Cheap flights summer 2024: When to buy, days and times to find the best prices

Are you going to take a trip? but you don’t want to spend more on the plane ticket? Know cWhen is the best day and time to find cheap flights and be able to go Summer Vacation with the best prices.

Although the distance of the destination can influence the cost of the flight, studies and data analysis indicate that the most determining factor in securing cheaper fares is the date of purchase.

According to multiple sources, including a CheapAir study that monitored a significant number of flights, the key is finding the right balance between anticipation and proximity to travel.

It is commonly believed that purchasing tickets well in advance guarantees the lowest prices, but the reality is more nuanced.

While tickets are usually available up to 331 days before the flight, nor it is advisable to buy as far in advance. The optimal range to search for cheap flights is between 225 days (7 and a half months) and 54 days prior to the trip.

Why are there days when flights are cheaper?

During this period of time, rates tend to gradually decrease, reaching their minimum point between 104 days before the flight and day number 54.

In this time frame, airlines are motivated to sell seats quickly, which can result in lower prices for passengers.

However, after the 54th day, prices begin to increase and, starting on the 29th day before the flight, they accelerate even more, reaching their peak during the week before the flight.

What day and time are best to buy cheap flights?

Although there are myths about the optimal day to buy plane onward tickets, research They suggest that on Tuesdays at 3:00 in the morning They are a favorable moment.

During this interval, airlines experience lower traffic on their websites and, as a result, are able to offer lower prices. In addition, avoiding purchases during Fridays and Saturdays, days of high demand, can help you avoid higher prices.

Additional tips for finding cheap flights:

– Spend time searching for the ticket on the web and compare different flight options.

– Explore the websites of agencies, tour operators and airlines to find the best deals.

– Don’t limit yourself to a single booking platform; Compare prices between different sites and consider checking official airline websites.

– Stay flexible with dates and destinations to increase your chances of finding attractive deals.

I have a degree in Literature and a Master’s degree in Linguistic and Literary Competence from the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ). Since 2022, I have worked as an editor for Debate.com.mx, where I share stories and news from my home state, Zacatecas, and its municipalities, as well as entities such as San Luis Potosí and Querétaro, among others. My passion for travel leads me to publish publications about tourism, World Heritage Cities, Magical Towns and Archaeological Zones. I also share travel tips, recommendations for destinations such as the beaches of Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Yucatán; attractions in Querétaro, Jalisco, Mexico City, Hidalgo, and more; as well as recommendations and details of concerts from the main fairs in the country. Additionally, I write about cheap flight offers from airlines such as Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Mexicana de Aviación and Aeroméxico, as well as details of the new Mayan Train.

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