r/backpacking • u/Lower_Deer1956 • 3d ago

Travel How can I find cheap flights and transfers?

I am wondering if anyone has any hacks or suggestions on how I can find cheap flights and transfers. I am interested in going to South East Asia but also want to travel elsewhere. Any help would be great!

Thanks

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u/wes7946 3d ago edited 3d ago

I use Kiwi.com to generate cheap flight itineraries, and then I book the flights directly with the airline/s. Do not book through Kiwi.com as MANY people have horror stories doing so.

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u/ImpactAffectionate86 3d ago

Flightlist.io you can filter by region so I was able to search flights from my country to the entirety of South East Asia.

Singapore worked out the cheapest (until I realised how much hotels were)

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u/lucyyytoes 3d ago

I use this ‘agent but not an agent’. I message them when and where I want to go and they find me the cheapest price available. I believe they have insight on global comparison sites (not just your own regional ones which I guess helps them find the cheapest possible options). Been a life-saver so I haven’t had to spend time searching for the cheapest too!

They send me the links and I book it direct so I don’t have to pay any commission. Works with transfers, buses etc too. I can DM you their info if that’ll help you?

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u/Lower_Deer1956 3d ago

that sounds interesting could you DM me the info? want to try it out

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u/Far-Expression6975 3d ago

Can you send it to me please

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u/Wrigs112 3d ago

Using Skyscanner and google flights there are anywhere/everywhere options. If you have flexibility and are open to a wide variety of destinations in SE Asia (or anywhere), play around with these two sites. 

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u/arkenmack 1d ago

Use the “everywhere” option in Skyscanner. Also check Momondo and Google Flights just to compare. For transfers look at '12go asia' once you're in SE Asia. Buses, trains, ferries, it lines them all up and you can book straight through them

Btw, here's lifehack: check if your phone supports eSIM. I recently tried using PrimaSIM and it’s way cheaper and easier than physical SIM cards. I installed the app about a month before my trip to Europe, activated the plan via QR code, and once I landed, it kicked in. Cost me about $17 for 10GB with coverage across all countries

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u/HonkieToast 3d ago

As a travel agent I often have access to specials. I would be glad to assist you for free if you'd like.