{"id":881338,"date":"2025-03-26T18:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=881338"},"modified":"2025-04-04T12:51:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:51:42","slug":"best-days-to-book-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-days-to-book-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"The best days to book flights and save money on your vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking to score the best airfare deals and find cheap flights for your next vacation? Timing is everything. According to travel expert Ashley Woodring, knowing the best days to book flights can make a significant difference in how much you pay. Whether you&#8217;re flying domestically or internationally, understanding the optimal booking window, the cheapest travel days, and when to avoid booking can help you save big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/04\/best-days-to-book-flights-edited.png\" alt=\"plane shadow over shoreline\" class=\"wp-image-881622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-days-to-book-flights-edited.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-days-to-book-flights-edited-330x186.png 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-days-to-book-domestic-flights\">The best days to book domestic flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re booking flights within the U.S., or short-haul to another country, planning ahead is key\u2014but not too far ahead, says Ashley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8216;The best time to book domestic flights is typically 1 to 3 months before departure for the best fares. For peak seasons (holidays, summer), booking 3 to 6 months ahead is ideal.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/air-travel-hacks-2024\/\">Expedia&#8217;s Travel Hacks Report<\/a>, they found that<em>: &#8216;<strong>Domestic Airfare should be booked 28 days or more before departure;<\/strong> travelers saved up to 24% compared to those who booked at the last minute, surpassing the 10% savings travelers saw on average in 2022.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ashley-s-expert-tips-for-domestic-flights\">Ashley&#8217;s expert tips for domestic flights:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set Price Alerts<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/flights?gl=GB&amp;hl=en-GB\">Google Flights<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/hopper.com\/\">Hopper<\/a> to track price drops and book when fares are at their lowest and then book with your trusted travel advisor or on your own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fly on Off-Peak Days<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays<\/strong>&nbsp;usually have the lowest fares compared to Fridays and Sundays, so definitely worthwhile to check our pre\/post nights for your tour if it could offer a lower fare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be Flexible with Airports<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Check nearby airports (e.g., flying into&nbsp;<strong>Oakland instead of SFO<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>BWI instead of DCA<\/strong>) for lower fares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Booking Too Last-Minute<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Last-minute fares tend to be expensive unless you\u2019re booking a budget airline or a flash sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tf__box horizontal related-blog_widget-1\" style=\"height:100%\" data-module-name=\"\">\n    <div class=\"tf__box-hero\">\n        <div style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/plane-feature.jpeg) no-repeat center center \/ cover;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tf__box_container\" style=\"background-color: #CFD3C4;\">\n        <div class=\"tf__box_title\" style=\"color: #4B6B35\">\n            <span class=\"tf__box_title-text\">Related blog<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tf__box_content\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/tricks-for-stress-free-flying\/\" title=\"5 travel tips for stress-free flying\">\n                <h2 class=\"box-header\" style=\"max-width:none;\">\n                    5 travel tips for stress-free flying                <\/h2>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-days-to-book-international-flights\">The best days to book international flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to international travel, Ashley notes that booking even earlier is better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8216;<em>The best time to book international flights is&nbsp;3 to 6 months before departure&nbsp;(or even&nbsp;9-12 months&nbsp;for peak seasons like summer in Europe).<\/em>&#8216;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ashley-s-expert-tips-for-international-flights\">Ashley&#8217;s expert tips for international flights:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be Flexible with Departure Cities<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Sometimes flying from a major hub like&nbsp;<strong>JFK, LAX, or ORD<\/strong>&nbsp;can be much cheaper than smaller regional airports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midweek Departures Save Money<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Flying&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday or Wednesday<\/strong>&nbsp;can be significantly cheaper than weekend departures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider Booking Two One-Way Flights<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Sometimes booking separate one-way tickets (especially with different airlines) can save money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for Stopovers<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Some airlines offer&nbsp;<strong>free or cheap stopovers<\/strong>&nbsp;in cities like Reykjavik (Icelandair), Lisbon (TAP Air Portugal), or Doha (Qatar Airways), allowing you to explore another destination for free. Your travel advisor can help look for those options if you\u2019re looking to add or finding a stopover that could enhance your overseas travel experience!