More options for bargains: Travel between cities that are fairly close and also have lots of regular

If you haven t had a chance to get away in the past couple of months or even if you have there s still one last long weekend for summer fun: Labor Day . And there are cheap flights for the holiday if you know how and where to look.
Tip: Try pricing different dates to see what getaway itinerary saves you the most money. If you can t work your schedule so that both your departure and return are on cheap days, try to include one of the less-expensive days so you ll reap some savings.
In past years, some discount airlines offered specific Labor Day sales including Southwest and Virgin America. However, these discounts may not apply to the city you wish to visit. In general, don t wait until the last minute or you may pay more than you have to.
Another good rule of thumb: Popular tourist cities with lots of airline competition are usually cheap and the list includes the following favorites (click the city to find cheap flights): Boston , Denver , Las Vegas , Los Angeles , Ft. Lauderdale , Miami , Orlando and more .
More options for bargains: Travel between cities that are fairly close and also have lots of regular service. These can be good deals year-round and examples include routes like Dallas-Houston, Los Angeles-San Francisco and Boston-New York.