The cheapest days to fly are… drumroll… Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fewer people want to fly on those days because they dont fit the typical Monday-through-Friday work schedule.
So, airlines discount tickets on those days slightly.
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Thats the short answer.
But theres much more to consider when booking a plane ticket so youre sure to get the best deal.
In some cases, nearly $85 less.
Thats compared with the most expensive day of the week, Sunday, with Friday coming in second.
Again, most people travel over the weekend when theyre off work and the kids are out of school.
If youre willing to fly on less convenient days, youll save a few bucks.
And for the record, it doesnt matter when you actually purchase a ticket.
Many travel experts agree theres no meaningful difference in price based on the day you book.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
But say you like to plan things way in advance.
On the other hand, theres rarely any reward for waiting until the last minute.
Booking less than two weeks in advance will cost you.
The average price of a domestic ticket during the winter, according to CheapAir.com, is $433.
You get to fight your way through extra-crowded airports.
Spring
Spraaang Break, yall.
Beat them all to better fares by flying midweek.
Average best time to buy: 84 days before your trip.
Summer
Think late in the season.
We know, school just got out and youre ready to escape.
give a shot to book about 99 days out.
Fall
Airfare in the fall makes us want to frolic in some autumn leaves!
(Yeah, the term doesnt really make sense to us either.)
Destination Matters
We dont just mean that its cheaper to fly to Phoenix than Dubai.
(Although pro tip it is.)
Smaller carriers serve regional airports and often offer fares that seem like theyre from a bygone era.
$55 to Orlando?
Use thishandy list of lesser known airportsoutside big cities and check for cheaper fares before you book.
Molly Moorhead is a senior editor at The Penny Hoarder.
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