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Cut Down on Flight Costs With This Simple Rule PAGE 4 THE BEST TIME TO BOOK A FLIGHT
try to book 55–75 days out, and book on a Sunday. Many travelers swear by Tuesday and Wednesday bookings, but as Condé Nast Traveler reports, Expedia and the Airlines Reporting Corporation say that Sunday is the best day to book a flight, based on data from billions of transactions. Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the cheapest days to actually fly, though. The CheapAir.com study also pinpoints the absolute best windows for specific seasons: 54 days for winter trips, 75 days for spring, 76 days for summer, and 45 days for fall. Of course, these are averages, but if you stick to these guidelines and check fares regularly on sites like Kayak.com, SkyScanner.com, Momondo.com, and on the handy app Hopper, you can rest easy knowing you’re getting close to the best price possible.
In case you haven’t noticed, traveling is expensive . It can feel like you’re signing away your soul when you sit down to plan a vacation. But when it comes to flights, there’s good news: They’re getting less expensive! According to a 2017 report published by online travel company ODIGEO, long- distance trips across Europe fell seven percent last year. Luckily, the same trend is reflected in North American airfares as airlines engage in a price war to woo a growing base of ultra-frugal travelers. Save Big on Airfare With This Simple Rule
Still, a $600 summer flight to Honolulu isn’t exactly pocket change. What’s worse, flight prices are slippery; CheapAir. com’s 2017 Annual Airfare Study determined that the fares for any given trip go up or down an average of 71 times, about $33 each time there is a change. When you purchase your flight is nearly as important as where you’re going. But how do you choose a booking window that will maximize your savings? According to the CheapAir.com study, in which they evaluated 921 million airfares, the best time to book is, on average, 21–105 days in advance of your flight. If you want to get even more specific,
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