How to buy cheap flight tickets on Black Friday 2024?

Cheap flight tickets are among the most sought-after products on Black Friday, one of the most awaited dates of the year by consumers. With discounts, it is possible to go on that long-awaited journey, whether in Brazil or abroad.

If you still don’t know when Black Friday 2024 starts, mark your calendar: 29 November. The promise of trading for this day is many offers that will make life easier for those who want to travel this year or in 2025.

Want to know how to take advantage of Black Friday to buy cheaper tickets? We have prepared some tips to help with this task. Check this out!

1. Plan ahead

Considering cities in the Northeast to travel to? Do you prefer the south, the beaches of Rio de Janeiro or a destination abroad? Regardless of where you’re thinking of going, it’s important to plan ahead to take advantage of the best flight deals.

Prices for the same route may vary depending on purchase and travel dates, so have these details defined before you start searching. It’s also good to be flexible by listing alternative locations and dates – If there is no discount on the desired options.

2. Follow flight ticket prices before Black Friday

Once you have defined the desired itinerary, it is time to start monitoring prices, preferably a few weeks before the promotional event. In this way, you will have a better idea about the amounts collected by airlines on a daily basis.

By following price changes, you will be able to avoid falling into the Black Friday trap. After all, you will understand whether the ticket is really cheap or not when you buy it. This also helps prevent impulse buys when you come across a so-called promotion.

Many fare comparison sites, including Google Flights itself, offer price alert tools that notify travelers when prices go up and down. It can be an interesting resource to help you search for cheap flight tickets.

3. Search ticket purchasing sites

Another tip for looking for flight tickets on sale on the cheapest Friday of the year is to follow websites that specialize in ticket sales. In addition to tickets; Many travel agency websites are currently offering various package dealsIncluding accommodation, tours and other services.

But be careful: these additions can make the trip more expensive. Therefore, you need to carefully check whether it is worth opting for a complete package.

Where to look for cheap flight tickets? Check out sites like:

• Subtract;
• CVC;
• ViajaNet;
• SkyScanner;
• Promotional Tickets;
• Unmissable Tickets;
• Submarine Travel;
• Expedia.

4. Check out the promotions offered by airlines on Black Friday

In addition to the pages of travel agencies and companies that sell miles to third parties, Those looking for cheap flight tickets should follow the airlines’ websites. Keeping Black Friday in mind, some places may run their own promotions by offering discounted prices.

Check prices on the pages of Gol, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, American Airlines and TAP Air Portugal, among other companies serving different destinations.

5. Use miles to buy flight tickets

Another tip for those looking for flight tickets during the Black Friday 2024 campaign is to use miles. Normally, these points already significantly reduce travel costs, and the benefits can increase further with the offer date.

These are points generated by airline loyalty programs and credit cards that are distributed as the user travels and purchases products and services. Moreover, you can benefit from discounts even if you are not included in any mile program.

Some websites buy miles from those who have miles but will not use them and sell them to third parties. There are also platforms that mediate transactions between mile sellers and buyers.

Some of the pages that offer such services include:

• Hot Spindle;
• Bank Miles;
• Make Miles Flexible.

6. Bus tickets: a cheaper alternative

How much is the bus fare on Black Friday? An interesting tip for those looking for maximum savings browse road transport travel offersnormally cheaper than airfares.

Visit the websites of the bus companies that provide transportation to your desired destination and check the prices. It is also interesting to look at the discounts offered by sites such as ClickBus, QueroPassagem and DeÔnibus.As well as offers on the Buser platform.

Now that you know when Black Friday starts and how you can take advantage of this date to buy cheaper tickets, follow these tips to get the best discounts. Have you already chosen where to travel? Until next time!

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Article updated by Douglas Vieira on 31.10.2024.