How to Compare Flight Prices to Maputo
- 1). Search online before visiting a travel agent to see if you can find the best prices on your own. First, visit a fare comparison site like Kayak.com, Mobissimo.com or Sidestep.com, which will compare prices and connection options from several different budget sites and display the comparisons neatly. If you can be flexible with dates, sign up for email alerts from Kayak and other sites, as well as from preferred airlines.
- 2). Check the official websites of the major international airlines that serve Maputo. These include South African Airways, United, TAP Portugal and British Airways. Although you'll get a good idea of pricing from fare comparison sites, you may find better deals on an airline's site---or at least get some frequent flyer miles out of the deal.
- 3). Compare all price options for your ideal travel dates and then go back to fare comparison sites and airline sites. Check again using multiple different days and trying different combinations of layovers. If you're concerned about losing a good fare you've found, reserve your ticket---most sites allow you to do this for a day or two before you must commit to purchasing the fare.
- 4). Contact a travel agent only after you have exhausted all online options. A travel agent may be a good last resort, but he or she will charge an extra fee for the booking thus increasing the price of the flight to Maputo.
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