Finding Cheap Flights Just Got Easier: Best Airports And Airlines For Deals Revealed

Trying to figure out if you have scored a good flight deal can feel like solving a puzzle. To make things simpler, Going.com - the travel site known for spotting bargain fares - have released its first-ever Flight Deal Awards. Unlike usual rankings that focus on airline service or airport size, these awards are all about one thing: price. "What matters (to consumers) is how much the ticket costs, that's what matters at the end of the day," says Scott Keyes, founder and chief flight expert at Going. Here is a quick look at the highlights:

Top Airports For Domestic Flight Deals

If you are flying within the US, these airports give you the best shot at scoring cheap fares:

1. Salt Lake City International (SLC) - $146 average deal price (45% off)

2. Tampa International (TPA) - $151 average deal price (46% off)

3. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - $153 average deal price (47% off)

Photo Credit: www.slcairport.com

Best Airports For International Deals

Looking to travel abroad? These departure points are winners:

1. Orlando International (MCO) - $418 average deal price (48% off)

2. Newark Liberty (EWR) - $438 average deal price (52% off)

3. New York JFK - $442 average deal price (52% off)

Airlines Most Likely To Offer Bargains

Going also ranked US airlines by how often they dish out good deals. Here's the list:

1. Southwest Airlines

2. American Airlines

3. United Airlines

4. Delta AirLines

5. JetBlue Airways

6. Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines (tie)

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How To Know If You Are Actually Getting A Good Flight Deal

Scott Keyes admits airfare prices are unpredictable. "It's changing by the day, sometimes by the hour," he says. Still, there are ballpark numbers to keep in mind:

Round-trip to Europe in economy: about $550

Round-trip to Asia: a bit higher, unless it's peak travel season

Anything below those averages? Keyes says that's "usually a pretty good deal."

So, the next time you are staring at flight prices and wondering whether to book or wait, keep these benchmarks - and the new Flight Deal Awards - in mind.