"Too early or too late, you will not get a ton of times to fly," she said.Įxclusive: International low-cost airline Play will begin European flights to this American airportĪirfares for less than $300?: 'Start monitoring those prices now' for holiday travel What day of the week is cheapest to fly?įlights that depart on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday are historically the cheapest days of the week to fly, especially if you're going international. According to Byers' analysis, you could save up to 12% on airfare if you book a flight for those days rather than the weekend. Try not to book less than 50 days before your trip.įlights to Mexico or the Caribbean offer a little more slack when it comes to planning: The best prices are 59 days, or nearly two months, out.Īpril Cheng, a travel adviser and owner of TravelChic, recommends even more time – six to eight months for international and four to five months for domestic – so you have the most flight options to choose from. For trips from the U.S. to Europe, you're going to want to err on the early side – 129 days, or almost five months, ahead will provide the best deals. International trips will require a bit more time and planning. The lowest prices average out 44 days, or about 1½ months, before,
How far in advance should I book a flight?įor domestic trips, the lowest prices tend to be between three weeks and three months ahead of your departure date, according to Byers. "Google Flights brings a lot of helpful information right to your fingertips, so you can easily track prices, filter for your exact preferences, or browse destinations around the world that fit your budget," said James Byers, group product manager at Google Flights. Here's what the Google Flights data found about booking the cheapest flights, plus some expert tips from travel advisers. Also, consider a vacation package, she said, which has everything rolled into one price, often including charter flights.
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