We hear it all the time, “I’m considering my dream Chile kayaking trip but the airfares are expensive.” As travel resumes to normalcy here are a few tips to sniff out the best airfare rates.

Browse INCOGNITO to avoid bait and switch pricing.

Airlines say they don’t raise prices when you leave and return to their sites. We became suspicious when exactly that happened during some of our searches. Each time you search incognito you are in effect resetting your cookies and hence not allowing the sites to track your site hits.

Seek known cheap ports to Santiago (SCL) and/or Temuco (ZCO) Chile.

Chile kayaker flights

In Chile’s Lakes District lies this abandoned plane. It boofed and no kayakers were hurt.

*Temuco (ZCO) is the retreat’s primary airport for 90% of trips. For US residents try to route through these ports to save your budget. Some guests have bought their US flights separate. For example, purchase a Denver to DC Dulles has a cheap Copa Airlines flight routing through Panama. JFK surprisingly had the lowest national airfares to Santiago. Raleigh Durham (RDU) often offers a cheaper flight than it’s Big Sister Charlotte. This is likely due to the fact that smaller RDU reduces flights to remain competitive. Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Houston, Toronto, and Dallas are all international airports that route direct to Chile. Domestic Chile Airlines. 

Separating your Santiago to Temuco can save your budget if you less luggage.

Domestic Chile airfares remain shockingly affordable if purchased in advance. We recently used Orbitz.com to purchase a Latam Santiago to Temuco flight for just $60.30. Downsize is Latam listed additional bags as $100 – $200. Domestic Chile airlines include Latam, Sky Airlines, and Jetsmart.

Segment your connecting flights.

Let’s use Denver International Airport (DEN). Purchasing a DEN to JFK flight separate from DEN direct to SCL may save your wallet hundreds. You can do the same on the Chile end by purchasing your Santiago (SCL) to Temuco (ZCO) separately.

Know the cheapest day to fly.

Use sites like Google Flights and Sky Scanner’s “Whole Month” feature to see cheapest flights by date. As a rule of thumb Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are cheaper than weekend flights. Avoid or fly on holidays – If you can fly on Christmas or New Years you may find lower rates. Yet, flying on the days near to holidays… don’t be surprised by inflated rates. Google.com/Flights We suggest beginning your research with Google Flights because you can easily see the cheapest days to fly. It’s cool to see the costs illustrated on each day of the calendar. SkyScanner.com Maybe the best comprehensive booking site for finding low fares. The “Whole Month” feature allows you to compare prices by the day equaling hundreds of dollars in savings. Easy to use and fast.
  • Now that you know the cheapest days to fly use your dates research to search on other cheaper booking engines.

Use price alerts and price bidding. 

Many booking sites have either price alerts or bidding. You can bid your price or by requesting alerts watch prices drop during the following weeks. LowFares.com searches Travelocity, Kayak, Expedia, One Travel, Cheap Flight Now, and Trip Advisor. CheapFlightNow.com and CheapOAir.com  – Also searches multiple engines. SkyAuction.com While, Priceline.com recently killed their name your own price option SkyAuction still offers a similar service. You have the option to pay the price they publish or why not try naming your price. Want more Chile travel advice regarding airport transfers, bussing and logistics. Email [email protected] or Whatsapp us at +1-828-788-5135. We’re here to help.

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