This trick could save your family more than $100 on airfare Online, we found a roundtrip ticket from Indy to Denver in early August for $209. When we asked for the price at the counter, it was $163. Author: Allison Gormly Updated: 7:55 PM EDT July 15, 2021 There are a variety of ways to save money on flights. Future passengers can plan ahead, use technology or show up to the ticket counter in person. Electronic Fees Yep, buying tickets at the airport can save you money on airfare with certain budget airlines. Spirit, Allegiant and Frontier charge people a fee to book online, and each company calls it something different.