplane ticket prices are never fixed to any specific price: rather, a particular route will have a range that can fluctuate wildly during peak times. These prices are determined by algorithms airlines use to monitor their competition, take advantage of trends, and create incentives for early booking. Here are some of the reasons why you might see a difference in ticket prices:

Supply and demand: simple economics will dictate that the more popular a destination is, the more airlines can charge for a ticket. Airlines use this variable pricing strategy to sell the same seat at different prices.
Popular destinations: vacation spots in sunny areas will cost more in the winter months, simply because of their time and popularity. Of course, if you’ve been planning for that dream ski vacation in the Rockies, you might score big.
Last-minute bookings: it pays off to book well in advance. Changing a ticket in the days or even hours before its scheduled departure can cost hundreds of dollars, even more than the original cost of the ticket itself.
Price matching: with so few airlines that haven’t yet joined in mergers, competition to win your money is fierce. Airlines use price matching frequently to monitor and adjust their tickets, if necessary.

A webpage of a travel website in Microsoft Edge

Take advantage of cheap flights by staying flexible

There are certain tips and tricks on how to find the cheapest tickets. Some of these rules include certain days of the week where tickets are less expensive, such as flying on a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Other tips and tricks include building credit and opening airplane credit cards at promotional times, in order to squeeze the maximum amount of points that can go towards your next trip.

It pays to be flexible. By using predictive websites that display flight prices based on calendar dates, you can select an itinerary that can save you the most amount of money. Book well in advance so you won’t be constrained by other scheduled plans or appointments that can interrupt your trip.

Microsoft Edge add-ons can automatically monitor airplane tickets

Among the thousands of helpful browser extensions for Microsoft Edge are ones tailored to helping you find and compare the lowest prices. One of these is PlanMoreTrips, which uses AI to find the absolute cheapest prices on flights and hotels across dozens of travel and airfare booking websites.

Use AI-powered Copilot to find the best destination time

Learn how to use the Copilot tool, built right into the Microsoft Edge sidebar, to find flights and plan your trips down to the most detailed itinerary.

Select the Copilot icon on the upper right side of Microsoft Edge sidebar to open the dialogue box. Then in the chat tab, type in a travel-related query, such as travel tips and recommendations. Get started with questions like:

What are the cheapest flights to Ecuador?
Can you find a round-trip flight to Denver over Thanksgiving weekend?
When is the best time to visit Iceland?
Which airlines fly to Macau?
What is the price of a round-trip flight to LAX from December 15-20th?
Where should I eat in Portland, Maine?
What are the maximum dimensions for a carry-on suitcase?
What airport should I fly into if I’m planning a backpacking trip to Yosemite?

Copilot will then provide you with an answer that you can easily understand, as well as scouring online sources for the best deals available. Try Microsoft Edge today and start planning your next great adventure.

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