Millions of people are already gearing up to book flights over the Thanksgiving and winter holidays. As you begin to plan ahead for holiday travel, you may be wondering when are the best or cheapest days to travel? Is it cheaper to purchase early or wait until we’re closer to the holiday season?
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Right on time, Google Flights just released its key insights on 2024 travel data and trends, including answers to those questions above. Flights and their related prices are constantly in flux, Google aggregated four years of airfare data and trends to provide US travelers an overarching guide to how to get the cheapest flights possible and the best times of the year to fly.
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When is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
If you’re planning to book a flight, especially around the busy holiday season, you are likely trying to find the most budget-friendly option. According to Google Flights, the cheapest flights are available when flying on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Tuesday being the cheapest day, according to the historical flight data. Flying early- to mid-week can save travelers 13 to 20% on airfare compared to flying on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, with Sunday as the most expensive day to fly.
Do layovers really save money?
It may come as no surprise that flights with layovers are cheaper than nonstop flights, but you may not realize just how significant those savings can be. The Google Flight data shows that travelers can save 25% by booking a flight with a layover instead of a nonstop flight.
Is there a best day of the week to book flights?
While there are certainly cheaper days to fly, there aren’t really cheaper days to book.
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