India, Dec. 14 -- With the holiday season approaching, travellers are searching for ways to get the best deals on flights and hotels. Google Flights has become a powerful tool for planning cost-effective trips. While many users rely on its basic search features, the platform includes hidden options that can help find cheaper flights and accommodations, especially if you have flexible travel dates or destinations.

The first step is to go to the Google Flights website and enter your departure city. Here's the key trick: leave the destination field blank or select suggested options on the interactive world map. You can enter travel dates, but it is not necessary.

Next, choose the type of ticket - one-way, return, or multi-city, and customi...