Last-Minute Thanksgiving Travel Savings

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Haven’t booked your Thanksgiving holiday flight yet?  You still might be able to surprise mom and show up for Thanksgiving dinner, but you need to take action right away.  Last-minute holiday travel can be very expensive, but there are ways to get around those higher costs.  Consider flying in on Thanksgiving Day, when seat demand is low and prices are usually cheaper.  Or, consider flights with with one stop or more, which are sometimes cheaper.  If you don’t want to miss turkey dinner, consider flying in on the “red-eye” (overnight flight) the night before.

Keep in mind that flights out of major airports are typically cheaper and have more schedule options.  If you live in a rural area, it might be worth it to drive a couple of hours to a bigger airport.  Travel tip:  When comparing prices, watch out for baggage fees and pack light.  Many airlines charge $20 or more for the first checked bag (each way) and Spirit Airlines even charges for your carry-on (fee ranges from $35 to $100 per carry-on, depending on how early or late you pay the baggage fee).  On Southwest Airlines, bags fly free.