If you are a frequent traveler in South Africa in search of better deals on local flights, then you’re in the right place! Read on for some tips to ensure you have the best deal, the next time you are flying locally.

If you’re looking to save money on a domestic flight, try booking through smaller airlines such as 1Time, Mango or Kulula. These flights are usually cheaper than they are with standard airlines such as British Airways or SAA. Remember also to compare several different airline prices before you actually buy your ticket.

The best way to find the best airline prices are to take the time to do some research online. If, for example, you go to http://www.bestflights.co.za, you can look for the cheapest fares. You will have the opportunity to choose from several alternatives too, depending on the budget that you are working with.

By getting flights in odd hours in South Africa, one can save money. These are early in the morning, late in the night, afternoon, etc. The period, when the air traffic is less and most people do not prefer to travel will be the times that you can get much cheaper flights. Take the advantage of this fact when flying from major cities such as Johannesburg or Cape Town; fly on non-business days such as a Saturday morning and save money.

Some South African airline companies charge more for paper tickets. To avoid this unnecessary extra cost, book your tickets online and simply print the boarding passes at the airport the day of the trip.

If you’re flying locally, avoid booking a round trip ticket. Unless the airline provides a deep discount on the fare, separately purchasing one-way tickets will probably be cheaper.

It is better to check the websites of local airlines, because there is a chance you may get some very good deals. As advertised, it may show that if you book your tickets earlier you’ll get a cheaper ticket. But if local airlines are flying empty, then there are chances that you may get a good discount on the rates as no one likes to fly an empty plane.

These are the few tips that may help you the next time you fly locally in South Africa. Depending on your schedule and flexibility, the price of your ticket may vary every time you travel. Hence if your tour travel date is flexible and you will follow the tips then there would be some definite savings. Just try it.