Almost everyone will need to buy airline tickets at some point in their lives. Whether for a family members wedding or to take a dream vacation, unless you want to take a bus, airline tickets will be the best option. There are many different ways to acquire airline tickets these days but they can be very simple or a giant pain in the butt. The choice is yours.
The simplest ways to get airline tickets are either online or at a travel agency. Online websites are all over the Internet and can not only get you your tickets but most will find you the very best deals available. It all depends on the area you live in, where you are going, and when. If you live in a large city and want to visit another large city, your odds of getting a good deal are very high. If you live in North Dakota and want to fly to Montana, you are going to pay a lot no matter how you do it. The size of the airports makes a big difference when looking for cheap airline tickets. If you have a travel agent or two in your town, you can consult them and see what they recommend. Often, a delay in departure by a day or two can save hundreds of dollars. A travel agent knows the best days to travel so make good use of them.
The hard way of getting an airline ticket is actually pretty simple too. Drive to your nearest airport. pay for parking, navigate through the lobby until you find the airline you are looking for, wait in line, and try to find a flight that isn't full on the day you want to leave. This is not recommended unless you live near a small airport.