Flights booked on Sunday will cost up to 13 percent less than tickets booked on Friday.
International flights should be booked approximately 60 days in advance (and no more than 4 months in advance) for optimal availability and savings (around 10% on average). Last year, the golden mean came in about six months. This is stated in the Expedia Air Travel Hacks Report for 2024.
Domestic flights should be booked at least a month before the trip to save 24%. Travelers who booked 28 days before departure saved an average of 24% compared to those who waited until the last minute.
Flights from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. are least likely to be canceled. According to statistics, the probability of cancellation of flights departing after 15:00 is 50% higher than for previous flights.
But the cheapest day to travel internationally is Thursday, which can save tourists 16 percent compared to traveling on Sunday, which is the most expensive day. And on domestic flights, flying on Saturday will save 13% compared to Sunday.