Contrary to popular belief, Tuesdays are not inherently the best day to book; instead, use price trackers to find the best day to buy for your specific route.

Utilize tools like Google Flights "tracked prices" feature to get notified when fares drop, and use color-coded fare checkers to identify "Low" (green) deals.

Be aware of basic economy restrictions, as many budget carriers, like Frontier (ranked low in customer satisfaction), have high fees for baggage and seat selection.