Which online company has the absolute lowest airfares?
There is no secret, magic website with the “lowest” airfares. You have to do the research, and be as flexible as possible regarding travel dates. Check the travel sites (airgorilla, expedia, priceline, travelocity, etc.) and also check the airline websites. I have often (not always, but often) found the best fares on the airline websites. Remember to check airlines like JetBlue and Southwest that do not use the travel sites. Check with a real travel agent to ask about promotional fares and special deals. If you also need a hotel or rental car, check the cost of combining the purchases in a package. For example, I found a deal with airfare + hotel in Hawaii for a week that was only $100 more than just the airfare. When traveling to far destinations check the prices when you split the ticket. For example, searching “Chicago to Nairobi” (all on one ticket) MAY cost much more than searching “Chicago to London” and then “London to Nairobi”. If that turns out to be the case, talk to a real t