The best time to find low airfare this holiday season is currently happening. According to Google, which analyzed five years of flight data, the optimal time to book flights for Thanksgiving is 34 days before departure, with a price range peaking between 21 to 57 days prior. For Christmas, travelers should aim to book 56 days in advance, with the best deals emerging between 33 to 67 days ahead.
This marks a shift, as the ideal booking window has moved about five days earlier compared to last year. For spring break, the lowest prices appear 50 days before travel, while for summer vacation, booking 21 days in advance secures the best rates.
Travelers can also save money by flying on weekdays—Monday to Wednesday—which can reduce costs by about 14% to 20% compared to weekend flights. Additionally, consider connecting flights, as they are often 20% cheaper than nonstop options.
With this data, now is the time to start booking for the holidays!
