answer:Hi GD!! =) Depending on where you're travelling, Southwest almost *always* has the cheapest fares if you book them early. Their tickets go on sale about 4 months out, and there's pretty much always a $69 or $99 one-way fare - sometimes cheaper, if you're not going far. Also, if you use a credit card, get a Capital One card - you can rack up the miles pretty fast, and use them on whatever airline you want...