Kayak Search Engine Makes Things Crystal Clear

Getting a Clearer View with Kayak

I always recommend the Kayak.com airfare search. In fact, I'm so high on Kayak that I have blogged about it here on many different occasions.

Why do I like Kayak? Well, when you search for airfare or hotels on Kayak, it connects with more than 100 travel websites and dozens of direct airline and hotel websites, accessing and pricing more itineraries than you can ever imagine. Then, it gives the user an option that the other travel websites do not - the ability to book  directly from the airline online!

What's not to like about that?

My only real complaint about Kayak, and it's just a small one, is that I would prefer it if their search results displayed in a more readable font. The display on Kayak always seems too small to me - almost unreadable at times unless I zoom in with my browser.

I know... maybe I need some glasses! Eric Hammer did just gave a dandy review of Zenni Optical so maybe I need to give them a try. According to Hammer, they sell top of the line prescription eyeglasses for as little as 8 bucks a pair.

Hmmmm.....

Use the 2010 Real Estate Tax Benefit Get Free Airfare (And More) to Hawaii

Free Airfare to Hawaii... Really?

How long does it take to fly to Hawaii from major US cities?

Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) - 5 3/4 Hours
San Francisco  (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) 5 1/2 Hours
Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu (HNL) 5.75 hrs
Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu (HNL) 7 hrs
Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu (HNL) 8.25 hrs
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu (HNL) 8 hrs
Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL) 9 hrs
New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL) 12.5 hrs

How much does it cost to fly to Hawaii on Average?

Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) - $366
San Francisco  (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) - $380
Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu (HNL) - $330
Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu (HNL) - $475
Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu (HNL) - $387
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu (HNL) - $556
Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL) - $628
New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL) - $625

Airfare to Hawaii is up right now, but you can get an all expense paid trip to Hawaii including your round trip airfare, oceanfront hotel, rental car, and even island hopping.

How you ask? With "Obama Cash!"

Right now, you can get $8000 of "Obama Cash" under the 2010 New Home Buyer Tax Credit - free money to do whatever you want with. Following Congress approval, President Obama has signed off on an extension of the 2009 bill which continues the $8,000 Real Estate Tax Benefit through April 30th 2010. Home buyers who bought their first home after January 1, 2009 and before April 1 2010 (with actual closing before July 1 2010) can get an $8,000 home buyer tax credit.

So take a dream vacation and thank the President!

New Airfare Deals to Houson Texas

Airfare Alerts for Houston, TX

We're tracking some very good airfare deals right now for Houston, Texas in March, 2010 - thought we'd mention it on the Finding the Cheapest Airfare Blog because that is the month that many of our readers head south for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Running from March 2-21, this is the world's largest livestock show along with the richest regular season PRCA rodeo. For many folks however, it's a chance to see a world class lineup of music superstars performing live in concert.

Just look at this lineup:

March 2 Alan Jackson
March 3 Dierks Bentley
March 4 Kenny Chesney
March 5 Mary J Blige
March 6 Jason Aldean
March 7 – The Jonas Brothers with Demi Lovato
March 8 – Tim McGraw
March 9 – Darius Rucker
March 10 – Rascal Flatts
March 11 – Brad Paisley
March 12 – Toby Keith
March 13 – Blake Shelton
March 14 – El Trono de Mexico Pasado
March 15 – Lady Antebellum
March 16 – Keith Urban
March 17 – Gary Allan
March 18 – Black Eyed Peas
March 19 – Eli Young Band
March 20 – Brooks & Dunn
March 21 – Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber

With the best airfare deals we have seen in months, we suggest you book your airfare and buy your RodeoHouston tickets now so you can experience all the fun!

4 Tips for Finding Cheap Holiday Airfare

Finding Cheap Flights Over Christmas Need Not be Difficult

Christmas is only a few weeks away and many of us are starting to make holiday travel plans. Here are four fast tips for finding the cheapest airfare during the holiday season.

Book Your Flight Today!

Flights should always be booked at least 21 days in advance (30 days in advance for international flights) so your window of opportunity is closing quickly. Airlines allot a very limited number of low fare seats over the holidays, and booking early increases your chance at one of those coveted lower airfares.

Consider Neighboring Airports

If you live in the San Francisco area for example, consider flying out of the Oakland airport; if you live in the New York City area, look at the Newark Airport as an alternative. Smaller, nearby airports often offer the cheapest airline flights.

Fly on the Days Others Don’t Want to Fly On

Instead of flying the day prior to Christmas for example, fly on Christmas Day. The airport will be less hectic on Christmas Day and you’ll save money. You can also pick up the cheaper airfare by returning on a weekday rather than a weekend (Return on Monday rather than Sunday).

Comparison Shop

Look at consolidator sites like Kayak that show multiple airlines rather than the individual airline websites. These consolidator sites often offer the best airfare - sometimes 10% - 20% less than booking with the airline directly.

What methods do you use to find the cheapest airfare?