Here's The Best Time To Buy Airline Tickets



analyzed over 917 million airfares in more than 8,000 markets in its 2018 Annual Airfare Study.

Here is what they found.格安航空券

(Hint: Memo to last minute fare buyers. You may want start buying in advance).

Best Time To Buy An Airline Ticket

In 2017, for flights within the continental U.S., 70 days in advance was the best time, on average, to buy your airline ticket.

While Christmas and New Year's can be among the most expensive travel periods, you can still get good deals for non-holiday winter travel.

Here is the best time to buy:

Best Time: 62 days in advance

Prime Booking Window: 21-110 days from travel date

Fare Difference: $260 (best day and worst day)

Spring Flights: Best Time To Buy

While there are no major holidays during the spring that cause significant price increases, spring break can drive up prices throughout March and April.

Here is the best time to buy:

Best Time: 90 days in advance

Prime Booking Window: 46-122 days from travel date

Fare Difference: $263 (best day and worst day)

Summer Flights: Best Time To Buy

Summer is the most popular travel season, with July being the top month for travel. The lowest fares are in August and September.