I rarely fly but plan to in the near future.
What fare tracker do you find the best?

I've used the App Hopper to track prices on my phone. I also use Google flight to compare current prices. Always buy directly from the airline. Much easier to deal with the airline then a thrid party if there is a problem. The only exception is when I use miles from my credit card.

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Originally posted by comet24:
Always buy directly from the airline. Much easier to deal with the airline then a thrid party if there is a problem. The only exception is when I use miles from my credit card.

This. I usually prioritize flight schedule slightly ahead of airfare, but it works the same. Use any aggregator to identify the flights you want based on fare/schedule and then book directly with the airline for the reason stated. There shouldn’t be more than a few dollars difference.

I’ve always found Travelocity to be one of the easier third party booking systems to use for searching, personally. And remember, Southwest doesn’t participate in any codeshare systems or publish their flight information outside of their own website, so if you’d consider flying Southwest (I will not), you have to look at them directly anyway.

-Rob

I don’t know about trackers. However, my family flies frequently between NC and Florida. Allegiant is, by far, the cheapest. Round trip less than 240 for wife and me with one personal bag each under seat. My brother flies round trip between Asheville and Denver for cheap. Allegiant has great staff. Uncomfortable seats. Exits and aisles are much better for leg room. Maybe they will work out for you?

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Originally posted by armored:
I rarely fly but plan to in the near future.
What fare tracker do you find the best?

What is your likely itinerary? That may help to make suggestions.

I haven't used Google Flights much, but I believe they track rates as well.

And I believe Southwest may show its rates on business linked travel software, like CWT.

I've got over 600 round trips on SW and obviously think they're the bees knees.

Google Flights.

You can track the price history of a flight and get a notification should the fare change. Just keep in-mind, certain airlines who's business model is cheap/low-costs fares...are going to attract low-cost passengers, see You Tube for Spirit Airlines

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Originally posted by comet24:
I also use Google flight to compare current prices. Always buy directly from the airline. Much easier to deal with the airline then a thrid party if there is a problem. The only exception is when I use miles from my credit card.

You're correct in not purchasing from third-party aggregators, however Google Flights is linked directly to the airlines ergo, you're not supporting or subject to third-party difficulties when things go bad.

Certain airlines don't participate, BurtonRW is correct that Southwest is the big one that doesn't share its fare data/schedule so, if your airport or, destination is a major SWA hub, best to check their site as well.

Best to plan ahead if you can.
Most airlines keep a flight schedule 330 days out ( or it was last I checked)
I pretty much only fly SWA. SWA has an information icon next to their comment on how far out they are accepting reservations. Click on the icon and it will tell you when the next window opens up for booking. Flights open the day stated somewhere around 7am to 10 am Eastern time zone. Absolutely the best prices when the first hour they open flights, also SWA will credit you back if you rebook should the prices have been lowered.