How to find flights for under £15? A simple trick for cheap travel

Finding flights for less than £15 (around 70 PLN) doesn’t have to be hard, even though travel is getting more expensive. For many people, getting a ticket for the price of a couple of coffees isn’t just luck—it’s about knowing where to look. The good news is that sometimes a few clicks on the airline’s website are all you need to see every destination that fits your budget.

A simple trick to find cheap flights fast Most people make the same mistake: they pick a destination and a date first, and then they’re surprised the tickets are pricey. If you want to travel for next to nothing, try doing it the other way around: check where you can fly the cheapest from your airport right now. The whole process takes seconds and helps you find deals under £15.

The secret is to use a hidden feature on the airline’s site that filters flights based on your price limit. The system will suggest the cheapest routes—some of which you might never have thought of.

Here’s how to do it step-by-step:

Go to the airline’s official website (e.g., Ryanair).
Go to the planning section – look for “Plan” in the top menu and select “Route Map.”
Pick your departure airport – type in the city you want to fly from (like London, Dublin, or Manchester).
Use the Fare Finder – click the “Explore” button and find the “Fare Finder” tab.
Set your budget – move the slider to your maximum price (e.g., £15) and click search. In a second, you’ll see a full list of cities and countries you can fly to within that budget.

What to keep in mind with these cheap tickets? (Baggage and fees) When you buy a ticket this cheap, you need to remember it’s the most basic fare. Keep an eye on a few things so you don’t get hit with unexpected costs:

Small cabin bag: Usually, the lowest price only includes a small backpack or handbag that must fit under the seat in front of you. If you need a larger carry-on or a checked bag, the price will go up—sometimes it even doubles.
Online check-in: Always remember to check in via the website or app. Checking in at the airport with budget airlines is very expensive and can cost more than the flight itself.
Seat selection: The system assigns seats randomly. If you want to sit next to someone, you’ll have to pay extra. On short flights, many people skip this to keep the trip cheap.

Other proven ways to save money Besides the website trick, here are a few universal rules that work no matter where you’re going:

Be flexible: Prices are usually lower mid-week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays) and at less popular times, like very early in the morning or late at night. Weekends are almost always the most expensive.
Use comparison sites: Tools like Google Flights or Skyscanner help you compare prices across different airlines in one place. You can also set up price alerts to get an email when the price for a specific route drops.
Incognito mode: Some sites might track your searches and bump up the price if they see you checking the same flight multiple times. Browsing in private/incognito mode helps avoid this.