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Book Too Late<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Unlike domestic flights, international fares&nbsp;<strong>rarely drop at the last minute<\/strong>\u2014they usually increase.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/04\/best-days-to-book-flights-1-edited.png\" alt=\"Planes waiting at an airport during sunset\" class=\"wp-image-881623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-days-to-book-flights-1-edited.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-days-to-book-flights-1-edited-330x186.png 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-days-to-book-flights-1-edited-1024x576.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flight-booking-tips-from-jack-s-flight-club\">Flight booking tips from Jack&#8217;s Flight Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to book flights isn\u2019t always predictable, but using years of collected data, you can develop a strategy to find the cheapest fares. <a href=\"https:\/\/jacksflightclub.com\/\">Jack&#8217;s Flight Club<\/a>, a cheap-flights-newsletter, have two golden rules to finding airfares that don&#8217;t break the bank:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book flights 3\u20139 months in advance<\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Never wait until the last minute<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Jack&#8217;s Flight Club, airlines use complex algorithms to price seats and adjust fares based on demand. As tickets sell, flight prices rise; if demand is low, they drop\u2014but this doesn\u2019t mean last-minute (the days before departure) deals are common. In fact, airlines often hike prices closer to departure, targeting business travelers who <strong>have <\/strong>to travel on that departure and have little flexibility. There&#8217;s also one more factor to take into consideration: <strong>short-haul vs. long-haul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-short-haul-flights\"><strong>Short-haul flights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Short-haul flights (under 6 hours) tend to have steadier airfare prices, and they are the only departures which can have good deals close to a few weeks before the departure, especially in competitive markets like Europe, where budget airlines frequently run flash sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8216;The best time to book a short-haul flight is a few weeks to four months before departure.&nbsp;The price variations for short-haul flights are consistently competitive, especially for popular destinations.&nbsp;<\/em>&#8216;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Long-haul flights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-haul flights<strong> <\/strong>(6+ hours) require a different strategy\u2014booking far more in adance usually yields the lowest prices. However, certain airlines like charter carrier TUI may offer rare last-minute discounts, particularly for beach destinations. Regional demand also plays a big role; flights to major hubs are more likely to see price wars, while niche routes stay expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1408\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/04\/best-day-to-take-a-flight-edited.png\" alt=\"Silhouette of a plane flying into the sunset\" class=\"wp-image-881624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-day-to-take-a-flight-edited.png 1408w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-day-to-take-a-flight-edited-330x186.png 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-day-to-take-a-flight-edited-1024x576.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the best day of the week to book a flight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some useful tips based on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/lp\/b\/air-hacks\">travel research from Expedia:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The best day of the week to book a flight:<\/strong> is Sunday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domestic flights:<\/strong> The cheapest day of the week to fly is <strong>Saturday<\/strong>; the most expensive is <strong>Sunday<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International flights:<\/strong> The cheapest day to fly is <strong>Thursday<\/strong>; the most expensive is <strong>Sunday<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quietest day to travel:<\/strong> <strong>Tuesday<\/strong> is typically the least crowded travel day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The cheapest month<\/strong>: flying in <strong>August<\/strong> is the cheapest by 12%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The most expensive month:<\/strong> <strong>March<\/strong> is the most expensive month to travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-worst-days-to-book-flights\">The worst days to book flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as there are <strong>best days to book flights<\/strong>, there are also <strong>worst days to book flights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weekends tend to be more expensive<\/strong> <strong>to book<\/strong> \u2013 Avoid booking flights when it&#8217;s a<strong> Sunday<\/strong>, when demand is highest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peak travel dates mean higher prices<\/strong> \u2013 Holidays, school breaks, and major events drive prices up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last-minute fares are rarely deals<\/strong> \u2013 While some hope for last-minute price drops, airlines often raise prices closer to departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1408\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/04\/booking-flights-edited.png\" alt=\"someone on ipad booking flights\" class=\"wp-image-881625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/booking-flights-edited.png 1408w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/booking-flights-edited-330x186.png 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/booking-flights-edited-1024x576.