Diwali is one of the busiest periods for domestic air travel, and getting home to celebrate with family can be expensive if you book this late. With fares rising on popular air routes and demand concentrated around a few peak dates, flyers may pay considerably more than they would during an ordinary week.
However, expensive tickets don’t necessar ily mean your options are exhausted. From adjusting travel dates to using credit card rewards smartly, there are several ways to save on your festive trip costs. The key is to look beyond the headline airfare and consider the total cost of getting to your destination.