4 ways to get cheap or even free flights

These free tools along with the welcome bonus on top credit cards may be enough to cover your next flight


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Do you feel like everyone’s going on vacation without you? And are you always secretly side-eying their Insta posts, wondering how they afford seemingly endless getaways? Keep reading to get in on the secret and discover our favorite ways to free flights or dirt-cheap flights. 

Pick a few that work best for you and get ready for your next vacation! 

1. Save up to 30% on flights with this free tool

This free browser extension has saved travelers more than $400 million dollars in the past year. Want in on the flight savings?

Just add it to your browser for free, and let it do the work finding you incredible deals. For example, in January 2023 we saved over $350 on our flight and hotel to Hawaii.

The best part? Capital One Shopping is completely free. Get started in just a few clicks to see if you’re overpaying online. Try it for a few days to see how you like it.

–> Get started for free now

2. Get a $1,500 bonus with our favorite travel card

One of the best ways to get free flights is by applying for the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. The card offers a welcome bonus of $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening—that’s equal to $1,000 in travel.

The bonus alone is worth anywhere from $750 to $1,500 in travel and can get you up to 10 domestic flights on United or a roundtrip from the US to Europe on Air France or Virgin Atlantic.

Either way, you’ll save hundreds or thousands of dollars on your next trip with this travel card.

–> Apply for the card now

3. Save up to $2k on your next flight

One of the easiest ways save thousands on flights is a no brainer. Try Dollar Flight Club for just $1 when you sign up in the next 12 hours.

You deserve a vacation that feels like vacation this year. We’re talkin’ roundtrip to Hawaii from $195, Paris from $308, and more of your favorite destinations discounted up to 90%. Just set your departure airport and wait for the deal alerts to roll in.

Join over 1 million members taking that dream vacation this year. Just a buck in the next 12 hours will get you there—try it today.

–> Try the club for $1 today

4. Earn up to $1,300 for travel with a free savings account

Opening a free high-yield savings account could cover two roundtrip flights to Hawaii next year.

We think the Capital One savings account is the best option out there, which currently offers a 3.40% APY, 10x higher than the national average. It’s a great low-risk option that can earn you interest on your idle cash, but it’s also easily accessible when it’s time to start booking your next trip. 

The best part? Signing up for a Capital One savings account today is free. 

Sign up for a free account today

*Capital One Shopping compensates us when you get the browser extension using the links above.

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