PHOENIX -- As many airlines reduce their number of flights and routes, passengers may feel more cramped than ever before.
With a down economy and airlines tacking on extra fees, such a $10.00 surcharge for traveling at peak times, saving money on travel can be tough.
"I don't search around too much, I go to one website and usually just pick the cheapest one," said Ryan Crandell after arriving at Sky Harbor Airport.
"I will search around and I never wait until the last minute," said Jim Bistolas while standing outside Sky Harbor Airport terminal.
Turns out, if you want to save big, it may not even matter what website you use. The key to saving money is the ability to have a flexible schedule.
"I'll pay extra just to make sure I've got my flight, got the times I want and connections I want, I would rather not mess around," said Bistolas.
Being a little flexible with the holiday dates you choose could save you hundreds of dollars.
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Travelocity report, which looked at Thanksgiving travel found the most expensive departure dates included Sunday, Nov. 22 and Wednesday, Nov. 25.
The more expensive return dates included Sunday, Nov. 29 and Monday, Nov. 30.
The least expensive departure days, according to Travelocity, included Nov. 23 and 26. The cheapest day to return is Tuesday, Dec. 1 which could end up saving you as much as $180 in airfare.
Similar results can be found if you do a quick search for travel dates around Christmas.
