Booking online is the best way to make sure you get reliable flight tickets for your destination at a budget you are looking for and without the hassles of finding and using a travel agent. However, though it seems easy, and in fact, is, this is a task that needs to be done carefully to make sure your journey is really smooth. Here is how you can do it.

Plan – Before you book

Decide on a destination, find out when exactly you can travel and fix an onward and return date for your travel. For international travel, find out the closest international airport to the destination you have chosen and book your cheap tickets to this city. If you are planning to visit many places, consult a map and find out the best route to save time and money.

Research – Give information and get information

First, you would need to find out which cheap flights connect your origin and destination points. For this, go to www.farebuzz.com and enter the required information in the “Book Your Trip” window. Select amongst options for round-trip, one-way or multi-city. Once you have entered all the required details, click on the “Search” link. It’s alright if you don’t know the exact airport of origin or destination; you just have to enter the city’s name and the system will prompt you with the available airport options.

Analyze - Using the information

The next webpage will display all the available flight options along with their fares and number of stops. You can also view the flight departure and arrival times, wait time and flying duration. This will help you select a flight that suits your budget and time frame. If the fare is low, sometimes, the transit time or number of stops may be high. Keep this in mind when you make the booking, else you may have to spend too much time waiting in different airports.

Book – Reserve your tickets

Once you have decided on the flight, click on the “Book Now” button. The next webpage will show a summary of your booking. Check if the details are right and then proceed to enter your traveler details. Take care to give your full name and date of birth as it is in your passport to make the booking. You can also click on the additional requests link and customize your booking with meal preferences and seating preferences. This is where you should enter your Frequent Flyer Number if you have it for the airlines you have booked.

Payment and confirmation

Further down the page, you will be prompted to enter your credit card details and contact information. Review the terms and conditions of farebuzz.com and enter your acceptance in the box. Take a print of the reservation confirmation and get your boarding pass.

Your flight reservation has now been made. Now, you can proceed to booking hotels, travel arrangements or holiday packages.