If you want the best airfare.
don't be in a hurry.
fined your self a good travel agent. join a travel club. look for coupons or discounts. At one time you could buy out people who would cancel at the last minute.
They cant get a refund so they will sell there ticket cheep.
I don't no if you can still do that with all the new security since 9/11
check e-bay.