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do flight prices go down on Tuesdays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, flight prices can go down on Tuesdays, but it&#8217;s not a guaranteed rule. Airlines often release fare sales on Monday nights, meaning by Tuesday morning, you might see discounted prices. However, this trend is less consistent than it used to be due to dynamic pricing algorithms that adjust fares in real time based on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the cheapest time to buy flights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flight prices don&#8217;t necessarily drop at a specific time of day, but studies suggest that <strong>booking flights in the early morning (5 AM\u20139 AM)<\/strong> can sometimes yield better deals, as airlines often adjust fares overnight. Additionally, prices may temporarily drop <strong>on Tuesday afternoons<\/strong> when airlines release fare updates and match competitors\u2019 discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, airfare pricing is dynamic, and the best way to find a deal is by setting <strong>price alerts<\/strong> on tools like <strong>Google Flights or Hopper<\/strong> and being flexible with your travel dates. Let me know if you&#8217;d like me to add this insight to your document!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tf__box horizontal related-blog_widget-1\" style=\"height:100%\" data-module-name=\"\">\n    <div class=\"tf__box-hero\">\n        <div style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/getty-images-MZD9DGVplHM-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg) no-repeat center center \/ cover;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tf__box_container\" style=\"background-color: #CFD3C4;\">\n        <div class=\"tf__box_title\" style=\"color: #4B6B35\">\n            <span class=\"tf__box_title-text\">Related blog<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tf__box_content\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/family-airport-travel-hacks\/\" title=\"11 family airport travel hacks from real parents\">\n                <h2 class=\"box-header\" style=\"max-width:none;\">\n                    11 family airport travel hacks from real parents                <\/h2>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-travel-hacks-for-saving\">Essential travel hacks for saving $$<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the best travel hacks for saving money while flying, from Ashley, Jack&#8217;s Flight Club and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expedia&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/air-travel-hacks-2024\/\">Travel Hacks <\/a> recommend flying before 3 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;so reduce the chance of delays and cancellations. Statistically, if your flight departs after 3pm it has a 50% higher chance of being canceled than earlier flights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/members.jacksflightclub.com\/travel-hub\/the-best-time-to-book-flights\"><strong>Jack&#8217;s Flight Club<\/strong><\/a> recommends<strong> signing up for airline newsletters to keep track of seasonal sales<\/strong>. You can also sign up to cheap flights newsletters, like Jack&#8217;s Flight Club themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join Frequent Flyer Programs<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Enroll in airline loyalty programs like&nbsp;<strong><strong>American Airlines AAdvantage<\/strong>, Delta SkyMiles, or United MileagePlus<\/strong>&nbsp;to earn free flights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get the Right Travel Credit Card<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Cards that offer travel perks, including miles, lounge access, and free checked bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Points &amp; Miles Strategically<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Booking long-haul international flights with miles often provides the best value compared to domestic redemptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track prices with Google Flights tracker <\/strong>&#8211; Pick out specific dates and use google tracker to let you know when prices change for that period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel in Shoulder or Off-Seasons<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Visiting Europe in&nbsp;<strong>September\u2013October or April\u2013May<\/strong>&nbsp;can save you hundreds on flights and touring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider Guided Tours for Multi-Country Trips<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 If you want to visit multiple destinations in Europe, a guided tour can often be&nbsp;<strong>much more cost effective and more convenient<\/strong>&nbsp;than booking everything separately. Touring has the benefit of contracting and knowledge and the relationships across the globe to ensure you aren\u2019t missing anything and getting it at the best value.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for Sales<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Trafalgar often run <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/deals\">promotions<\/a> like&nbsp;<strong>Last-Minute Deals, September on Sale, or Black Friday Sales<\/strong>, which can offer significant discounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pack Light to Avoid Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Many budget airlines charge for checked bags, so using&nbsp;<strong>carry-on luggage only<\/strong>&nbsp;can save money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there anything we&#8217;ve missed? Do you have your own tips for booking flights at the best price? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to score the best airfare deals and find cheap flights for your next vacation? Timing is everything. 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