How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Spring Break and Enter to Win Flights for 2

A long winter just means a bigger party when spring has sprung. If you’ve been cooped up all season, you’re probably rearing to go and do something fun somewhere you’ve never been. 

Spring travel plans are exciting, but flight prices are a bit less encouraging. If your heart says “Tahiti” but your budget says “staycation,” then compromise and fly to Tahiti anyway. Plenty of discount flight finders can track down affordable flights zipping worldwide, and we’ve got three for you to choose from, with a little bonus thrown in. When you purchase a subscription to Matt’s Flights, Dollar Flight Club, or Thrifty Traveler, you’ll get five entries in our giveaway for flights for two to anywhere (up to $5K value) through March 31! 

Wondering which travel-savings subscription is right for you? We can help with that. 

For the Traveler Who Wants One-on-One Flight Planning

A premium subscription to Matt’s Flights is kind of like having a friend who knows everything about scoring great deals on flights around the world. You get all the benefits of mistake fares without any of the work required to hunt them down.

All you do is choose the airport or area you want to depart from, and cheap deals will start landing in your lap (technically your email inbox, but we digress). If you see a flight bound for somewhere exciting, snatch it up before someone else does! 

Want more control over the kinds of deals you're getting or already have a destination in mind? Opt for unlimited custom searches and one-on-one flight and travel planning support from Matt himself. If your dream vacation includes visiting all the breakfast nooks in Bavaria, just reach out, and he'll start looking. 

You’ve got a few options for Matt’s Flights membership:

• Matt's Flights Premium Plan: 1 -Year Subscription for $29.99 (reg. $49)
• Matt's Flights Premium Plan: 2 -Year Subscription for $49.99 (reg. $149)
• Matt's Flights Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription for $89.99 (reg. $499)

Purchase any of these Matt’s Flights Premium Plans and you'll get five entries in our Spring Break Is Calling $5K Travel Giveaway.

 

For the International-or-Bust Traveler

Want to fly somewhere on the cheap?  Dollar Flight Club (DFC) has two subscription levels and both give you lifetime access to affordable flights worldwide. 

DFC’s Premium subscription lets you search for flights to domestic and international destinations. Just pick your home airports and start checking your email for new, exciting discounts and mistake fares. 

What sets Dollar Flight Club apart is how far your ticket to ride could take you. If you’ve got your eyes on an international vacation, DFC is one of the best platforms out there—and you could score enough savings to subsidize much of the rest of your trip.

Your Dollar Flight Club subscription also gets you discounts of up to 50% from DFC partners. Grab some awesome outdoor gear with a discount to Huckberry, or check out Babbel and Acanela Expeditions to learn a new language or book an outdoor adventure. Just wait and see how much easier it is to order dinner when you actually know how to pronounce the words on the menu. 

The big difference between DFC’s Premium and Premium+ subscriptions is in the ticket selection. Premium lets you search for economy flights, while Premium+ opens your options to Economy, Premium Economy, and Business. At first, that may seem like a matter of creature comforts on the plane, but it also means that Premium+ subscribers have more potential flight options. 

Join the club! Specifically, Dollar Flight Club and see just how many places you can go without breaking the bank.

• Dollar Flight Club Premium Lifetime Subscription for $49.99 (reg. $499)
• Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ Lifetime Subscription for $99.99 (reg. $1,690)

Whether you go for Premium or Premium+, you’ll still be entered five times in our giveaway featuring flights for two valued up to $5,000 (purchase by 11:59pm Pacific on March 31). 

 

For the Traveler Who Acts Fast

Making travel plans is a ton of work, whether you’re booking a last-minute vacation or arranging a flight that’s still a year out. Thrifty Traveler gives you the tools to DIY your budget-friendly trip, whether you want to take a spontaneous jaunt or prefer the comfort of a plan made in spring that comes to fruition in fall. That being said, it's pretty great for the YOLO wayfarer who's willing to book a flight at the drop of a hat. 

Thrifty Traveler searches day and night to find sweet deals across economy, business, and first class, so you don’t have to. Set your departing region from any of 200+ U.S. and Canadian cities and start actually paying attention to your notifications. Once it finds a ticket that matches your location, Thrifty Traveler will email you so you can book directly through the airline. When they find a mistake fare, you'll get a text instead so you can make moves quickly.

If you’re really getting crafty about your vacation planning, you can also use Thrifty Traveler to look out for points and miles award alerts. Most of its flights come through American, Delta, and United, so you might be able to cash in and get an even better deal.  

Thrifty Traveler has two Premium Plus Memberships available. Once you pay for one, your subscription price is locked in and will never go up. 

• Thrifty Traveler: One-Year Premium Plus Membership for $49.99 (reg. $69.99)
• Thrifty Traveler: Two-Year Premium Plus Membership for $89.99 (reg. $119.99)

And when you purchase either Thrifty Traveler membership through March 31, of course, you’ll also get five entries in the travel giveaway we won't stop talking about. 

Find Cheap Flights (Maybe Get 'Em for Free)

Spring breakers, vacation planners, and globetrotters—this is your chance to fly to your next vacation destination on a budget. Purchase any of these flight-deal-finder subscriptions before 11:59pm Pacific on March 31, and you'll get five entries in the $5K Travel Giveaway. All that’s left to do after that is choose who you’re riding with. 

Prices subject to change.