How much is the cheapest flight ticket? Hot topics on the Internet and ticket purchasing guide
Recently, with the end of the summer travel season and the approaching National Day holiday, air ticket prices have become a hotly discussed topic across the Internet. Many users pay attention to "how much is the cheapest flight ticket" and hope to achieve low-cost travel through preferential prices. This article combines the popular search data and airline dynamics in the past 10 days to analyze the current air ticket price trends for you and provide practical ticket purchasing tips.
1. Analysis of the lowest fares on popular routes (data as of September 2023)

| route | Lowest fare (one way) | airline | Applicable date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing-Shanghai | ¥320 | Spring Airlines | Mid to late September |
| Guangzhou-Chengdu | ¥280 | west air | Working days in September |
| Shenzhen-Hangzhou | ¥260 | Nine Yuan Airlines | September non-weekends |
| Xi'an-Chongqing | ¥190 | Changan Airlines | end of september |
2. Three hot factors affecting air ticket prices
1.seasonal fluctuations: After the summer vacation, travel demand dropped, and airlines generally lowered prices to attract customers, with some routes dropping by as much as 40%.
2.Fuel surcharge adjustment: Starting from September 5, the fuel surcharge for domestic flights will be reduced to ¥60/¥30 (adult/child), further reducing travel costs.
3.airline promotions: Low-cost airlines such as Spring Airlines and Lucky Air have recently launched “back-to-school season specials”, and the fares on some routes are lower than those on high-speed rail.
3. How to buy the cheapest air tickets? Summary of hotly discussed skills across the internet
| Skills | Specific operations | expected savings |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase tickets at off-peak hours | Orders placed on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning | 10%-20% |
| Price comparison across multiple platforms | Check the official website, OTA and price comparison platform at the same time | ¥50-¥200 |
| Members only | Register as an airline member to get targeted discounts | ¥30-¥100 |
4. Low-price cases tested by netizens
1. Xiaohongshu user @ Travel Control shared: “Snatch the special ticket from Beijing to Xiamen for ¥399 through the airline APP, which is ¥110 cheaper than the third-party platform.”
2. In the Weibo topic #missing tickets, many netizens said that the success rate of ticket redemption is highest between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., and that some international routes have a "bug price" of ¥999 to and from Southeast Asia.
5. Things to note
1. Ultra-low-cost air tickets usually do not include checked baggage, and baggage allowance needs to be purchased in advance;
2. The rules for refund and change of special-price tickets are strict. It is recommended to confirm the itinerary before placing an order;
3. Be wary of the trap of “false low prices” and look for official channels to purchase tickets.
To sum up, the current domestic one-way air ticket can be as low as ¥200. By flexibly using ticket purchasing skills and paying attention to airline dynamics, it is entirely possible to fly at a "cabbage price". Users with travel plans are advised to seize the price slump from late September to early October and lock in discounts in advance.
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