Episode 5: Best Time To Buy Flights According to CheapAir.com
Ever wondered when is the best time to buy flights? In this episode, we pull back the curtain and take a look at CheapAir.com’s 2018 Airfare Study. This airfare study analyzes the latest airfare trends and bases its findings on 917 million flights listed on CheapAir’s website in 2017.
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The Best Time To Buy Flights
Table of Contents
In this episode, we cover:
- How many times flight prices change overtime.
- Best and worst days to fly.
- 6 booking window zones including the best time to book the cheapest flights.
- Cheapest day to book a flight.
When is the best time to buy flights?
Based on this study, here are the important things you need to know:
- Airfares change every 5-6 days.
- Use price alerts (from SkyScanner or Google Flights) to establish a fight price baseline and track price fluctuations.
- When you see an amazing flight deal be ready to jump on it!
Do you have a travel fund? Check out Episode 2: Why You Need a Travel Fund to learn why having a travel fund is an important part of making travel a financial priority.
When do you book flights, super early or last minute?
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Is it possible to obtain a discount code or coupon for the lowest airfare available on any airline’s website? If affirmative, what would be the process to procure such a code or coupon?