Travel experts have weighed in on when is the best time to book a flight to bag a bargain – and it’s not on a Tuesday, contrary to the popular myth. When it comes to bagging a bargain on your flights, there’s always been a bit of debate about the best day to book.
For years, many have sworn by Tuesday as the golden day for holiday deals.
This theory is backed up by Skyscanner, who suggest that some airlines release sales from Monday night into Tuesday morning. However, this isn’t a hard and fast rule.
Travel experts at Ski Vertigo argue that securing the best deal can depend on a variety of factors. These include dynamic pricing models, increased traffic and demand, midweek price adjustments, promotional sales timing and fare comparison tools.
Here’s a breakdown of these five factors, reports the Express.
There are also other things to consider when booking your flight, such as the date and times you book, the location of the airport and even your browsing cookies.
Being flexible with your travel plans can make a big difference to the cost of your flight. Travelling at off-peak times, like early mornings or late nights, or on less popular days, can result in lower fares.
Avoiding peak travel seasons and holidays, such as school term times, can also lead to better deals.
Setting up price alerts is another savvy way to be notified about lower-priced flights.
While last-minute deals can sometimes offer savings, booking your flight well in advance usually secures better prices.
Airlines often offer lower fares for tickets purchased weeks ahead of the departure date.
Finally, looking up flights from or into alternative airports can sometimes provide cheaper options.
Smaller or less busy airports may have lower fees, which can translate into reduced ticket prices, however compare the total travel time and cost to see if this option is worthwhile.
What some travellers may also not be aware of is how regular checks on the same website could make a change to prices.
Travel websites may track your search history using cookies which could increase prices based on repeated interest in a particular route.
Clearing your browser cookies or using incognito mode can help prevent potential price inflation.