Traveling’s amazing, but what we don’t love about it is that it’s super expensive. Between the flights and hotels, taking a vacation comes at a steep cost, but there are ways to make it more affordable and it starts with flights. We bet you’ve heard that way to get the cheapest flights is to book them well in advance and while this is somewhat true, it’s not always the case. So when should you start looking for flights?
Domestic Flights
According to CheapAir, airlines post domestic flights around 330 days before the departure date. When they’re first posted, the prices are usually are higher. Prices are cheapest four months to three weeks prior to the flight. Yeah, we get that’s a huge window. In general, when you see a price that looks good, go ahead and book it.
International Flights
International flights also get posted around 330 days before the departure date, but they’re usually cheapest when they’re first posted. And trust us, there’s a huge price difference depending on when you book, so book right away. As soon as you decide on your destination and when you want to fly, look for flights and don’t delay booking them.