Tips and tricks to scoring the cheapest flight

PUT off booking your next holiday by expensive flights? This travel expert reveals five simple ways you can save on airfares.

You’ll be taking off in no time with these tips.

LOOKING to get away but put off by expensive flights? There are a few simple steps you can take that may boost your chances of snagging a cheap airfare says Phil Bloomfield, Global Head of Communications for Cheapflights.com.au.

Here are his tricks for scoring the best value flight:

1. Delete your browser history — prices can increase based on the number of times you re-enter a particular website

2. Avoid booking late — generally 50 days ahead of departure will get you the best price with airfares at their most expensive three days before travel.

3. Book on a Tuesday — Cheapflights.com.au data shows this is the cheapest day of the week to lock-in holiday plans.

4. Don’t fly on a Friday — it’s consistently the most expensive day to fly.

5. Travel between 6pm and midnight — flights are typically cheaper than early in the morning.

Another tip is to ensure you have travel insurance before you takeoff. Claudio Saita, Deputy CEO and Executive Director of Tokio Marine, underwriters for World2Cover travel insurance, shares his advice for finding the right insurance.

• Organise insurance early — while 44 per cent of people don’t organise insurance till a week before they leave, getting cover as soon as you book means you’re less likely to be out of pocket for any ticketing issues, delays or cancellations.

• Ensure you’re insured no matter how far you travel — although it may feel safe, domestic travel insurance is a must to cover you against damaged luggage, car insurance excesses and other potential nasties while holidaying in your home country.

• Choose the right cover for your destination — almost double the number of Aussies are continuing to visit our favoured destinations of the UK and Asia compared to other regions. Whether you need winter sports options, dependant coverage or unlimited medical, find a policy to suit you.