Two days of the week with the cheapest airfares.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are almost always cheaper than the rest of the week, according to British travel expert Dawn Morwood.

Dawn Morwood, director of the UK-based budget travel agency Cheap Deals Away, points out that travelers can save significantly by booking flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Prices typically rise on Saturdays as many people want to maximize their holiday. Additionally, many airlines adjust prices on Monday evenings after finalizing their weekend revenue. By Tuesday, competing airlines will offer similar prices.

However, there is no fixed formula that guarantees passengers will always find cheap tickets. The most effective way is still to compare prices from multiple sources and book as soon as you find a suitable price. The British expert also advises travelers to be flexible with their departure dates and compare ticket prices day by day to choose the most economical option.

Passengers are booking airline tickets via a mobile app. Photo: flyoaj

Previously, many people believed that booking tickets as early as possible would result in cheaper prices. However, according to Morwood, this trick isn't always true. She has seen travelers book tickets 10 months in advance to hunt for cheap fares, only to be disappointed when the price dropped by over $200 a few weeks before departure. This is because many airlines use flexible pricing models, adjusting prices based on market demand.

However, booking tickets at the last minute isn't always a wise choice. Travelers may face high ticket prices, limited options, and the risk of staying in substandard accommodations due to rooms being fully booked.

Ms. Morwood suggests that for short-haul flights, passengers should book tickets 6-8 weeks in advance. For long-haul flights, the ideal time to book is 8-12 weeks before departure.

Flexibility in flight times and destinations is also a suggestion from experts to save costs. Flights departing early in the morning or late at night are often cheaper because fewer people choose them.

Many online booking systems allow passengers to choose an alternative airport or change their flight date. Traveling through smaller airports or accepting multiple layovers can save a significant amount of money. In the US, cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Houston all have several airports close together with varying fares. Changing your itinerary by just a few days can also help reduce costs.

Besides choosing the right dates to book tickets, experts also point out that January to March are the best months to hunt for holiday deals and save money. August is a time to avoid because children are on vacation, and many parents will take their children on summer holidays. Holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or spring break also tend to see higher ticket prices.

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