It’s no secret that air travel can be a rather expensive investment. Fortunately, there are ways to save that could help pad your travel budget. In fact, there’s one rather common travel booking mistake that, when avoided, could help you save big time on your next trip. Here’s more on the surprising mistake that may be costing you hundreds in airfare:
When it comes to saving on air travel, it turns out that timing is everything. More specifically, the timeframe in which you purchase your tickets.
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While it may seem logical to book tickets as early in advance as possible to avoid surge fees, the surprising reality is that booking flights too far in advance could prove to be a pricier option.
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Research shows that booking a ticket over 150 days in advance will almost never result in saving money.
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, waiting too long to book a flight can cost you hundreds. The average expense for booking too late is often an added $130 for domestic flights.
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The sweet spot for deals on flights seems to be 2-3 months beforehand.
Pixabay To be sure you’re getting a reasonable ticket, your best bet is to download an app that keeps track of airfare prices, such as Hopper, or to use Google Flights to monitor rates.
What are your thoughts on these findings? When do you believe is the best time to purchase your flights? Be sure to share your thoughts with us!
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To be sure you’re getting a reasonable ticket, your best bet is to download an app that keeps track of airfare prices, such as Hopper, or to use Google Flights to monitor rates.
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