FIND THE CHEAPEST FLIGHTS ON GOOGLE FLIGHTS (STEP BY STEP) FOR 1ST TIMERS | Hidden Features & Tricks

Ft. easy-to-miss tricks like unlocking historical pricing graphs, using the date grid, how to use the 'explore destinations' map, and more, today's video will show you step by step how I book flights using Google Flights. NOTE: This video focuses more on when you have a set time and destination in mind. Better deals can often be found if you're flexible (which in this case I'm not), but the same principles apply! I'd recommend watching this older video of mine about finding cheap flights for more tips:    • CHEAP FLIGHTS TO EUROPE | 10 Tips/Hacks fo...   NOTE: many of the links below are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info on what this means, check out my website privacy policy and disclosure: https://happytowander.com/privacy/ BONUS TIP FOR FREE MONEY: I forgot to mention this in the video, but be sure to take advantage of cashback websites when booking your flights, because then you can get a % of your money back at no extra cost! Rakuten is my go-to for this, and you can use my referral links below for a bonus $30. ➡️ Rakuten USA for cash-back on purchases {Referral Link}: https://www.rakuten.com/r/LECOUR23?ee... ➡️ Rakuten Canada {Referral Link} for cash-back on purchases: https://www.rakuten.ca/referrer?refer... 0:00 INTRODUCTION 0:22 GOOGLE FLIGHTS BASIC OVERVIEW 2:08 THE BEST TIME TO BOOK FLIGHTS 3:31 LOOKING AT FLIGHT PRICE HISTORY & TRENDS 5:11 ROUNDTRIP VS ONE WAY FLIGHTS 5:47 FILTERING FLIGHTS AND RESULTS 6:50 USING THE DATE GRID TO FIND BETTER DEALS 8:13 TRACKING PRICES W/ GOOGLE FLIGHTS 9:30 BOOKING OPTIONS ON GOOGLE FLIGHTS 11:29 FINDING DEALS THROUGH ALTERNATE DESTINATION AIRPORTS 14:07 FLIGHT DEAL WEBSITES FLIGHT BOOKING RESOURCES MENTIONED ➡️ Google Flights: https://www.google.com/travel/flights ➡️ Hopper {Affiliate Link}: https://www.happytowander.com/hopper ➡️ Secret Flying: https://www.secretflying.com/ SEND ME A POSTCARD!! The uglier the better :) Happy to Wander Media Inc. Unit 250 - 997 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 3M1 TOP LINKS ➡️ Follow me on Instagram & tell me YouTube sent you:   / happytowander   ➡️ My blog with MANY more written guides: https://happytowander.com/ ➡️ My YouTube channel ALL about packing:    / @happytopackit   ➡️ Amazon storefront w/ my fave products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/happytowa... ➡️ A book I wrote for your parents!!! (or you, possibly) https://amzn.to/40MkDoh ➡️ My VIP zone w/ free packing lists, maps, etc: https://happytowander.com/vip-zone MY TOP RECOMMENDED GEAR ➡️ My Camera {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/3MhZ0VQ ➡️ My Favourite Regular Packing Cubes {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/45OdSlI ➡️ My Favourite Compression Packing Cubes {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/3MbIiYs ➡️ My Favourite Noise Cancelling Headphones {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/46J6cTg ➡️ My White, More Elegant Carry-On {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/3uS6lpU ➡️ My Black, More Minimalist Carry-On {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/478ROnf ➡️ My Pretty Re-Usable Toiletry Bottles {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/3SeqaAJ ➡️ My Amazing E-Reader That Links to the Library for FREE Books {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/3Mgfca2 OTHER TRAVEL RESOURCES ➡️ My favourite travel credit card - Wise: {Referral Link} https://happytowander.com/Wise ➡️ My go-to eSIM {Affiliate Link} - Use the code CHRIST99027 for $3 off: https://happytowander.com/Airalo ➡️ Where I search hotels {Paid Link}: https://www.booking.com/index.html?ai... ➡️ Where I compare/book transport {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/omio ➡️ My go-to travel insurance {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/WorldNomads ➡️ Where I book activities/tours {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/GetYourGuide ➡️ My go-to for fun unique activities: https://fever.pxf.io/zzxKWe ➡️ Where I find rental cars {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/DiscoverCars ➡️ My go-to for travel-themed experience gifts: https://happytowander.com/tinggly ➡️ Rakuten USA for cash-back on purchases {Referral Link}: https://www.rakuten.com/r/LECOUR23?ee... ➡️ Rakuten Canada {Referral Link} for cash-back on purchases: https://www.rakuten.ca/referrer?refer... Looking for Google Flights tips? Or hidden features and hacks on Google Flights that can help you save money? This video shares a step by step Google Flights tutorial for newbies and first timers that showcases all of their unique features, including how to find cheap prices on the Google Flights date grid, how to unlock historic price graphs, and more. We also address key questions like what's cheaper: booking one-way or roundtrip tickets, and which cheap airports to look out for.