Users' questions

How far in advance should you buy international airline tickets?

How far in advance should you buy international airline tickets?

Generally, you should be booking international flights about six months or so in advance. You’ll want to give yourself more time to research than for domestic itineraries. The best advice for international airfare is to monitor the fares about 10 months before departure and pay attention to the trends.

What is the best day of the week to buy international airline tickets?

The best day of the week to buy tickets, per Expedia, is Sunday because travelers could save up to 36% compared with booking on other days. Airfares purchased on Saturdays can also be up to 20% cheaper. The most expensive average ticket prices are usually on Thursdays and Fridays.

What is the cheapest day to fly international?

Cheap days: In the U.S., Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are usually cheapest. For international travel, weekdays are usually cheaper than weekends.

When is the best time to book a flight to India?

The same trend appears for air fares to Indian traveller’s favourite summer destinations, traveller’s looking to vacation in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok can grab flights for 35% and 33% less than the average fare, respectively, when booking 24 weeks prior to departure.

When is the cheapest time to book a flight to Mumbai?

Mumbai: Book your flights at least 11 weeks in advance for flights that are 29% cheaper than the yearly average. The cheapest month to travel is in January, when flights can get up to 20% cheaper.

When is the best time to book a flight?

And, 69% incorrectly guessed the best air fares can be found less than 12 weeks before departure, when in fact the best deals are found when you book in advance.

When is the cheapest time to book a flight to Hyderabad?

Hyderabad: Book your flights at least 7 weeks in advance for flights that are 31% cheaper than the yearly average. The cheapest month to travel is in January, when flights can get up to 20% cheaper.