It’s never too early to look ahead to the holidays, and WiseDime is here to help you prepare. No, it’s not time to go over a shopping and gift guid just yet, but if you plan on traveling this holiday season, make sure you book it at the right time for maximum savings. According to Google, here are some of the best times to find the cheapest flights.
Start looking in the first weeks of September before prices get jacked up. Lifehacker says that the best week to buy is the week of October 15th, where you can save an average of $300 on average holiday bookings. And when choosing when to fly in, it’s going to be much cheaper if you do it on the actual day of the holiday. Although it might be a timing inconvenience, it’s a money-saving must-do.
Google is rolling out a new flight comparison feature that will give you an infograph on whether or not you should buy the flight now, or if the price is likely to fluctuate over the next few months. With this system implemented, it will be much easier for consumers to ensure they’re getting the best price. And one last tip for the road: if you’re flying out for Thanksgiving, try and wait until the weekend is over before flying back. You’ll thank me later.
