When you shop for airfares, do you search only one airport? If so, you could be cheating yourself out of lower airfares.
The savings isn't always greener at a more distant airport. But depending upon the market conditions in your departure city, sometimes driving just a few miles to a slightly less convenient airport can result in significant savings. You don't have to understand the market forces at work. You simply need to perform that extra search for airports within a reasonable distance of your preferred airport.
The same level of savings could be available at your destination. Sometimes, arriving at a more distant airport results in airfare savings.
Consider a few examples that illustrate how alternative airports can save money on air travel .