I saved a ton on my last trip by booking a flight to a different city

I was going to Berlin but flights were crazy expensive. On a whim, I checked flights to Prague instead, which were only $180 round trip from NYC. I took a 4-hour bus from Prague to Berlin for about $25. It added a little travel time but saved me over $300 on airfare. Has anyone else found a cheaper nearby airport that worked out?

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the_ben3h ago

I always booked direct but your trick just saved me a bundle on my next trip.

river1832h ago

Remember when everyone swore booking direct was the only way to go? I found a flight deal once that was so much cheaper through a third party, I was sure my seat would be in the luggage hold. Worked out fine, though. Makes me wonder what kind of trick @the_ben found that actually works without the usual headache. The whole travel booking game feels like it changes every six months.