As travelers gear up for the holiday season, Google Flights has released important information about the best days to book affordable tickets for your big vacation.
The study provides booking windows and top search destinations for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Spring Break.
For Thanksgiving, it’s ideal to make reservations 45 days in advance (October 14 this year). Cheap flights are available from 26 to 59 days before departure.
The most searched destinations for Thanksgiving include Orlando, Cancun, New York, Tokyo, and London.
Other popular destinations include Miami, Paris, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Honolulu.
The best day to book for Christmas is October 28th, 58 days in advance, and the best deals can be found 36 to 72 days before December 25th.
Popular destinations for Christmas and New Year’s Eve are Tokyo, Orlando, Cancun, Miami and New York, followed by London, San Juan, Honolulu, Paris and Las Vegas.
Spring break travelers should aim to book at least 44 days in advance. The optimal period is 33 to 59 days in advance.
For those heading to Europe, the best deals usually appear 94 days in advance, but you may find savings beyond 50 days.
Travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, on the other hand, must be booked at least 44 days before departure, with discounts available 26 to 68 days in advance.
More money-saving tips when booking flights
Want to know how you can save even more when booking your flight?Tuesday has traditionally been considered the cheapest day, but it’s only 1.3% cheaper than Sunday. However, when it comes to flights, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays offer the best savings, at around 13% cheaper than weekend flights.
Up to 20% discount for domestic travel. Also, consider choosing a flight with connections. Direct flights are on average 25% more expensive, making flights with connections a budget-friendly option.
According to Google Blog, these recommendations come from analyzing years of aviation data to help travelers cope with post-pandemic price increases and plan their holiday travels more effectively. .
